Academic Showcase

The academic showcase highlights the research, experiences and successes of the Lerner academic community. Lerner faculty produce impactful research into technological innovations, consumer behavior and global business trends.
 


Lerner Climbs to No. 41 in Global Business Case Impact Ranking - University of Delaware’s Lerner College rises nine spots in The Case Centre’s 2026 Impact Index, recognizing the global reach of faculty-developed teaching cases that connect business education with real-world challenges.
Outside Coast Rehoboth Beach and Sirocco Food and Drink are (from left) Chef Clay Drake, Julian Gilliland, Anna Ellingsworth and General Manager Alli Hutchinson. Cape Henlopen students Gilliland and Ellingsworth participated in the University of Delaware's hospitality internship pilot, gaining workplace experience while earning college credit. From Summer Jobs to Future Careers: UD Internship Opens Doors - A University of Delaware partnership gave 25 Cape Henlopen High School students paid internships, college credit and career experience while helping coastal employers develop Delaware’s future hospitality workforce.
Lerner students outside of Purnell Hall on the University of Delaware campus. From Campus Tours to Career Moves: Finding Your Footing From College to Career - Lerner's Jill Pante and Jenifer Laird coauthored a Delaware Business Times article that explores the transition from college to career, offering perspective on navigating uncertainty, building connections and finding opportunities along the way.
Lerner Class of 2025 turns opportunity into career success - Lerner’s Class of 2025 achieved a 92% career outcomes rate and $67,500 median starting salary, translating flexible academics, experiential learning and strong industry connections into meaningful careers across sectors nationwide.
Fei Xie, Professor of Finance Fei Xie appointed Edgar S. Woolard, Jr. Chair of Corporate Governance - Finance professor Fei Xie has been appointed the Edgar S. Woolard Jr. Chair in Corporate Governance and faculty director of research in corporate governance at UD’s Lerner College.
Wendy Smith Wendy Smith receives Academy of Management Annals Decade Award - Lerner professor Wendy Smith received the 2026 Academy of Management Annals Decade Award, recognizing her influential research on how organizations and leaders navigate competing demands and persistent tensions.
Charles Walker and Joseph Mezzatesta headshots Two Lerner College Grad Students Named Fulbright Scholars - Charles Walker and Joseph Mezzatesta are two of nine UD students who are recent recipients of the 2026-27 U.S. Fulbright Scholarship.
Lerner Names Leaders for New Academic Structure - Four faculty leaders have been appointed to guide Lerner's new academic structure, including the Neil Book School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, as the college's reorganization takes effect July 1.
How the 2026 FIFA World Cup Is Bringing People Together - University of Delaware experts examine how the 2026 FIFA World Cup is strengthening communities, inspiring youth participation and creating shared experiences that endure long after the tournament ends.
2026 Lerner College Faculty Promotions Announced - The University of Delaware Board of Trustees approved the promotions of 88 faculty members at its semiannual meeting on May 11, including eight promotions for Lerner College faculty.


Lerner In The News
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