May 4, 2021
The University of Delaware recently announced that it will be extending President Dennis Assanisâ contract for another five years, until the year 2026.
Abby Newton/THE REVIEW Associate News Editor
The University of Delaware recently announced that it will be extending President Dennis Assanisâ contract for another five years, until the year 2026. Assanis took over as university president in 2016 but before served as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Stony Brook University.
Originally from Greece, Assanis holds several advanced degrees in marine engineering â four of which are from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Upon his election in 2016, Assanis expressed that he was committed towards promoting diversity and inclusion on campus.
India native finds second home at UD Article by Adam S. Kamras Photo by Janet Mendonca April 13, 2021
Rita Rawal one of countless students supported by UDâs Graduate College
Over the course of her 25 years and various positions at the University of Delaware, Mary Martin has always maintained an open-door policy for graduate students to stop in to see her at their convenience. Whether they are looking for guidance with their academic plans or finances, a friendly and empathetic person to talk with or any other kind of support, Martin has been there to listen and propose options for a solution to the problem. When Rita Rawal visited Martin, the current associate vice provost for graduate and professional education and associate dean of UDâs Graduate College, for the first time in January 2008, it changed her life forever.