Alumnus recognizes retired professor and friend

Professor Fleischman's career left a positive influence spanning generations of alumni

Four years ago, when I first stepped onto the university's campus as a freshman, I never imaged I'd be following the scent of body odor to the best homework assignment of my life. But there I was, navigating the depths of the Wachovia Center to the Philadelphia 76ers' locker room, where I got to interview NBA stars after a rare Sixers win. 3 comments

Tuition increase a bad move

Raising rates inconsiderate for new, current students

Like clockwork, the university raised its tuition for the 2010-2011 school year over the summer. On July 6, the new tuition rates — $2,000 for out-of-state students and $500 for in-state students—were announced a month after this year’s freshmen made their commitment to the university.

Univ. branding is overbearing

"Daring" slogan and commercial a bit too much

In an effort to attract prospective students, the university has introduced two new campaigns that seek to broaden the university name. With this fall’s “Dare to Be First” campaign, as well as a commercial expected to premier during the first televised Blue Hen football game, it seems the school has become a slogan of optimistic achievement, “daring” university students to be bold and successful. 2 comments

Stereotypes, assumptions lead to missed opportunities

There is much to learn from taking a summer internship in an unfamiliar city