One by one, Delaware’s institutions of higher education are asking for millions in state funding as lawmakers continue to fine-tune the state’s budget ahead of fiscal year 2025.
One such line item combined two of the state’s most prominent universities. University of Delaware and its smaller neighbor in Delaware State University are crafting dual-degree programs in the name of a bolstered engineering workforce.
Back in K-12, STEM is also top of mind. One state high school just advanced in a national Samsung competition. In this weekly roundup, we’ll catch you up these and other education updates you may have missed:
UD and DSU join forces for dual-degree programs
Laura Carlson sees it as partners responding to the needs of a workforce.
Just last week, the provost accompanied President Dennis Assanis and other University of Delaware leaders to discuss funding before state lawmakers. Among a requested 8.2% increase in overall funding was one line item combining both their institution — and Delaware State University.