College of Education & Human Development

Antonia Vázquez did not set out to be the University of Delaware’s youngest Class of 2026 graduate. She was just satisfying an insatiable thirst for knowledge and research. At just 18, she will graduate with a 4.0, a finance degree from the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics and a solid path forward toward […] The post Meet UD’s youngest grad appeared first on College of Education & …

Summer camps remain one of Antwain Flowers’ fondest childhood memories. “I can still remember the teachers and counselors who poured into me — the ones who saw potential in me before I fully saw it in myself,” said Flowers, who graduated from the College of Education and Human Development’s (CEHD) human services program in 2005. […] The post Preparation for a Purpose appeared first on College of …

On May 21, 2026, the University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) celebrated 496 degree candidates in the fields of education and human development at its Convocation ceremony at UD’s Field House. The ceremony recognized the participants of the Career and Life Studies Certificate (CLSC) program and the inaugural graduates of CEHD’s […] The post Convocation 2026 appeare…

In May, University of Delaware’s Department of Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS), School of Education (SOE) and master of social work program, housed in the College of Education and Human Development, celebrated outstanding achievements with end-of-year ceremonies.  HDFS hosted its annual ceremony and reception on May 1, 2026, at the Audion on UD’s STAR […] The post Celebration of Exce…

Though the immediate disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic have passed, the six-year anniversary of the event’s onset allows medical professionals, community support organizations and researchers to analyze the pandemic’s challenges and better prepare for the future. University of Delaware Associate Professor Ruth E. Fleury-Steiner has taken up this charge in the area of gender-based violence […] …

With a specialization in LGBTQ+ development, University of Delaware Assistant Professor Eric Layland often works to support LGBTQ+ well-being through research and affirmative community interventions. That’s one reason why he partnered with UD colleagues across the university to host the inaugural LGBTQ+ Research Symposium in May 2026. “Rigorous research shows again and again that LGBTQ+ […] The p…

Doctoral students certainly spend countless hours on solitary research, lab work, data analysis, fieldwork and writing papers, but that depiction doesn’t tell the whole story. While on their way to attaining a degree held by only 2% of the U.S. population, plenty of doctoral students engage in extracurricular activities that give them well-rounded experiences that […] The post Recognition and Reg…

The traditional college experience is often portrayed as a straight path — four years, one program, one campus — all leading to new adventures away from home. But for University of Delaware senior Kaitlyn Hand, success took a different route. It began in an associate program in her Southern Delaware community, led her to Newark […] The post Different Path, Same Purpose appeared first on College o…

Rena A. Hallam, a professor of human development and family sciences, has been named the new dean of the University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development, Interim Provost Bill Farquhar announced today. Her appointment is effective immediately. A UD alumna, Hallam has served as interim dean since August 2024. “Dr. Hallam is an accomplished […] The post Rena Hallam Named CEHD Dea…

On April 24, the University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) hosted the annual Marion H. Steele Symposium to share and celebrate the innovative research of its undergraduate and graduate students in education, human development and related disciplines. Since 1985, hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students have presented their research in this […] The post Steele…

Postsecondary outcomes data—such as college enrollment and persistence—provide critical insights that help schools better prepare students for success beyond high school. With a new $100,000 Action Fund grant from Quality Information Partners (QIP), University of Delaware’s Center for Research in Education and Social Policy (CRESP) will expand Delaware’s Postsecondary Outcomes Dashboard in partne…

As educators and pediatricians have often emphasized, outdoor learning and nature-based education benefits children across all areas of their development. These learning experiences promote health and wellness, foster scientific inquiry, strengthen community ties and so much more. University of Delaware alumna Latiaynna King and Pamia Coleman, the co-founders of the Philadelphia-based nonprofit B…

Join University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) for a colloquium with Gigliana Melzi, professor of applied psychology and affiliated faculty of Latinx Studies and the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at New York University, from 1:50 to 2:50 p.m. on May 6, 2026 in room 205 of Willard Hall […] The post Thinking, Talking and Doing Math with Latine Fami…

For busy University of Delaware student-parents, finding a study space where both schoolwork and caregiving can coexist isn’t as hard as finding the time to study, thanks to the University’s new Family Study Space. Created by Shelly McCoy, the associate university librarian for public services and space planning at the Library, Museums and Press, the […] The post Making Space for UD Student-Paren…

Mental illness is among one of the most common health conditions in the U.S., with over one in five adults living with a mental illness. Many of these individuals are parents — more than one in 14 children are in the care of an adult living with a mental illness. In light of these statistics, […] The post Research Spotlight: Jingwen Zhou and Stephanie Del Tufo appeared first on College of Educati…

In April, University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) was proud to honor three distinguished alumni with alumni awards. These annual awards recognize exemplary leadership and service to the fields of education and human development, as well as service to the college and broader community. Rena Hallam, interim dean, and CEHD colleagues […] The post Honoring Distingui…

April is National Autism Acceptance Month, a time to recognize, celebrate and advocate for autistic individuals, including those who may use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices like picture boards or tablets with programmed vocabulary. Many students with disabilities enjoy the arts, finding opportunities for creativity and expression in painting or music. But access has […] T…

The education graduate programs in University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) have advanced five places in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 rankings, placing the programs within the top 10% of all education programs across the nation. Housed within CEHD’s School of Education (SOE), the education graduate programs are now ranked […] The post CEHD Graduate Programs …