University of Delaware
07/07/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/07/2026 12:51
Model mentorship
Model mentorship
Article by Jessica Henderson Photos by Shelly Silva and Sofina Shekhar and courtesy of William Woelki July 07, 2026
UD's College of Education and Human Development and partners advance the critical role of student mentorship nationwide
When you think about getting a Ph.D., images of books piled high and long, solitary nights at the library or lab may come to mind. But at the University of Delaware, doctoral education is far from solitary. In fact, mentorship is a cornerstone of the student experience, helping students navigate the hidden curriculum of academia, build professional networks and develop into scholars and leaders in their field.
That commitment was on display this spring, as the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) celebrated both the graduation of students like William Woelki, who earned his doctoral degree in human development and family sciences in May, and the 25th anniversary of the Cross-University Collaborative Mentoring Conference (CUCMC), a student-led professional event dedicated to fostering mentorship, collaboration and equity-focused scholarship.
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