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Sep22023
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The Birth of America’s First Study Abroad Program

Modern international studyBy Dave TablerLeave a comment

Explore the origins of America’s first study abroad program, initiated by Raymond Kirkbride at the University of Delaware in 1923. Learn how his World War I service influenced a vision that transformed higher education and set a precedent for future programs.

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Dec292022
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Newark Academy becomes a college

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Above: University of Delaware, Old College / Special Collections, University of Delaware Library Francis Alison planted the seed for what is today the University of Delaware in 1765, when he established the Newark Academy in the town of the same name.   The school was in fact a transplant from a free school he’d begun in…

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Oct242022

from the “You Never Know” department

Random encountersBy Dave TablerLeave a comment

Had a meeting with a bookstore owner the other day in New Castle, DE. Before the meeting I popped into a Walgreens to get some bottled water. Set a copy of my “Delaware Before the Railroads” book on the counter while I got out my wallet to pay. Turns out the clerk is doing archeology…

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Dave Tabler is a Delaware-focused author using his University of Maryland degrees in art history and photojournalism to examine and explore the first state's rich history and publish works of his findings. He also manages AppalachianHistory.net
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