Scattered rain didnât stop the University of Delaware from raising the final beam into place for its $165 million new Building X Thursday evening. Imagined as a hub for science research and classes, the building is on track to be completed and open to the public in fall 2024. The ceremony ended up getting downsized because of rain and because …
Aidan Bell, a recent graduate of Laurel High School, was pushed into taking an agriculture elective class he barely had interest in during his sixth grade year. Six years later, he was awarded $7,000 through the first ever Mountaire Farms Farm to Table Scholarship, which he will use to pursue a degree in agriculture and natural resources from the University …
A Christina school board member said an incident involving a University of Delaware police officer and an 18-year-old graduate of Newark High School is âanother George Floyd moment.â Naveed Baqir made that statement in a special board meeting last week where dozens of community members testified in support of student Mohammed Sanogo, with plenty of disdain and condemnation for …
Dozens of First State prospective college students are receiving financial help through scholarships. Some scholarships have already been granted while others are expected to be awarded soon, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in financial aid is distributed throughout the process from private groups and public state agencies. Here are some of the notable scholarships already awarded:Â Herman M. Holloway …
With the legalization of recreational marijuana, workplaces in Delaware will now have to contend with the increased usage that will bring. In response to the bills, the state of Delaware implemented a new policy May 3 for all executive branches to ban smoking or being under the influence of marijuana, similar to the use of alcohol. Claire DeMatteis, secretary of …
The University of Delawareâs board of trustees voted Tuesday to raise tuition 5% for the 2023-2024 school year for all graduate and undergraduate students. In the boardâs semi-annual meeting, it announced the cost hikes were a result of general inflation and increased costs of operations. For in-state residents, tuition will be $14,040 a year and for non-residents it will be …
If you havenât been to the old Chrysler site in some time, youâre in for a surprise. Gone is the manufacturing plant, built in 1951. In its place is the University of Delawareâs Science, Technology and Advanced Research Campus, a collection of sleek, new buildings with futurist facades. However, the newest resident on the STAR campus isnât inventing biopharmaceuticals, editing genes …
Avelo Airlines was supposed to start expanding its destinations from Wilmington Airport in a year or two, but instead, it nearly tripled its routes in less than 90 days of service. Local, state and airline officials held a press conference Thursday morning to announce that the airline is adding nine new nonstop destinations spanning five states: Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, …
The Department of Education, Delaware State University and the University of Delaware requested millions of dollars from the state Friday for critical and minor capital projects. Leaders from the three bodies presented their requests to the Joint Capital Improvement Committee. Also known as the Bond Committee, itâs made up of six state representatives and six state senators who are responsible …
Delaware football held its 2023 Pro Day on Wednesday on the Campus of the University in Newark. Nine from Delaware Footballâs senior class lined up and participated in multiple drills in hopes to show their talent to NFL Scouts. Quarterback Nolan Henderson, Safety Kedrick Whitehead, Wide Receiver Thyrick Pitts, Cornerback Justis Hensley, Linebacker Johnny Buchanan, Running Back Khory Spruill, Offensive …
