The University of Delaware is a nationally renowned research university with an award-winning faculty. From modest origins, the university has evolved to become a well-known, technology-driven, research-oriented entity. Prominent figures from a wide range of fields have attended the university and contribute to its well-connected alumni community. International students introduce their heritage, culture, and experience to the university, encouraging them to express themselves. Students at universities succeed because they are exposed to professors who inspire and challenge them, training them to transform their concepts into action. The University of Delaware is dedicated to academic excellence, research, and service for undergraduate and graduate students. The campus community is warm and welcoming, with notable guest speakers, over 300 active student groups, and other arts and cultural events. It has locations across the state, including Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown, and Lewes, and its lively main campus in Newark. The students' education as global citizens is further enhanced by a vibrant study-abroad initiative and expanding international collaborations.