Delaware is getting some new jobs, thanks to a state program that helps prepare lab space like this on at Sepax. Two global technology corporations have chosen Delaware as the location for their planned expansions after benefitting from a state grant aimed at providing ready-to-go lab space. Sepax Technologies Inc., a global chromatography company poised for significant growth over …
UD, WilmU, DelTech to require students to wear face masks in fall
The University of Delaware, Wilmington University and Delaware Technical Community College have changed their face mask policies for fall. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently recommended both the vaccinated and unvaccinated wear masks indoors, especially in areas where the Delta variant is spreading rapidly. Â âTo protect everyone in our community, Wilmington University has revised our …
UDâs The Den promises late-night dining for students
The Den will offer late-night dining to UD students. A new late-night option is being added to the University of Delawareâs Perkins Student Center, to the delight of night owls, bar hoppers and students hitting the books. âFinally, a place to grab a bite after a late night of studying,â said the UD announcement about it. âThe Den,â …
Carney hasnât made any decisions after CDCâs mask flip-flop
Delaware Gov. John Carney is studying this weekâs Centers for Disease Control recommendation that everyone wear masks indoors in areas where the Delta variant of COVID is spreading. But he has announced no changes or updates. In Delaware, the number of new COVID-19 infections has jumped to 72 new cases a day now from 20 a day in late …
UDâs Resident Ensemble Players offerings will stay online for fall
UD’s REP Theatre plans to return to indoor performances in 2002, with curtain calls like this one from 2017’s “You Can’t Take It With You.” The University of Delaware’s professional theater company will keep its offerings online in the fall, but begin planning for a return to live performances in 2022. The Resident Ensemble Players will offer four …
New Miss Delaware USAs: One was sexually assaulted. The other helps those who are
Sky Knox, left, is the new Miss Delaware Teen USA and Drew Sanclemente is Miss Delaware USA 2021. Photo by Jessielyn Palumbo Studio A Wilmington teen who talked about being sexually assaulted by a teacher became Miss Delaware Teen USA 2021 Sunday, and the new Miss Delaware USA is a medical student who runs a charity that helps women …
State bearing down on 70% vaccination mark for Fourth of July
Delaware only needs to vaccinate 2.5% of the state’s eligible people to hit its goal. As Delaware nears its Fourth of July goal of having at least 70% of those eligible have at least one vaccine shot, state officials on Tuesday unveiled guidance for colleges and universities and illustrated the danger that COVID-19 poses to adolescence. During the stateâs …
Republican bill would stop UD, DSU, DelTech requiring vaccines
A bill filed by a Millsboro Republican would stop state agencies from requiring vaccines. File photo. A Republican representative has filed a bill that would prevent Delaware colleges and universities from insisting students be vaccinated to return to campus this fall. House Bill 209 filed by Rep. Rich Collins, R-Millboro, would forbid state or local governments including any entity receiving …
UD requires student vaccinations; DSU requires them for all
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Free streaming Agatha Christie mystery closes UD REP season
âThe Cornish Mysteryâ debuts April 23. Now you can enjoy free streams of another Christie story (âThe King of Clubsâ) and âArsenic and Old Lace.â