Eco Tip

Recycle used batteries, whether rechargeable or alkaline.

Welcome

The University of Delaware’s Environmental Portal is a central place for future and current students, faculty, staff and the public to connect to the many environmentally focused programs the University has to offer.

In the opening decade of the 21st century, the constraints imposed by a common planet have come to the forefront. The University of Delaware, with a strong history of environmental research and education, is positioned to help lead the way in developing technological, social, political, and cultural solutions to these challenges.

Here you will find connections to our top-notch academic programs for undergraduate and graduate students. You can also connect to environmental student clubs and organizations. If you are interested in the kinds of research taking place at UD, be sure to browse our Research and Centers pages. If you have questions or want additional information about what you discover here, click here to contact us.

Enviro News at UD

  • UD's Earth Week 2012 a success

    May 10, 2012 — Despite unpredictable spring weather, Earth Week 2012 at the University of Delaware went off without a hitch, according to organizers.

  • Jaisi wins ORAU Powe Award

    Deb Jaisi, an assistant professor of plant and soil sciences, was one of 30 scientists selected nationwide to receive ORAU’s Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award.

  • New grant for legume-microbe study

    May 10, 2012 — Janine Sherrier, professor in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Delaware, is part of a team that has been awarded $6.8 million from the National Science Foundation to study the legume Medicago truncatula.