University of Delaware facts for kids
The University of Delaware is a well-known university located in Newark, Delaware. It's a special kind of school because it gets funding from both private donations and the state government. This means it's partly a private university and partly a public university.
The university started a long time ago, in 1743. Three of its very first students became important figures. They later signed the Declaration of Independence, a famous document that declared America's freedom. Many other notable people have studied here. One famous graduate is Joe Biden, who later became the 46th President of the United States.
The school's mascot is the Blue Hens. This is also the official state bird of Delaware! The main school colors are blue and yellow.
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Discover the University of Delaware
The University of Delaware is often called "UD" by its students. It is one of the oldest universities in the United States. It has a long history of teaching and research.
A Mix of Public and Private Support
UD is unique because it's both a private and a public university. This means it gets money from different places. It receives funds from the state of Delaware, like a public school. But it also gets money from private donations and student tuition, like a private school. This mix helps the university offer many programs and opportunities.
Campus Life and Learning
The main campus is in Newark, Delaware. It has many buildings, including classrooms, science labs, and dorms where students live. The university offers a wide range of subjects to study. Students can learn about science, engineering, arts, business, and much more. There are also many clubs and sports teams for students to join.
The Blue Hens Mascot
The Blue Hens are the proud mascot of the University of Delaware. This name comes from a special type of chicken. These chickens were known for their fighting spirit during the American Revolutionary War. The Blue Hen chicken is also the state bird of Delaware. This makes the mascot a perfect symbol for the university and the state.
Famous People Who Studied Here
Many people who went to the University of Delaware have become famous.
- Three early students signed the Declaration of Independence. This was a very important document in American history.
- Joe Biden is one of the most well-known graduates. He served as the 47th Vice President of the United States and later became the 46th President of the United States.
- His wife, Jill Biden, who became the First Lady of the United States, also has degrees from UD.
- Other graduates include important politicians like Chris Christie, a former Governor of New Jersey.
- Scientists like Richard F. Heck, who won a Nobel Prize in Chemistry, also studied here.
- Even astronauts, like Lodewijk van den Berg, are UD alumni.
- In sports, famous athletes like WNBA player Elena Delle Donne and NFL quarterback Joe Flacco went to UD.
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The south green with Memorial Hall in the background and Magnolia Circle in the foreground.
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Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Laboratory
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Dupont Hall on the Central Green, College of Engineering
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Brown and Sypherd Hall; residence halls on the North Green
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Trabant University Center
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University of Delaware shuttle bus
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Thomas McKean, President of the Continental Congress, 2nd Governor of Pennsylvania and President of Delaware, signer of the Declaration of Independence
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Joe Biden, 46th President of the United States and 47th Vice President of the United States; former U.S. Senator for Delaware
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Chris Christie, former Governor of New Jersey
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Steve Schmidt, political communications strategist
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Richard F. Heck, Nobel Prize in Chemistry laureate
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Lodewijk van den Berg, astronaut
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Larry Probst, CEO of Electronic Arts
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Elena Delle Donne, WNBA player for the Washington Mystics
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Joe Flacco, NFL Quarterback for the New York Jets
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See also
In Spanish: Universidad de Delaware para niños
