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UD Online MBA Rises to No. 32 in Poets&Quants 2026 Rankings. Nine-spot jump reflects the Lerner College’s continued momentum, faculty excellence and a student-centered online learning experience
Poets&Quants named University of Delaware professor Julia Bayuk a 2025 Best Undergraduate Business Professor, recognizing her role in shaping Lerner’s student experience, academic pathways and community-focused first-year programs.
Lerner’s 2025 highlights included a five-year strategic plan, transformative gift from the Siegfried family, new Co-op Program and creation of the Financial Planning Center.
Julia Birchfield spent her summer as a marketing associate with Seaside Vacations and Sales where she helped earn the company the 2025 VRMA Best Property Manager Marketing Campaign Award.
UD Assistant Professor of Marketing Amit Kumar’s research finds that receiving experiential gifts over material goods leads to greater happiness.
Beth Schinoff, Barton Willage, Leting Zhang and Michael Gelman presented on their recent research to Lerner College colleagues.
A new partnership between Lerner College and Warwick’s Gillmore Centre strengthens pioneering scholarship, expanding collaborative research, faculty exchange and global engagement in fintech with real-world industry and policy impact.
Three UD accounting majors earned prestigious PCAOB Scholarships, receiving national recognition for academic excellence, leadership, and dedication as they prepare to launch their professional careers after graduation.
NABA members mentored local students, attended a regional conference, and visited EY NYC, gaining leadership, career insights, and alumni connections.
ASA’s buddy program pairs upperclassmen with newer majors, offering mentoring, résumé support and guidance while fostering a strong service-minded community

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