An 18-year-old female freshman at UD was struck and killed by a fleeing motorcyclist Tuesday. (Photo from Артем Константинов/Adobe Stock)

18-year-old woman, freshman at UD killed by motorcyclist

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Police & Fire

Update (Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 at 9:12 a.m.): Newark Police announced the identity of the motorcyclist. 27-year-old Brian Briddle of Newark was released from Christiana Hospital and is now being held at Howard Young Correctional Institution on $362,005 cash bail. He’s charged with second degree murder and a number of traffic offenses. The day after the University of Delaware welcomed the …

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University of Delaware set to raise tuition 3% next year

Jarek RutzEducation, Headlines

  The University of Delaware Trustees said Thursday they will raise tuition rates 3% across the board for the 2022-23.  Full-time undergraduate students in the 2022-23 year can expect a $13,370 per semester tuition if they are a Delaware resident, and $35,890 per semester if they live out of state . The committee also announced a projected surplus of approximately …

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UD: All spring students must be vaccinated, boosted

Betsy PriceEducation, Headlines

  All students, whether online or in class, must be vaccinated and have a booster before returning for spring semester, UD said Thursday.   The University of Delaware will require all spring students to be vaccinated with a booster shot by Jan. 24 whether they are on campus, online or in a blended schedule. In an email announcement to students …

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UD welcomes students with first twilight induction since 2019

Daniel Larlham Jr.Education, Headlines

UD students raise lighted candles to mark the start of a new school year, this one on campus. Photo by Daniel Larlham Jr.   Narrowly escaping the rain, The University of Delaware Green on Tuesday night lit up with candles for the first twilight induction ceremony since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The traditional ceremony was planned for Monday night, but …