An Engaged University
4-H Teens Exemplify Service through “Plogging for a Purpose”
Middle school students from Shue-Medill combine a clean-up campaign with personal wellness
From seed funding to Innovation Ambassador
A small community engagement grant kickstarted Innovation Ambassador research
Wilmington’s 'STEM Queen' earns national Obama–Chesky honor
Community Engagement Scholar Jackie Means has been selected to receive an Obama–Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service, a $50,000 honor supporting students dedicated to the public good
Spring 2026: Introduction to Engaged Scholarship
Course introducing graduate students to community engaged scholarship will be offered in Spring 2026
2026 Graduate Summer Scholars application open
Graduate students across disciplines are encouraged to apply for summer scholarship program before Jan. 18, 2026
Supporting Wilmington-based collaborations
Wilmington Partnership announces mini-grant awardees for 2025-2026
Lessons in Community Engagement
Training session helps students and faculty prepare to build community
2025 Summer Scholars
A summer of community-engaged scholarship kicks off
Lynnette Overby honored
Past CEI director awarded an honorary degree at University of Delaware Commencement ceremony
Celebrating graduating scholars
The Community Engagement Initiative honors fourth graduating class of undergraduate scholars
Aviles honored by ACLU of Delaware
Wilmington Partnership lead recognized for community work
Dec 5, 2025
Freedom to Hope in an Age of Cynicism
Congresswoman Sarah McBride will examine the question of hope in today’s cynical age as the speaker of the 2025 James R. Soles Lecture on the Constitution and Citizenship. Attendees who registered for the Sept. 19 date must register again for the Dec. 5 date.
Dec 6, 2025
Jane Austen Now: A Saturday Symposium
In honor of the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth and the recent acquisition of Pride and Prejudice, the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press will host Jane Austen Now: A Saturday Symposium. This one-day event brings together scholars and readers from the University of Delaware and beyond to explore Austen’s influence and cultural legacy.
Dec 8, 2025
Empowered Futures: LGBTQ+ Legal and Healthcare Readiness Day
This event is free and open to all LGBTQ+ adults who want to take meaningful steps toward securing their health and legal readiness while celebrating the strength of community.
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On-campus partners and students looking for on-campus employment can visit Student Jobs.
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Join UD researchers, be part of the team! We can’t do it without volunteers.
Community members are invited to register with UD’s Center for Human Research Coordination (CHRC) to participate in research studies across the University.