Local Students Graduate from the University of Delaware

The newest members of the University of Delaware's Class of 2011 and their achievements were celebrated during Winter Commencement ceremonies held Sunday, Jan. 8, in Newark, DE.

University President Patrick Harker welcomed an audience of more than 4,000, which included more than 500 new Blue Hens, as well as UD faculty, administrators and members of the UD Board of Trustees.

Students graduating from our area included:

William Chan, of Cedarhurst

Mary Jankosky, of Woodmere

Steven Scher, of North Woodmere

The University of Delaware, founded in 1743, is one of the most popular universities in the U.S. Our student body encompasses nearly 17,000 undergraduates, 3,700 graduate students and 850 students in professional and continuing studies from across the country and around the globe.