Human Development and Family Sciences

  • Research Spotlight: Roderick L. Carey

    March 12, 2024

    University of Delaware professor publishes a rich case study of Black and Latinx experiences at a college preparatory school February 29, 2024 What comes next after high school graduation? While this question can be vexing for many students, adolescent …

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  • KON Fall Initiation Ceremony

    October 4, 2023

    On Sunday, November 12th at 1:30 p.m. The Department of Human Development and Family Sciences will participate in the annual Kappa Omicron Nu Initiation Ceremony to initiate a select group of students into the Omicron Alpha Upsilon chapter.  The ceremo …

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  • Study Education in South Africa or Barbados

    July 25, 2023

    UD Professor Norma Gaines-Hanks shares insight and expertise on studying abroad For more than two decades, University of Delaware Professor Emerita Norma Gaines-Hanks has taken predominantly white groups of students to the predominantly Black countries …

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  • HDFS Celebration of Excellence

    May 3, 2023

    Please join us on Friday, May 12th for the 2023 Celebration of Excellence Ceremony and Reception.  The event will take place from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. in Clayton Hall. Please click here to RSVP for this event.

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  • In The News: Allison Karpyn on Accessing Healthy Food Through WIC

    January 11, 2023

    CEHD Associate Professor Discusses Research on Accessing Healthy Food through Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children December 12, 2022 Allison Karpyn, associate professor in CEHD’s  Department of Human Development and Fa …

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  • graduate student presents research to faculty at steele symposium

    Virtual Graduate Open House

    December 20, 2022

    Learn how our graduate programs can help you advance your career! Monday, January 23th, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.   General information and student panel 7:15 to 8:00 p.m.   Breakout sessions by academic program   Graduates of our master …

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  • Marvin B. Sussman Award Ceremony

    November 11, 2022

    Please join us on Friday, December 9th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. to honor the Marvin B. Sussman Award recipient, Danielle Riser. You can attend the event in person, in ALS 220, or virtually. Please email Kristen Pousson, kpousson@udel.edu, with any questio …

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  • CEHD WELCOMES 10 NEW FACULTY MEMBERS

    October 18, 2022

    New hires build on CEHD’s strengths in special education, human development and family sciences, education policy and more. October 18, 2022 This fall, the University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) welcomes 10 new faculty …

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  • KON Initiation Ceremony

    October 18, 2022

    On Sunday, November 6th at 1:30 p.m. The Department of Human Development and Family Sciences will participate in the annual Kappa Omicron Nu Initiation Ceremony to initiate a select group of students into the Omicron Alpha Upsilon chapter.  The ceremon …

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  • Race and Culture: Exploring the Last 100 Years of Research on Black Families

    September 30, 2022

    Exploring the Last 100 Years of Research on Black Families Please join us on Wednesday, November 2nd at 1:00 p.m. to hear Chrishana M. Lloyd present how family science and scholars from other disciplines have been conducting research on and about Black …

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