A WEEKLY ENEWSLETTER FOR THE DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING | MARCH 26
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UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES COMMENCEMENT KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
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The University will hold its 2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement Ceremonies at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., respectively, on Friday, May 15.
The keynote speakers will be Thasunda Brown Duckett, President and CEO of TIAA, for the undergraduate ceremony and Rosie Allen-Herring, the newly named President and Chief Executive Officer of United Way Worldwide, for the graduate ceremony. Read full story
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DSU’S ECIC JOINS NATIONAL CONVERSATION AT SXSW EDU ON EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKFORCE
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Delaware State University’s Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC) recently took part in a national conversation on strengthening the early childhood workforce during SXSW EDU 2026, a renowned conference that brings together educators, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore the future of education, on March 9-12 in Austin, Texas. Read full story
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Five home games plus another home game at Lincoln Financial Field highlight Head Coach DeSean Jackson's second season after a historic first season at Delaware State University. The 12-game slate, split evenly with six home and six away contests, includes six Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference matchups. The Hornets kick off the season under the Alumni Stadium lights on Thursday, August 27, hosting the Seawolves of Stony Brook. More at dsuhornets.com
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ADMITTED STUDENTS DAY | APRIL 18
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The Office of Admissions will host Admitted Students’ Day on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on the main campus for students admitted for the fall 2026 semester and their families to experience the energy, pride and community that make DSU home. At Admitted Students Day, students will have the opportunity to:
👋 Connect with fellow admitted students, faculty and staff
🎓 Learn more about academic programs, student life and campus resources
🎭 Enjoy live performances from DSU student organizations
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SGAES DISSERTATION BOOT CAMP | MARCH 31 & APRIL 2
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The School of Graduate, Adult and Extended Studies is hosting a virtual Dissertation Boot Camp designed to help graduate students strengthen their academic writing and move forward with confidence.
This series will offer practical strategies to help students organize research, improve academic writing, and master APA formatting. Support is available for dissertations, research papers, manuscripts, and scholarly projects.
The virtual series will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and includes “Word 101” on Tuesday, March 31 and “How to Craft the Literature Review” on Thursday, April 2.
Students can register at www.desu.edu/dissertation-bootcamp-0331 and www.desu.edu/dissertation-bootcamp-0402.
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30% OFF CHAMPION SALE AT CAMPUS BOOKSTORE
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The bookstore is offering 30% off Champion apparel due to recent snow closures.
The sale runs from today, March 25, through Tuesday, March 31, so don’t miss your chance to save on your favorite DSU gear.
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COLLEGE STUDENTS WANTED FOR SLEEP HEALTH STUDY
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Are you interested in getting involved with research? Delaware State University and the University of Delaware are looking for college students across the state to take part in a sleep health research study.
Participants will visit the research site twice for less than 90 minutes total, wear a watch-like device for seven days and nights, complete a seven-day sleep log, and answer questionnaires related to demographics, social indices, and sleep habits.
Eligible students can earn up to $50 for participating.
To learn more or sign up, scan the QR code on the flyer, visit this link or contact collegesleepde@gmail.com or 302.319-4547.
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THESIS AND DISSERTATION DEFENSES
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On Wednesday, April 1, Mahin Muntasir will present a Master’s Dissertation Defense at 9 a.m. in the Science Center, Room 216 or virtually via Zoom using Meeting ID: 267 581 2198 and Passcode: FLUxw0. Join at https://us05web.zoom.us/j/2675812198?pwd=0gycjqa7JH6auIeQPgzYshjban9FFD.1&omn=81761917750. The dissertation is titled “First-Principles Investigation of Yttrium-Doped Aluminum Nitride and Optical-Electrical Characterization of Niobium-Doped Vanadium Oxide Thin Films.”
On Tuesday, April 7, Minh Nguyen will present a Master of Science in Applied Optics Thesis Defense at 11 a.m. in the OSCAR Building, second floor seminar room. The thesis is titled “Implementations and Investigations of CPT and Ramsey-CPT Atomic Clocks in Rubidium Vapor.”
On Wednesday, April 8, Kevin Omar Diaz-Aponte will present a Doctoral Dissertation Defense at 2 p.m. in the Science Center, Room 213, or virtually via Microsoft Teams. Join at https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22825264294383?p=RnoOhZbfhMpuVx3RBf. The dissertation is titled “Performance Optimization of a Micro-Bolometer and 2D/3D Heterostructures Based on Transition Metal Dichalcogenides and Ferroelectric Thin-Films.”
On Thursday, April 9, Tiffany Bamfo will present a PhD Dissertation Defense at 10 a.m. in OSCAR A103 or virtually via Microsoft Teams. Join at https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2367194418719?p=a8YvDsRBNs1htHSX11. The dissertation is titled “Assessing the influence of cortical astrocytes on neuronal development in the SMNdelta7 mouse model for spinal muscular atrophy.”
