University of Delaware College of Arts & Sciences

Headed to the beach this weekend? 🏖 We asked faculty in the University of Delaware Department of English to share their favorite summer beach reads, and we’ll be featuring a new recommendation each week all summer long.

This week’s recommendation comes from Professor Matt Kinservik: “Vacationland: True Stories from Painful Beaches” by John Hodgman.

You can find the full reading list here: https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/cas/units/departments/english/about-us/summer-reading-recommendations/

Who are UD faculty cheering for in the World Cup? (Part 2)

Caleb Everett (CAS Dean) - 🇧🇷Brasil 🇧🇷
Everett grew up in the Amazonia and supported the team since he was a child.

Yoel Villahermosa Serrano (Languages, Literatures and Cultures) - 🇪🇸Spain🇪🇸
Serrano is from Spain, but he also believes they're a very exciting team and have a big chance of winning the World Cup!

If you want to see the faculty in action, they’ll be playing soccer at Frazer Field behind the Little Bob on Wednesdays at 5:30 PM. 🌎🏆

Summer reading season continues 🌴 We asked faculty in the University of Delaware Department of English to share their favorite summer beach reads, and we’ll be featuring a new recommendation each week all summer long.

This week’s recommendation comes from Associate Professor Peter X. Feng: “The School for Good Mothers” by Jessamine Chan.

Here’s the full reading list: https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/cas/units/departments/english/about-us/summer-reading-recommendations/

UD faculty will be celebrating the World Cup all summer with weekly pick-up soccer games. Want to know who they're cheering for? (Part 1)

Adil Bentahar (University of Delaware English Language Institute) - 🇲🇦Morocco🇲🇦
"I’ll be cheering for Morocco because it’s where I grew up and where I first learned the values of teamwork, perseverance and community that soccer embodies. As a Moroccan now teaching in the United States, I’m especially excited to see the 2026 World Cup bring people and cultures together across borders."

David Seckel (Physics and Astronomy Department at University of Delaware) - 🇺🇸USA vs Iran🇮🇷
"It would be fun if Iran and the U.S. ran into each other, so I'm rooting for them to both finish 2nd in their groups and play on July 3 in match 88.

Catch them in action at Frazer Field behind the Little Bob on Wednesdays at 5:30 PM. 🌎🏆

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For University of Delaware political scientist Kassra Oskooii, conflict resolution isn't limited to the classroom.

An associate professor in the University of Delaware Political Science and International Relations, Oskooii is also a longtime soccer referee. As the world turns its attention to the World Cup, he shares what officiating has taught him about trust, communication and making tough calls under pressure.

Read more: https://www.udel.edu/udaily/2026/june/world-cup-soccer-referee-political-scientist-kassra-oskooii/

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Happy National Higher Education Day! 🎓

At University of Delaware and the College of Arts and Sciences, student support goes beyond the classroom. From academic advising and tutoring to scholar programs, certificates and accelerated 4+1 degrees, CAS offers resources to help students thrive during every step of their journey.

Learn more about student support and opportunities through CAS on our website: https://www.udel.edu/cas

Summer reading season is underway ☀️ We asked faculty in the University of Delaware Department of English to share their favorite summer beach reads, and we’ll be featuring a new recommendation each week all summer long.

This week’s recommendation comes from Director of Undergraduate Studies and Associate Professor Délice Williams: “The Season of Styx Malone” by Kekla Magoon.

Heading to the bookstore this weekend? Here’s the full reading list: https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/cas/units/departments/english/about-us/summer-reading-recommendations/

Congratulations to UD Sociology & Criminal Justice doctoral students Maria Paula Mendoza, Abass Muhammed and Wei Wang on being named 2026 Graduate Community Engagement Summer Scholars.

Their projects reflect the power of social science research to address complex challenges, strengthen communities and deepen our understanding of the world around us.

From supporting Latine survivors of intimate partner violence, to examining the experiences of Black youth in Wilmington, to exploring faith and identity among Christians in China, these scholars are conducting meaningful research with real-world impact.

We are proud to see University of Delaware graduate students applying their expertise in ways that advance knowledge and serve communities.

Summer reading season is here 📚 We asked faculty in the University of Delaware Department of English to share their favorite summer beach reads, and we’ll be featuring a new recommendation each week all summer long.

This week’s recommendation comes from Professor and English Education Coordinator Jill Ewing Flynn: “The Road to Tender Hearts” by Annie Hartnett.

Heading to the bookstore this weekend? Here’s the full reading list: https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/cas/units/departments/english/about-us/summer-reading-recommendations/

Familiar faces, fabulous faculty and furry friends 🪭🐾🎓

Scroll to see all of the above from the CAS Convocation ceremonies.