An Engaged University

Revitalizing downtown Laurel
Delaware Sea Grant helps reinvigorate Sussex County town by building affordable housing, downtown shops and nature-based playground

Empowering Youth
UD Cooperative Extension 4-H initiative aims to combat vaping among middle school students

Training for disaster
As extreme weather increases, UD leads efforts to prepare public health responders

The Wilmington Partnership calls for mini-grant proposals
Grants up to $5,000 support community-engaged research in Wilmington

Spring 2025: Introduction to Engaged Scholarship
Course introducing graduate students to community engaged scholarship will be offered in Spring 2025.

Aviles honored by ACLU of Delaware
Wilmington Partnership lead recognized for community work

Undergraduate Summer Scholars applications open
Undergraduate students from all majors are encouraged to apply for summer scholarship programs before Mar. 10, 2025

Graduate Summer Scholars application open
Graduate students across disciplines are encouraged to apply for summer scholarship programs before Jan. 8, 2025

Small Grants for Wilmington projects
Wilmington Partnership announces new round of mini-grant awardees
May 7, 2025
Homelessness and Affordable Housing: A Conversation with Matthew Heckles
Matthew Heckles, Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority, has spent his career in the public sector promoting affordable housing and community development in the mid-Atlantic area.
May 8, 2025
Biden Policy Dinner: Does Polling Really Matter?
Join the Biden Institute for dinner and a conversation about polling with Steve Kornacki, NBC News National Political Correspondent.
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Are you looking to hire University of Delaware students for jobs or internships?
Please create an account on Handshake, the recruiting platform UD uses to connect employers with students. Posting your opportunity is free. Reach out to recruitbluehens@udel.edu with questions.
On-campus partners and students looking for on-campus employment can visit Student Jobs.
Participate in a UD Research Study
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.