DOVER- Delaware State University honored nearly 1,000 graduates during its 2025 spring commencement on Friday, May 9. The day featured two separate ceremonies: an undergraduate commencement held at Alumni Stadium in the morning and a graduate ceremony hosted at the Dr. William B. DeLauder Education & Humanities Theatre in the afternoon. President Tony Allen opened the morning ceremony by reflecting …
Delaware has sold $317 million in bonds at a 3.836% rate, after once again earning top AAA/Aaa credit ratings from all three major agencies. âThese bond sale results, and our continued triple-A credit ratings, are testaments to our stewardship of Delawareansâ tax dollars,â said Governor Matt Meyer. Delaware has now held a unanimous triple-A rating for 25 consecutive years. The …
NEWARK â The University of Delaware celebrated the official opening of its new interdisciplinary research facility, currently dubbed âBuilding X,â with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 17. The $150 million building replaces the former McKinly Lab, which was destroyed by fire in 2017, and now stands as a state-of-the-art space for research in psychology, neuroscience, biology, quantum science, materials …
Delaware officials are working to fast-track the distribution of $14 million in federal funding to small businesses before the end of 2025, as part of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). Governor Matt Meyer and Division of Small Business (DSB) Director CJ Bell announced the push during an event Thursday at The Mill in Wilmington, which has benefited from …
NEWPORTâDill Dinkers, an indoor pickleball club franchise, marked the official opening of its Newport location Tuesday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community celebration. Located at 500 Water Street, Dill Dinkers Newport welcomed guests for a grand opening event that included remarks from local leaders and complimentary open play on the facilityâs 10 ProCushion courts. The event was hosted in …
On Monday, Governor Matt Meyer announced the nomination of attorney and government regulations expert Joshua Sanderlin to serve as Delawareâs next Marijuana Commissioner. Sanderlin brings over 15 years of experience advising businesses and policymakers on regulatory compliance, with a particular focus on shaping state-level cannabis laws and markets. His nomination will now require confirmation by the Delaware State Senate. RELATED: …
DOVER- Governor Matt Meyer continued the First State tradition on Tuesday afternoon, purchasing the inaugural ticket for the 69th annual DFRC Blue-Gold Allâ Star Football Game, with DFRC All-Star Buddies, high school Participants, and their families in attendance. Since its inception, the ticket purchase by Delaware’s sitting Governor has served as a symbolic launch to the DFRC Blue-Gold season. Governor Meyer …
Democratic leaders in the Delaware State Senate released a statement Monday evening addressing Governor Matt Meyerâs recent nominations to the Diamond State Port Corporation, pushing for new leadership as the Port of Wilmington moves into a pivotal phase. Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola, Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend, and Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth âTizzyâ Lockman issued a joint message …
The annual State of the State is back Thursday, in which first-year Governor Matt Meyer will address the Delaware public. The Democrat governor will deliver his speech during a joint session of the state’s legislature in Dover. A State of the State address is a speech given by a governor of a U.S. state, usually once a year, to outline the …
WILMINGTON- In a tribute to the late Lieutenant Gregg Shelton, Governor Matt Meyer has ordered flags at all state-owned buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Lt. Shelton, a dedicated officer with the Elsmere Police Department, served the community for two decades. Governor Meyer expressed his deep condolences in a statement Monday. …
