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Growing up in Pakistan, Zainab Atoofa dreamed of exploring international cuisines. When she first arrived in the United States, Atoofa struggled to connect with her peers from other parts of the world. But she soon realized her love for food could serve as the perfect cross-cultural icebreaker. “At events like …

For many parents across the nation, a lack of access to affordable, high-quality childcare — especially for children under the age of 5 — prevents them from pursuing higher education. Fortunately, there is good news for parents pursuing their education at the University of Delaware. As part of the federal …

Check out the Fall 2024 issue of CEHD For the Record, featuring accomplishments of the College of Education and Human Development from May to November 2024. Published each semester, CEHD For the Record is an internal newsletter highlighting the diverse and inspiring work taking place across our School of Education, Department of Human Development and Family Sciences and …

The holidays are a joyous time for many, as families come together to enjoy festive dinners, engage in beloved traditions and make new memories. But the holiday season can also be a challenging time for neurodivergent people and their families, who may struggle with the break from normal routines and …

A new University of Delaware graduate degree program could help close the professional talent gap in clinical psychology and better support the growing need nationally for high-quality mental health care. Beginning with its first cohort in Fall 2025, UD’s master of science in clinical psychological science will enhance students’ understanding of psychological …

The University of Delaware plays a key role in educating and shaping the next generation of leaders for the nation, according to a new ranking by TIME and Statista. UD is one of 125 institutions named in TIME’s Best Colleges for Future Leaders 2025. TIME developed the list of “elite schools” …

Thursday, January 23, 2025  |  6:30 to 8:00 p.m. EST   6:30 to 7:30 p.m.  General information for all participants; panel of current students 7:30 to 8:00 p.m.   Breakout sessions by academic program   Graduates of our master’s and doctoral programs emerge with the knowledge and skills to advance …

Read the latest on CEHD faculty, staff and programs featured in news publications. December 2024   Henry May Georgia State University accused of teaching ‘debunked’ reading methods, Atlanta News First, December 10 Dominique Baker Trump wants to dissolve the Department of Education. Experts say it could change public schools, Fox …

Sakhi Phang, a senior in the University of Delaware’s Landscape Architecture program, has spent the past two summers working with the residents of the West Side of Wilmington, Delaware, to develop their vision for a public park and community garden on the grounds of the defunct Rodney Reservoir. Local residents formed the …

The Institute for Transforming University Education is offering a problem-based learning workshop this January. The workshop will bring visiting faculty from international universities and is available at no cost for UD affiliated instructors. Problem-based learning (PBL) connects disciplinary knowledge to real-world problems so that the motivation to solve a problem …