Clothing chronic conditions

Community outreach in Milford

Human geography in Bangladesh
Launching Engaged Scholars

Community Engagement Scholars

An Engaged University

Collage of master naturalists attending sessions at Ashland Nature Center and woodland paths

Master Naturalist Jamboree

Delaware Master Naturalists gather for annual Jamboree at Ashland Nature Center

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An adult shows a child a controller that plays music

From seed funding to Innovation Ambassador

A small community engagement grant kickstarted Innovation Ambassador research

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Proud to be a 2025-2027 Obama-Chesky Voyager! Jacqueline Means

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

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Dan Sweeney meets with Jill Fredel at the attack addiction resource center

2026 Graduate Summer Scholars application open

Graduate students across disciplines are encouraged to apply for summer scholarship program before Jan. 18, 2026

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Aerial view of Wilmington Delaware looking west over the Brandywine Creek

Supporting Wilmington-based collaborations

Wilmington Partnership announces mini-grant awardees for 2025-2026

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Looking out across The Green to DuPont Hall from the porch of Gore Hall with its four Roman columns

Lessons in Community Engagement

Training session helps students and faculty prepare to build community

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Seven undergraduate students stand for a group photo in front of a brick building with iron railing and rocking chairs

2025 Summer Scholars

A summer of community-engaged scholarship kicks off

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UD graduate students gather around a staff member at the YMCA

Lynnette Overby honored

Past CEI director awarded an honorary degree at University of Delaware Commencement ceremony

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A group of students wearing white and blue stoles that read Engage stand with program administrators in front of DuPont Hall

Celebrating graduating scholars

The Community Engagement Initiative honors fourth graduating class of undergraduate scholars

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Ann Aviles holds the 2024 Kandler Award from the ACLU of Delaware

Aviles honored by ACLU of Delaware

Wilmington Partnership lead recognized for community work

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Nov 17, 2025
Community-Centered Science Communication Workshop
Join the Partnership for Healthy Communities for the Community-Centered Science Communication Workshop, an interactive session designed specifically for graduate students engaged in community-led research.

Nov 19, 2025
Empower & Engage: The Public Health Exchange
Students from across Delaware’s colleges and universities are invited to join the University of Delaware Partnership for Public Health for a dynamic half-day event bringing together faculty, community partners, and state leaders to explore innovation, community engagement and health equity in Delaware.

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.