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This week, CEHD Professor Roberta Golinkoff from @udcehd.bsky.social appeared on Good Morning America with co-author Kathy Hirsh-Pasek to share the updated Einstein Never Used Flash Cards—and how it helps kids thrive in a high-pressure world.

Watch: brnw.ch/21wZvp5

Photo Credit: Katie Horn
Two women stand smiling in front of a “Good Morning America” sign, each holding a copy of Einstein Never Used Flash Cards.
January 29, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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Today we celebrate Dr. King’s enduring legacy and remember that our greatest purpose is found in how we show up for one another.
January 19, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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Invisible particles from space are everywhere, and a UD physicist figured out how to detect them.

Professor Spencer Axani’s invention, CosmicWatch, is helping scientists study the universe and giving students hands-on access to real particle physics right in the classroom.

🌌: brnw.ch/21wZ1Ge
January 12, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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Meet the UD alumni working behind the scenes with the New England Patriots, using the skills and values they built in Newark to support players, fans and the game-day experience. brnw.ch/21wYXTA
Alumni Samantha Konspore, Michael Akinbola and Abbey Thistle (standing beside Tom Brady) all work for the New England Patriots.
January 9, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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UD grad Dan Sweeney is partnering with atTAcK addiction to change the narrative around substance use and recovery.

By centering lived experience and community voices, his work aims to reduce stigma and support better outcomes.

Read more about his research: brnw.ch/21wYW0y
Sweeney (left) worked with Jill Fredel, atTAcK addiction director of communications and board member.
January 8, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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Meet Kelly VanLiew, a sophomore public policy major and Blue Hen Ambassador who’s passionate about civic engagement.

From representing students at the Biden School to interning with the Biden Institute and Make It Count UD, Kelly is driving impact on and off campus.
Kelly VanLiew stands in front of the Biden Institute on UD's campus.
January 6, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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UD's David Martin has been named to the National Academy of Inventors 2025 Class of Fellows, one of the highest honors for academic inventors.

Congratulations on this well-earned recognition. brnw.ch/21wYiVv
David Martin, Karl W. and Renate Böer Chair in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Delaware.
December 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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UD football players welcomed international students for a Football 101 experience, offering a look inside the sport and sparking new connections through teamwork and curiosity.

Read more: brnw.ch/21wXGy9
International students, including Fatema Mohammadi (top row, right), enjoy a UD football game after learning about the sport and what it’s like to be a UD football player at a Football 101 event, sponsored by UD Athletics.
November 20, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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UD welcomed Lieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay as “Dean for a Day,” giving her a firsthand look at how our students, research and clinics are driving health innovation in Delaware. From cutting-edge simulation to community care, it was a day of collaboration, learning and impact. brnw.ch/21wXBES
As dean for a day, Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gay (front right) talks with junior nursing students, Sophie McIntosh (back left) and Theresa Bosick (front left), and Kate Hatcher, a health behavior science major and Healthcare Theatre actress, after observing a pediatric simulation.
November 18, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Five University of Delaware professors have been named to @clarivate.com's 2025 list of Highly Cited Researchers — an international designation that recognizes scholars whose publications rank among the top 1% in citations worldwide.

Learn more about their impact: brnw.ch/21wXqNh
November 12, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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In a world saturated with headlines, these Blue Hens remind us why storytelling still matters. brnw.ch/21wX2u6
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October 29, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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As the world’s faith in journalism falters, UD-trained reporters are rising to meet the moment — challenging disinformation, defending democracy and rebuilding trust in the truth.

Explore how UD alumni are redefining storytelling in the latest issue of UD Magazine: brnw.ch/21wWUJq
October 24, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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UD researcher Melissa Melby found that menopause symptoms may not be as gender-specific as we think. Only 3 symptoms differed by sex—and all were higher in men.

This World Menopause Day (Oct. 18), rethink what you thought you knew.

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A composite image featuring three sections. On the left, a scientific illustration of a brain with hormone-like chemical structures overlaid in white. In the center, an older woman smiles warmly, wearing a red cardigan and standing in a softly blurred outdoor setting. On the right, a scenic view of Mount Fuji with a colorful cityscape below, suggesting a Japanese cultural or research context.
October 18, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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LGBTQ+ youth in Delaware are facing significantly higher rates of mental health symptoms and substance use compared to their peers. Assistant Professor @ericlayland.bsky.social, from @udcehd.bsky.social, is helping uncover why.

📰: brnw.ch/21wWIs4
An illustration featuring an adult and a young adult. The illustration represents an article that shares research about better ways to support Delaware's LGBTQ+ youth.
October 17, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Is it possible to improve the nutritional value of staple crops?

UD researchers, with Rodale Institute and @stroudcenter.bsky.social, found that adding beneficial bacteria to spring wheat boosted its protein content. A promising step toward more nutritious, sustainable crops. 🌾

📰: brnw.ch/21wWGqg
October 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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University of Delaware biomedical engineer Jason Gleghorn is developing cutting-edge organ-on-a-chip models, about the size of two postage stamps, that offer a faster, less-expensive way to study disease and to develop pharmaceutical targets.

Learn more: brnw.ch/21wWqzp
October 8, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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About 4,000 first-year students moved into their rooms in University of Delaware residence halls on Saturday, Aug. 23.

Welcome home, Blue Hens.

📰: www.udel.edu/udaily/2025/...
First-year UD Student walking toward the residence hall with items to unpack. First-year UD Student smiling from the car. First-year UD Student carrying a heavy bag. First-year UD Student unloading items from a nearby car.
August 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Chef Carl Zampini’s lemon berry pavlova won first place at the inaugural Blue Hen Bake Off, a competition inspired by the reality TV cooking show Chopped. Cake Boss Buddy Valastro and Dana Herbert of Desserts by Dana judged the contest.

📰: www.udel.edu/udaily/2025/...
May 19, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Dennis Assanis — who has led the University of Delaware since 2016 during a unique period of transformation and growth — announced today that he will step down from the presidency on June 30.

📰: www.udel.edu/udaily/2025/...
May 5, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Explore our history through the UD Anti-Racism Initiative’s Black Histories at UD StoryMap, a dynamic virtual tour highlighting key moments and contributions connected to UD's campus and the City of Newark.

Learn more and find out how you can contribute to this project: www.udel.edu/udaily/2025/...
February 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Congratulations to Wendy Smith, Yushan Yan, and Kelvin Fu for being named Highly Cited Researchers for 2024! This honor recognizes them for multiple scientific papers ranking in the top 1% by citations in their field and publication year over the past decade.

📰: www.udel.edu/udaily/2024/...
November 19, 2024 at 4:13 PM