Located in Dover, Del., Delaware State University was founded in 1947 and has 3,400 students.
Located in Dover, Del., Delaware State University was founded in 1947 and has 3,400 students.

April 23, 2026
Delaware State University students visited Leonard L. Williams Justice Center for firsthand exposure to courtroom proceedings. The experience included observing a live trial and engaging with law enforcement leaders. Students described it as valuable preparation for potential careers in law.
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April 21, 2026
Lawmakers joined community members at Delaware State University’s Unapologetically Black Conference on April 20. The event focused on legislative updates around justice reform, health equity gains like lower infant mortality rates among Blacks, educational access improvements—and honored local leaders’ work.
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April 17, 2026
Delaware State University held its fifth Annual Sexual Assault Prevention Conference focused on empowering students against dating violence. Keynote speakers addressed trauma awareness and healthy relationships while connecting attendees with campus resources.
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April 16, 2026
Delaware State University students traveled to Belize for hands-on research across rainforest reserve sites this March. Participants collected environmental data while exploring local culture through tours of Mayan ruins, medicinal plants, caves, mangroves, and marine life.
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April 14, 2026
Delaware State University students recently visited WPVI-TV 6ABC's newsroom for hands-on learning about broadcast journalism careers. The trip offered insight into news production processes while highlighting representation within media professions.
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December 5, 2025
FOIA Request to Delaware State University regarding public university FY 2024 employee salaries on December 5, 2025.
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November 4, 2025
FOIA Request to Delaware State University regarding employee compensation data for Fiscal Year 2025 on November 4, 2025.
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October 22, 2025
FOIA Request to Delaware State University regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
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July 14, 2025
In 2024, 1,267 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in Delaware, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employers Data Hub.
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March 26, 2025
In 2024, 94.2% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Delaware were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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