In a world saturated with headlines, these Blue Hens remind us why storytelling still matters. brnw.ch/21wX2u6

As the world’s faith in journalism falters, UD-trained reporters are rising to meet the moment — challenging disinformation, defending democracy and rebuilding trust in the truth.

Explore how UD alumni are redefining storytelling in the latest issue of UD Magazine: brnw.ch/21wWUJq

UD researcher Melissa Melby found that menopause symptoms may not be as gender-specific as we think. Only 3 symptoms differed by sex—and all were higher in men.

This World Menopause Day (Oct. 18), rethink what you thought you knew.

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LGBTQ+ youth in Delaware are facing significantly higher rates of mental health symptoms and substance use compared to their peers. Assistant Professor @ericlayland.bsky.social, from @udcehd.bsky.social, is helping uncover why.

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Is it possible to improve the nutritional value of staple crops?

UD researchers, with Rodale Institute and @stroudcenter.bsky.social, found that adding beneficial bacteria to spring wheat boosted its protein content. A promising step toward more nutritious, sustainable crops. 🌾

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University of Delaware biomedical engineer Jason Gleghorn is developing cutting-edge organ-on-a-chip models, about the size of two postage stamps, that offer a faster, less-expensive way to study disease and to develop pharmaceutical targets.

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About 4,000 first-year students moved into their rooms in University of Delaware residence halls on Saturday, Aug. 23.

Welcome home, Blue Hens.

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Chef Carl Zampini’s lemon berry pavlova won first place at the inaugural Blue Hen Bake Off, a competition inspired by the reality TV cooking show Chopped. Cake Boss Buddy Valastro and Dana Herbert of Desserts by Dana judged the contest.

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Dennis Assanis — who has led the University of Delaware since 2016 during a unique period of transformation and growth — announced today that he will step down from the presidency on June 30.

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Explore our history through the UD Anti-Racism Initiative’s Black Histories at UD StoryMap, a dynamic virtual tour highlighting key moments and contributions connected to UD's campus and the City of Newark.

Learn more and find out how you can contribute to this project: www.udel.edu/udaily/2025/...

Congratulations to Wendy Smith, Yushan Yan, and Kelvin Fu for being named Highly Cited Researchers for 2024! This honor recognizes them for multiple scientific papers ranking in the top 1% by citations in their field and publication year over the past decade.

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