University of Delaware
Coverage of University of Delaware in the Nexus archive.
- Trying to avoid cyclosporiasis? Wash your hands, wash your produce
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly discusses recent U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreaks with Kali Kniel, a University of Delaware professor specializing in microbial food safety. The conversation emphasizes handwashing and produce cleaning to prevent infection.
- The 35 colleges that produced the most US presidents
Harvard University has produced five US presidents, leading a list of colleges with the most presidents among their alumni. Other institutions include Ivy League schools, the US Military Academy, and liberal arts colleges, with examples like Fordham University (Donald Trump), University of Delaware (Joe Biden), Occidental College (Barack Obama), and Columbia University (Barack Obama).
- Temple’s safety chief down steps down after four years
Temple University's public safety chief Jennifer Griffin is stepping down after four years, during which a campus police officer was murdered and the university invested in law enforcement technology. President John Fry highlighted operational improvements and partnerships, while Griffin faced criticism from the police union over safety measures and personnel decisions.
- Living shoreline aims to mitigate flooding, erosion in Lewes, Delaware
Lewes, Delaware faces tidal flooding and erosion due to climate change, prompting University of Delaware researchers to develop a hybrid living shoreline with native grasses, oyster shells, and artificial domes. The project, in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, aims to reduce infrastructure damage, protect marine habitats, and support local businesses affected by rising seas and storms.
- Teen who began chemo before high school now graduating with perfect GPA, $125K scholarship
Ryan Martino, a Long Island teen who began chemotherapy for stage 2 Hodgkin's lymphoma before starting high school, is graduating with a perfect 4.0 GPA and a $125,000 Chick Evans Scholarship. He overcame treatment challenges, shifted from baseball to golf during recovery, and now attends the University of Delaware.
- Delaware to establish its first medical school in partnership with Philadelphia-based Jefferson University
Delaware will establish its first medical school through a partnership with Philadelphia-based Thomas Jefferson University, creating a four-year program for 40 students starting in 2028. The school will initially be housed at the University of Delaware in Newark and aims to address healthcare provider shortages, particularly in rural areas and for an aging population.
- The Cop on the Corner Is Our First Line of Defense: Local Police and the Surveillance Detection Gap
New Castle County police officers discovered a detailed terror plot during a routine property check in Wilmington on November 24, 2025, when they found a University of Delaware student in possession of a converted machine gun, ammunition, body armor, and plans to attack the campus police department. The suspect had documentation including entry points, escape routes, and the name of a specific officer target. The incident highlights the critical role of local police in detecting security threats.