Human Development and Family Sciences
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Purpose Matters
February 12, 2026Research from UD Assistant Professor Heather Farmer shows that purpose in life can protect cognitive function January 27, 2026 New Year’s resolutions, like drinking more water or getting more exercise, aren’t the only ways to bolster health and well-be …
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Changing the Stories of Substance Use
February 12, 2026Recent UD master’s graduate collaborates with a community nonprofit fighting substance use disorder January 7, 2026 Dan Sweeney has watched family members struggle with substance use and addiction, and is in recovery himself, so he knows that these wat …
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Building Connections and Community
January 11, 2026Doctoral student supports youth with foster care experience, drawing on personal experience and strengths of UD’s program December 16, 2025 As a young person with experience in the foster care system, University of Delaware graduate student William Woe …
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Serving Students Who are Homeless
January 11, 2026Associate Professor Ann M. Aviles shares guidance for supporting students experiencing homelessness December 18, 2025 During the 2022-23 school year, the state of Delaware identified more than 4,400 students who lack a fixed, regular and adequate night …
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Educators Rising
January 11, 2026UD will host 2026 Delaware education conference for middle school, high school and college students January 9, 2026 The University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) will again host the Delaware Educators Rising education con …
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Graduate Programs Virtual Open House – January 2026
November 6, 2025Learn How Our Graduate Programs Can Help You Advance Your Career! Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. EST 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. General information for all participants; panel of current students 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. Breakout sessions by ac …
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Winter is coming: Enroll now
October 24, 2025Registration for Winter Session is open October 24, 2025 When Mackenzie Wilson decided to enroll in Winter Session last year, she had three goals: to get ahead, finish the final requirement for her minor in human services and lessen her future courselo …
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Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Youth
October 21, 2025Assistant Professors Eric Layland and Brittany Zakszeski share guidance for parents, teachers and school leaders October 10, 2025 During adolescence—a period defined by rapid physical, emotional and social development—LGBTQ+ youth often grapple with th …
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Graduate Programs Virtual Open House
October 21, 2025Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. EST 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. General information for all participants; panel of current students 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. Breakout sessions by academic program Graduates of our master’s and doctoral programs emerge wi …
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Research Spotlight: Eric Layland
October 21, 2025Assistant Professor Eric Layland finds elevated mental health symptoms and underage substance use among Delaware LGBT+ youth October 10, 2025 National Coming Out Day continues to be a reminder that LGBTQ+ individuals make a brave decision to disclose t …
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