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A man sits on bright red stadium-style benches inside a modern soccer-themed space. Behind him, a large wall graphic reads “Somos 26,” the slogan for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Artificial turf covers the floor, and an oversized soccer ball is prominently displayed in the foreground. Geometric light fixtures hang from the ceiling, creating a contemporary sports venue atmosphere.
A graduate student examines a framed artwork in a conservation studio, carefully lifting a blue protective sheet from the surface. Additional artworks rest on the table in the foreground, while paintings, frames and conservation equipment fill the bright workshop space behind her.
Composite image showing a bathymetric map of the ocean floor on the left with concentric circles representing seismic activity, and an ocean research instrument being lowered into the sea from a ship on the right under a cloudy sky at sunset.
The Class of 2026 reflects on their time at UD.
U.S. Senator Tom Carper speaks at a podium during the launch of the Carper Collaborative on Climate and Jobs. He wears a blue suit and striped tie while presenting in front of a large screen and indoor greenery.
University of Delaware alumnus Michael Williamson stands on a soccer field holding a trophy alongside Wrexham A.F.C. owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds. Williamson smiles at the camera while Reynolds wears a red Wrexham hoodie and McElhenney wears a dark polo shirt. Stadium seating and a soccer goal are visible in the background.
Four people pose on a blue carpet in front of a “Presidential Inauguration Celebration” backdrop. From left to right, a person in a gold sequined long-sleeve gown and gold heels; a person in a gold dress with a navy jacket; a person in a blue suit and tie; and a person in a dark, sparkly sleeveless gown holding a gold clutch. Two green potted plants frame the scene on either side.
Dr. Laura A. Carlson, wearing blue academic regalia and a doctoral cap, smiles and claps while walking in an inauguration procession on a tree-lined campus pathway. Faculty in robes follow behind her, and members of a marching band play instruments along the sides as onlookers gather nearby.
Illustrated poster with bold text reading “Our Power, Our Planet,” featuring stylized portraits of four scientists in circular frames over a globe background. Bright colors (blue, green, orange, yellow) and butterflies add an environmental theme. University of Delaware logo appears in the corner with a caption referencing Earth Day superheroes.
Graphic reading “UD ranked among best graduate schools by U.S. News & World Report” in bold blue, gold, and white text over an aerial view of the University of Delaware campus, featuring a central red-brick academic building and surrounding green lawns and trees.
The Thinker set against a yellow background. There is written text being scanned by a blue, highlighter-looking rectangular shape.
Five University of Delaware students stand together on outdoor steps in front of a city building, wearing UD apparel in blue and gold. On the right side of the image, a blue graphic panel features a circular badge that reads “2026 NAFSA Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization.
Two women stand smiling in front of a “Good Morning America” sign, each holding a copy of Einstein Never Used Flash Cards.
Video explanation of how CosmicWatch works.
Alumni Samantha Konspore, Michael Akinbola and Abbey Thistle (standing beside Tom Brady) all work for the New England Patriots.
Sweeney (left) worked with Jill Fredel, atTAcK addiction director of communications and board member.
Kelly VanLiew stands in front of the Biden Institute on UD's campus.
David Martin, Karl W. and Renate Böer Chair in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Delaware.
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.
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.
Images of Blue Hen Journalists placed in a torn-out-newspaper-style treatment, set against a gradient background.
Looping video of animated lightning over a torn out newspaper image featuring a UD Alum.
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.
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.
Jason Gleghorn talks about his research.
First-year UD Student walking toward the residence hall with items to unpack.