University of Delaware

The University of Delaware, located in Newark, Delaware, is a public research university and one of the top 90 colleges in the U.S. It is also the largest university in the state. Presbyterian minister Francis Alison founded the school in 1743, and over the years, it’s has many names including Academy of Newark and Delaware College. Today, it sits on more than 2,000 acres of land. The school’s motto is “Scientia Sol Mentis Est” or “Knowledge is the light of the mind.” Notable alumni include Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, football quarterback Joe Flacco, Former Second Lady of the U.S. Jill Biden, Former Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie, microbiologist Daniel Nathans, basketball player Elena Delle Donne and signer to the U.S. Declaration of Independence James Smith. The school’s colors are blue and yellow and its official mascot is YoUDee, a blue hen. Its sports affiliation is NCAA Division I FCS – CAA, and varsity sports offered at the University of Delaware are men’s football, basketball, baseball, golf, lacrosse and soccer, and women’s basketball, cross country, swimming and diving, tennis and golf. There are 21 Division I teams. The school offers more than 100 study abroad programs in 40 different countries.

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