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Lerner Welcomes New Faculty: Todd Whitlow

This year, the UD Alfred Lerner College welcomed several new faculty members into its community. Todd Whitlow is a visiting instructor; he spoke with Lerner about his passion for sales and how he got into this career field.  

Lerner Welcomes New Faculty: Saif Mir

This year, the UD Alfred Lerner College welcomed several new faculty members into its community. Saif Mir is an assistant professor of operations management. He spoke with Lerner about his research focus and what sparked his interest in supply chain management.

Lerner Welcomes New Faculty: Jim Kaden

This year, the UD Alfred Lerner College welcomed several new faculty members into its community. Jim Kaden is a visiting instructor; he spoke with Lerner his vast experience in the athletics profession and what brought him to UD. 

Lerner Welcomes New Faculty: Dawn Getty Sutphin

This year, Lerner College welcomed several new faculty members into its community. Dawn Getty Sutphin is the director of the director of trust management minor; she spoke with Lerner about her research focus and how she got into this field.  

Lerner Welcomes New Faculty: Amit Kumar

Kumar, an assistant professor of marketing and psychological & brain sciences; discussed his research focus and how he got into his career field.  

Double Del Love Story Comes Full Circle at UD Wedding

Two Lerner alumni build on a multigenerational UD legacy, as their families’ shared history and college connections come together in a wedding that celebrates love, friendship and Blue Hen pride.

UD’s Xiao Fang’s Research Shapes Responsible AI Future

Professor Xiao Fang’s 26-year commitment to artificial intelligence research is helping businesses design transparent, accountable AI systems, offering timely solutions as new global regulations reshape how organizations deploy emerging technologies.

Jiaheng Xie Using AI to Spot High-Risk Videos

While many TikTok videos are harmless, some types of content and the platform’s recommendation algorithm contribute to worsening mental health and increase risk of self-harm and even suicidal thoughts among teenagers.

Outstanding Lifelong Lerner: Ryleigh Pineda

Ryleigh Pineda, a 2025 graduate of the Lerner College of Business and Economics with a sport management major, built her college experience around hands-on learning, leadership and a passion for the sports industry. She also expanded her industry perspective through an operations internship with NBCUniversal during coverage of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.


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