The School of Graduate, Adult and Extended Studies recognizes the following students for recent thesis and dissertation defense completions.
Yvette Mukunzi completed a Master’s Thesis Defense on Thursday, March 19. The thesis is titled “Integrating Indigenous African Food Composition Data into the USDA Food Data Central to Improve Dietary Guidance for U.S. Consumers.”
Yao Zia completed a Doctoral Dissertation Defense on Friday, March 20 at 10 a.m. The dissertation is titled “A Modified Nonlinear Lorentz Model for Third-Order Optical Nonlinearity.”
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EVENTS
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DOVER PD EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA | MARCH 28
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Looking for a fun way to celebrate with the family? Head out to Dover Police Department’s Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 411 Legislative Ave. in Dover.
The event will feature an Easter egg hunt at 11:30 a.m., plus the Easter Bunny, a bounce house, face painting, food trucks, basketball courts and live music.
For more information, contact Melissa.ragona@cj.state.de.us or call 302-736-7111 and ask for Cpl. Ragona.
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CAN WE TALK? BLACKNESS AND THE STRUGGLE FOR AMERICAN IDENTITIES | APRIL 7
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The Department of Languages and Literatures and the MCVPA Department will host a keynote conversation featuring Dr. Michael Eric Dyson.
Join us on Tuesday, April 7, from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center, Parlors B and C, for a thought-provoking discussion on race, identity and culture.
A luncheon will be provided. Registration is required at go.desu.edu/dyson-2026.
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WHATCOAT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MEN’S DAY | APRIL 12
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Whatcoat United Methodist Church will host its annual Men’s Day on Sunday, April 12, at 10 a.m. at 341 Saulsbury Road in Dover.
The theme for this year’s program is “Men of Victory,” based on 1 John 2:14 (NKJV).
Dr. Harry L. Williams, president and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, will serve as guest speaker.
He previously served as president of Delaware State University and was a member of Whatcoat United Methodist Church.
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EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP INFORMATION SESSION | APRIL 21
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Learn more about Delaware State University’s Master of Education in Educational Leadership in Adult and Higher Education during an upcoming virtual information session.
Join us on Tuesday, April 21, or Tuesday, May 12, from 6 to 7 p.m. to explore how this 36-credit program prepares professionals to lead and support diverse learning communities in higher education.
The program focuses on key areas including diversity, adult and college student development, assessment and student success, equipping graduates with the skills needed to make a meaningful impact in the field.
Register to attend
For more information, contact Dr. Ashley Gray at agray@desu.edu.
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CLASSES/WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS
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IASS EASTER BREAK CLOSURE
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All IASS services, both in person and virtual, will be closed for Easter Break from Friday, April 3, through Monday, April 6, with sessions resuming on Tuesday, April 7.
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IHER NEUROSCIENCE SEMINAR SERIES | APRIL 2
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The Spring 2026 IHER Neuroscience Seminar Series continues with a presentation by Dr. Olujimi Ajijola, professor of medicine in the Division of Cardiology/Electrophysiology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
Join us on Thursday, April 2, at 11 a.m. in the Biology Auditorium, Science Center North 139, for a talk titled “Unraveling Cardiac Neural Circuits for a Healthy Brain and Heart.”
Light refreshments will follow. For more information, visit www.desu.edu/research/neuroscience-seminar-series or contact Dr. Brownlow at jbrownlow@desu.edu or Dr. Lawal at hlawal@desu.edu.
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CAST: SPRING 2026 OSCAR SEMINAR SERIES | APRIL 2
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The College of Agriculture, Science and Technology will host the next Spring 2026 OSCAR Seminar Series on Thursday, April 2, at 11 a.m. in the OSCAR Building, 1st Floor Seminar Room.
The seminar, “Marsh Expansion on the Delmarva Farmlands: Can Ongoing Changes be a Part of Long-Term Land Management?” will be presented by Pinki Mondal, Ph.D., of the University of Delaware.
For questions about the seminar, contact Dr. Hacene Boukari at hboukari@desu.edu.
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WHAT IT TAKES TO GET ALONG | APRIL 9
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The Office of Judicial Affairs and Student Government will host an engaging presentation featuring Mr. Ray Taylor.
Join us on Thursday, April 9, at 6 p.m. in the MLK Parlors for a discussion focused on understanding cause and effect and building stronger connections.
Students with judicial fines for fall 2025 or spring 2026 are encouraged to attend.
Register to attend
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WOMEN’S EVENING CHAT AND CHEW | APRIL 16
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The Office of Judicial Affairs and Student Government will host a Women’s Evening Chat and Chew.
Join us on Thursday, April 16, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the MLK Parlors for an engaging and informative program.
Students with judicial fines for fall 2025 or spring 2026 are encouraged to attend.
Register to attend
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