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Opinion: Law school is an underrated option for humanities graduates
Humanities majors have long been criticized as being “useless.” However, there’s an unsung option for an undergraduate to get a degree in the subjects that universities were originally created to teach. Opinion: Law school is an underrated option for humanities graduates was…
Russell and Brown residence halls close for fall semester renovations
Russell and Brown Residence Halls close for the foreseeable future as unspecified renovations begin. Russell and Brown residence halls close for fall semester renovations was first posted on September 26, 2026 at 3:00 pm. ©2022 " The Review ". Use of this feed is for personal…
A look inside faculty contract negotiations: AAUP and university clash over academic freedom and job security
What were supposed to be routine contractual negotiations between faculty and the university administration have evolved into a long-lasting dispute over key concerns. A look inside faculty contract negotiations: AAUP and university clash over academic freedom and job security…
The university rolls out Flock cameras across campus, is met with student response
Under the advice of the newly hired Executive Vice President for Finance & Administration and the University of Delaware Police Department (UDPD) artificial intelligence surveillance cameras are being installed on campus. Students have responded with petitions and organizations…
Delaware wins $16 million to strengthen charter schools
Five-year federal grant will support new and expanding programs while adding oversight and accountability measures DOVER, Del. — Delaware has secured a five-year, $16 million federal grant to expand access to public charter schools while strengthening the oversight, financial…
Personal Essay: How studying abroad changed my life
After spending a month in London studying criminal justice, staff reporter Kelly Hall details all of the excursions, places and people that made the experience rewarding and worthwhile. Personal Essay: How studying abroad changed my life was first posted on August 27, 2026 at…
Delaware men’s lacrosse embarks on its first Atlantic 10 Conference season
The Delaware men’s lacrosse team did not find the success they were looking for in their inaugural season in the Atlantic 10 Conference. However, they have found a silver lining in their head coach and team captains, who are driving the team towards becoming a fierce competitor…
A look at the university’s esports teams for marginalized genders
In 2023, the university’s esports program introduced VALORANT Sphinx and Overwatch Phoenix, its first teams solely for marginalized genders. Today, the number of players of marginalized genders has grown from a small minority to a third of the program. A look at the university’s…
Head coach Amy Altig and senior attacker Ella Rishko reflect on the 2026 women’s lacrosse season
As the season comes to an end, a breakdown of the Delaware Blue Hens women’s lacrosse season features insights from head coach Amy Altig and star attacker Ella Rishko on the team’s first season in the Atlantic Sun Conference. Head coach Amy Altig and senior attacker Ella Rishko…
Exclusive: President Carlson talks inauguration, student protest and future of Biden Hall
President Laura Carlson, the university’s 29th president, was inaugurated on April 17. She spoke to The Review about the inauguration, academic freedom on campus and new capital investments. Exclusive: President Carlson talks inauguration, student protest and future of Biden Hall…
Delaware softball caps historic first season in Conference USA
The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens’ softball program has concluded its first season as a member of Conference USA. The pride of Delaware celebrated a conference-best eight postseason awards, and an extensive list of young talent that illuminates the path of a bright future in…
The university’s student government association elects a new board of representatives for the 2026-2027 school year
As the end of the spring semester nears, students elect new SGA representatives for the upcoming year. The university’s student government association elects a new board of representatives for the 2026-2027 school year was first posted on May 9, 2026 at 1:00 pm. ©2022 " The…