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4 Maxwell Professors Named O’Hanley Faculty Scholars
The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs announced the appointment of four new O’Hanley Faculty Scholars: Brian Brege, Sarah Hamersma, Yüksel Sezgin and Ying Shi. Selected in recognition of their exceptional teaching, scholarly achievements and service to the institution,…
Former Orange Point Guard and Maxwell Alumna ‘Roxi’ Nurse McNabb Still Driving for an Assist
As point guard for the Orange women’s basketball team, Raquel-Ann “Roxi” Nurse McNabb ’98, G’99 was known for helping her teammates ‘make buckets’—a lot of buckets. The 1997 鶹ƵUniversity Athlete of the Year, two-time team MVP and three-time BIG…
Delaware Nonprofit Leader Begins 2-Year Term as Alumni Association President
Alonna Berry ’11, executive director of the Delaware Center for Justice and a graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences, is the new president of the 鶹ƵUniversity Alumni Association (SUAA) Board of Directors, as of July 1, 2025….
Philanthropy Driven by Passion, Potential and Purpose
Ken Pontarelli ’92 credits the University for changing his life, opening up opportunities to pursue his passions and achieve professional success that allows him to focus on the public good. In return, he and his wife, Tracey, are paying it…
7 New Representatives Added to the Board of Trustees
Chancellor Kent Syverud has appointed Dean Mark Lodato of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications as academic dean representative to the Board of Trustees. In addition, Andrea Rose Persin, assistant dean of budget, finance and administration in the College…
The Milton Legacy: Romance, Success and Giving Back
Growing up, Stacey Milton Leal ’75 and Chris Milton heard countless stories about how 鶹ƵUniversity brought their parents together in what would turn out to be a fairy tale romance with a happy forever ending. So it was no…
3 New Members Elected to University’s Board of Trustees
鶹ƵUniversity has announced the appointment of three new members of the Board of Trustees, all distinguished leaders in their chosen professions who are also engaged alumni dedicated to serving their communities and the University in meaningful and impactful ways….
鶹ƵUniversity to Award 3 Honorary Degrees at 2025 Commencement
A celebrated cartoonist, author and editor; an indomitable environmental steward and educator; and a visionary philanthropist and innovative businessperson will receive honorary degrees during 鶹ƵUniversity’s 2025 Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 11, at the JMA Wireless Dome. Robert “Bob”…
Kathy and Stan Walters Endowed Professor of Quantum Science Installed
Alexander Maloney, an international leader in quantum information science, was formally installed April 14 as the inaugural Kathy and Stan Walters Endowed Professor of Quantum Science at the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S). Maloney joined 鶹ƵUniversity in 2024….
Patrick J. Ahearn Named School of Architecture Convocation Speaker
The School of Architecture has announced that Patrick J. Ahearn FAIA ’73, G’73, one of America’s most celebrated classical architects, will address graduates at the 2025 Convocation ceremony on Saturday, May 10, at 10 a.m. in Hendricks Chapel. Ahearn serves…