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Lifelong Lerners: The Class of 2020

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By Lerner College

- May 28, 2020

Congratulations to the University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics’ Class of 2020! This class has not had the typical final semester or commencement at UD due to the coronavirus outbreak. These students have shown incredible resilience, maturity and spirit while adjusting to the many unexpected changes that they have encountered. Each installment of this series will profile an outstanding member of this class, showcasing their achievements, experiences at UD and what it means to be a Blue Hen.

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