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.
Fei Xie appointed Edgar S. Woolard, Jr. Chair of Corporate Governance - Fei Xie has been appointed the Edgar S. Woolard, Jr. Chair of Corporate Governance. Xie, who previously held the Chaplin Tyler Professorship, was selected for the endowed chair in recognition of his scholarly achievements and contributions to corporate governance research.
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.
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 Reorganizes Departments, Launches New School - UD’s Lerner College reorganized its academic departments and launched the Neil Book School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship to strengthen interdisciplinary education in AI transformation and technology; innovation and societal change; and leadership and organizations. 
Lerner College Celebrates the Class of 2026 Graduates - The University of Delaware’s Lerner College celebrated more than 1,500 graduates from the Class of 2026 during Convocation and Commencement ceremonies honoring undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students.
Meet Antonia Vázquez, UD’s Youngest Grad of 2026 - At just 18, Vazquez will graduate with a 4.0, a finance degree from Lerner and a solid path forward toward a future in academia. 
UD Forms Neil Book School of Innovation & Entrepreneurship - The University of Delaware will launch the Neil Book School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship as part of the Lerner College, expanding experiential learning, venture creation and interdisciplinary innovation opportunities for students across the University.
Lerner In The News
Read the latest on Lerner faculty and staff featured in news publications.