Posts Tagged ‘delaware state university’
DSU Partners with United Airlines to Train New Pilots – 50% Women & People of Color
United Airlines has set a new diversity goal – that 50% of students at its new pilot training academy will be women and people of color. In a release today, United will begin accepting applications as it works to train 5000 new pilots by 2030 – with at least half women and people of color.…
Read MoreDSU, UMES Receive $20-Million Gifts
Delaware State University is receiving its largest ever financial gift, as is the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is listed by Forbes magazine as one of the world’s most powerful women. The gifts are part of her second cycle of charitable donations, which brings her 2020 total of giving to more than…
Read MoreDel. Electoral College Members Cast Ballots for Biden-Harris Ticket
At a 32-minute ceremony in Dover, three members of the Delaware Electoral College cast their ballots Monday for the White House ticket of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. John Daniello, Marie Mayor and Marla Blunt-Carter put their names on the ballot during a socially-distanced event held on the gym floor at Delaware State University in…
Read MoreDSU President To Lead Presidential Inauguration Committee
The President of Delaware State University, Dr. Tony Allen, has been named Chief Executive Officer of the four-member Presidential Inauguration Committee. Allen was chosen by Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to take on that responsibility. The committee will organize activities surrounding the scheduled January 20th swearing-in ceremonies in Washington. “As the 46th President of the…
Read MoreDSU Student Gunned Down At Large Party In Dover
No threat at Delaware State University after reports of active shooter, Dover PD confirms
Delaware State University Swears In New Member to Board of Trustees
Governor John Carney’s appointee to the Delaware State University Board of Trustees were recently sworn in to the position in Dover. Esthelda R. Parker Selby of Milton was appointed by the Governor and officially sworn in by Board Chairperson Devona Williams on June 20. This brings the board to full 15-member body status. For more…
Read MoreCongratulations to DSU Class of 2019
Saturday is graduation day at Delaware State University. The 134th Commencement Ceremony begins at 10am at Alumni Stadium – the keynote speaker is US Representative of North Carolina, Alma Adams. Among the approximately 750 graduates are seven 4.0 graduates – including Stephanie Lynn of Felton, who is attained a 4.0 GPA – but completed her…
Read MoreDelaware Department of Agriculture Launches Hemp Research Program
The Delaware Department of Agriculture says it is launching a Hemp research pilot program to study the agricultural and economic benefits of producing products like CBD oil. The program known as the Delaware Hemp Research Pilot Program was created as a  partnership with Delaware State University’s College of Agriculture and Related Sciences. Delaware Secretary of…
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