WILMINGTON â During its April 17 meeting, Wilmington City Council recognized the Lincoln Club of Delaware for nearly a century of dedication to preserving the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln and promoting historical education in the state. Third District Councilwoman Zanthia Oliver led the tribute, presenting a resolution that celebrated the clubâs 96 years of service. Established in 1929, the …
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 …
As Delaware continues to face ongoing drought conditions, the Delaware Climate Office has unveiled a new website designed to keep residents informed about the stateâs water supply. This initiative, which has been in development since late last year, comes as the state has remained under a drought watch since October 2024. The site, developed by the University of Delawareâs Center …
The University of Delaware‘s UDance Dance Marathon raised $1,810,025.76 for the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation during its 19th annual fundraiser Sunday. This 12-hour event, which brought together students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members, supports the fight against childhood cancer. The B+ (Be Positive) Foundation, honors the life of Andrew McDonough, who battled leukemia, septic shock and complications of childhood …
WILMINGTON- Susan Smith Birkhoff, Ph.D., RN, is breaking new ground in the nursing field through her leadership and mentorship in the Delaware IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE). As the first nurse scientist to be named an INBRE site principal investigator and the first nurse to receive the prestigious Seema S. Sonnad Mentor of the Year Award, Birkhoffâs contributions …
The University of Delaware has secured its largest individual philanthropic contribution in historyâa generous $71.5 million gift from alumni Robert L. Siegfried, Jr. and Kathleen Marie Siegfried, along with The Siegfried Group, LLP. This transformative donation will support the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics and positions the college among the nation’s elite business schools. The gift, which is …
Itâs safe to say Delawareâs institutions of higher education were not greatly impacted by the infamous nationwide Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) delays and problems in 2024. âThe completion of the FAFSA, for most institutions, has no impact on an applicantâs ability to be accepted,â said Randle Reed, director of admissions for Goldey-Beacom College in Wilmington. They take …
The nomination period for the 2025 Delaware Womenâs Hall of Fame is underway. Established in 1981, the Delaware Womenâs Hall of Fame recognizes and acknowledges the lifetime achievements of remarkable First State women. The award also fosters an understanding of, and an appreciation for, the many contributions of all women across Delaware. âThe Delaware Womenâs Hall of Fame Award honors …
Delaware young people aged 18-25 who responded to a survey by career.io asking their preferred university and preferred first employer, chose the University of Delaware + DuPont combination as their top career path. The second and third combination among young Delawareans was Delaware State + Navient (student loan servicing company) and Goldey-Beacom College to W.L. Gore & Associates. There was …
Three First Staters tied to the University of Delaware tragically died in the Wednesday night air crash near Washington D.C. that left 67 dead. Former UD Figure Skating Club Coach Sasha Kirsanov and competitive figure skaters Sean Kay and Angela Yang died in the American Airlines flight traveling from Wichita, Kansas when it collided with an army helicopter just before …
