University of Delaware

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Public university in Newark, Delaware, United States



The University of Delaware (UD) is a public research university located in Newark, Delaware. It is the largest university in the state of Delaware and offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The university is known for its research, particularly in the fields of biotechnology, chemistry, and engineering.

History[edit | edit source]

The University of Delaware traces its origins to 1743, when Francis Alison opened a "Free School" in New London, Pennsylvania. The school moved to Newark, Delaware in 1765. In 1833, the institution was chartered as Newark College, and it became Delaware College in 1843. The college was closed during the American Civil War and reopened in 1870. In 1921, the Women's College was established, and in 1945, the two colleges merged to form the University of Delaware.

Campus[edit | edit source]

The main campus of the University of Delaware is located in Newark, with additional campuses in Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown, and Lewes. The Newark campus is known for its Georgian architecture and includes notable buildings such as Memorial Hall, Gore Hall, and the Morris Library.

Academics[edit | edit source]

The University of Delaware offers over 150 undergraduate degree programs and more than 100 graduate and professional degree programs. The university is organized into seven colleges:

  • College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics
  • College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment
  • College of Education and Human Development
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Health Sciences

Research[edit | edit source]

The University of Delaware is classified as an R1 Doctoral University, indicating very high research activity. The university is home to several research centers and institutes, including the Delaware Biotechnology Institute and the Institute for Energy Conversion.

Athletics[edit | edit source]

The University of Delaware's athletic teams are known as the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens. The university competes in the NCAA Division I and is a member of the Colonial Athletic Association. The university's mascot is YoUDee, a blue hen.

Notable alumni[edit | edit source]

The University of Delaware has produced many notable alumni, including:

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  • University of Delaware Seal

  • University of Delaware Wordmark

  • Memorial and Magnolia Circle

  • Gore Hall

  • Morris Library

  • University shuttle bus

  • Memorial Hall

  • Dupont Hall

  • Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Lab

  • North Green

  • Trabant University Center

  • YoUDee, the mascot

  • Joe Biden

  • Jill Biden

  • Richard F. Heck

  • Lodewijk van den Berg

  • Larry Probst

  • George Read

  • Joe Flacco

  • Chris Christie

  • Tom Carper

  • Johnny Weir

  • Thomas McKean

  • Steve Schmidt

  • Elena Delle Donne

  • David Plouffe

  • Rich Gannon

  • University of Delaware Seal

  • University of Delaware Wordmark

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