African American Literature, taught by Dr. Tom Morgan. The course introduced me to powerful works that deepened my understanding of my identity and the world around me. … I gained new insight into how race and privilege shape everyday life and the lasting effects of systemic injustice, which still resonate with me today. — Alexia “Lex” Siakwan-Adusei ’24, International studies
My favorite class was Ebony Heritage Singers, led by Dr. Donna Cox. It not only set high vocal standards but also created a welcoming environment for students of all backgrounds. Dr. Cox is truly a UD treasure. — Daria-Yvonne Jackson Graham ’94, Management
I really liked my intro to geology course that I took as a freshman, taught by Dr. (Zelalem) Bedaso. I was a discover arts major, just taking the course to fulfill my science requirement. But I looked forward to the lectures every week and loved learning about different aspects of geology. I ended up declaring a geology major later on. —Nichole Kirk ’18, Geology
My favorite was Dr. Lawrence Ruff’s marvelous six-hour humanities class in which we read, looked at modernist art and watched films. That class broke open my mind, and I’m still working with modernist literature in my research today. — Lisa Beery Tyler ’85, English
My favorite class was actually a group of classes — anything with a digital marketing focus taught by Irene J. Dickey. She created her own compelling content and rigorous curriculum in a field that was constantly changing, and she taught in a way that gave us both theoretical knowledge and practical use. —Kristen Engelsman Sydelko ’05, Marketing
My favorite class at UD was Accounting for Community, taught by Dr. (Curtis) Farnsel, as a part of the accounting master’s program. I enjoyed it because we got to apply the things we learned in undergrad to impactful things like sustainability, charities and local governments. —Ethan Carter ’24, Accounting
As a business major, I pursued a minor in philosophy for fun (yes, fun), and my favorite classes at UD were in that department. I especially enjoyed Symbolic Logic and Language & Our World with Professor [Kurt] Mosser, whose penchant for colorful language and cowboy boots made even the most dense subjects engaging and unforgettable. —Meredith Hirt ’13, Marketing & Entrepreneurship
Lean Manufacturing Methods really shaped how I think about process management. Professor Rebecca Blust made the material engaging and connected it to real-world applications, which stuck with me. —Yvonne Zhou Lewis ’07, Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Dr. [Eugene] August's Expository Writing. In a complex world, writing succinctly is truly an art to be learned and practiced. —Bob Saum ’84, Accounting
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