RISE: Resources to Inspire Successful Engineers (RISE)
Our Mission
To inspire our undergraduate engineering students from historically under-represented backgrounds to succeed at the highest levels within our programs and beyond in their careers as engineers.
Who We Are
A support network consisting of faculty, academic support staff, peer mentors, and program alumni, all of whom are dedicated to the success of our RISE students.
What We Offer
Multi-faceted, personalized support from a RISE student’s first day on campus until they cross the graduation stage.
Program Elements
- Monthly career-focused professional development workshops
- Networking events with RISE alumni in industry and academia
- Personalized academic advisement
- Research and internship experiences
- Peer mentoring program
- Facilitated and drop-in study groups
- Academic scholarship opportunities
Some of our alumni include…
Levi Thompson
Dean, College of Engineering
Kara Odom Walker
Secretary of Health & Social Services, State of Delaware
Pierre Yao
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Monique Head
Associate Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering
Student Voices
“You will never know what you can handle or what you are capable of until you put yourself out there, and I believe engineering is the best field to test it out on.”
– Latifa Ali ’19
RISE Partners
RISE Spotlight
Whether you are a Delaware resident or new to the area, you’ll feel at home in the College of Engineering. For more than 40 years, RISE has provided generations of students with a supportive community – a home away from home – focused on empowering students to succeed at UD and beyond.
Recent News
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Student Spotlight: Colleen Murray
She is building a stronger world with composite materials.
Engineering Leader
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Contact Us
Manager: Marianne Johnson
Administrative Assistant III: M. Amber Spivey
141 DuPont Hall
Phone: 302-831-6315
Fax: 302-831-7399