Human Development and Family Sciences

  • Dean Okagaki to serve as interim deputy provost

    Dean Okagaki to serve as interim deputy provost

    April 7, 2015

    Lynn Okagaki, dean of the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), will serve as interim deputy provost for academic affairs. Okagaki will fill the vacancy on July 1 and will remain until an internal search has been conducted and a candidate …

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  • Luncheon held to celebrate a successful year of study abroad programs

    Luncheon held to celebrate a successful year of study abroad programs

    March 26, 2015

    The University of Delaware had a successful year of many study abroad programs, including HDFS’s trip to Barbados led by Dr. Gaines-Hanks. On March 11, a luncheon was held for members of the community to reflect on this year’s global adventures. UDaily …

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  • HDFS represented at Majors and Minors on Main event

    HDFS represented at Majors and Minors on Main event

    March 23, 2015

    With the help of Danielle Dolan, Academic Advisor, HDFS programs were represented at Majors and Minors on Main, an event organized for Associates in Arts (AA) students transitioning to the main UD Campus. Many AA students join Human Services and Early …

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  • CEHD ASPIRE student group holds panel discussion

    CEHD ASPIRE student group holds panel discussion

    March 23, 2015

    On Wednesday, March 11 the student organization ASPIRE held a panel discussion with CEHD alumni on the challenges and rewards of teaching. To learn more about ASPIRE and the networking event, read the UDaily Article.

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  • Deadline for Scholarship and Award Applications is now Wed., April 8, 2015

    Deadline for Scholarship and Award Applications is now Wed., April 8, 2015

    March 12, 2015

    Please note that the deadline for submitting applications for 2014-2015 Scholarships and Awards has been pushed back from March 15 to April 8 to allow students more time to complete the forms. Visit the scholarships and awards page for more information …

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  • Dr. Bahira Trask awarded prestigious Fellow Status by NCFR

    Dr. Bahira Trask awarded prestigious Fellow Status by NCFR

    March 3, 2015

    The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) awarded three of its members, including Dr. Bahira Trask, the Fellow Status. Recipients of this award have made outstanding contributions to the field of the family. Visit the NCFR website to learn more a …

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  • Two students study abroad in Barbados with Gilman Scholarship

    Two students study abroad in Barbados with Gilman Scholarship

    February 27, 2015

    Jaylen Wingfield and Ayanna Gill traveled to Barbados in Winter 2015 to participate in service learning study abroad program with the help of the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship Program. To learn more about their service experience, and the scholarship …

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  • Dr. Buell and Dr. Hallam invited to attend Salzburg Global Seminar

    Dr. Buell and Dr. Hallam invited to attend Salzburg Global Seminar

    February 25, 2015

    Dr. Martha Buell and Dr. Rena Hallam have been selected as 2015 Salzburg Fellows, along with two other University of Delaware professors, and will travel to Austria to participate in a Salzburg Global Seminar. Dr. Buell and Dr. Hallam will attend as ex …

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  • 29th Annual Women’s History Month Film Series announced

    29th Annual Women’s History Month Film Series announced

    February 19, 2015

    The University of Delaware has announced the 29th Annual Women’s History Month Film series, which will run on Monday evenings from February 23 through March 23. The series is free and open to the public. For schedule information view the UDaily article …

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  • Campus Events Celebrate Black History Month

    Campus Events Celebrate Black History Month

    February 19, 2015

    The University of Delaware is hosting a range of events and activities to commemorate Black History Month. Events include lectures by MSNBC’s Melissa Harris-Perry and the president and former CEO of Harlem Children’s Zone, Geoffrey Canada. Exhibitions …

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