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flag Laura A. Carlson, UD’s provost and interim president, has been named the university’s 29th president, effective January 1, 2026.

flag The University of Delaware has named Laura A. Carlson its 29th president, effective January 1, 2026, following a comprehensive search process that included input from students, faculty, staff, and community members. flag Carlson, who joined UD in 2022 as provost and served as interim president since July 2025, was selected without a national search after a leadership assessment. flag A psychologist with over 25 years at the University of Notre Dame, she has championed student success, expanded academic sessions, and launched initiatives like the “Becoming OneUD” engagement campaign. flag The board praised her leadership, vision for inquiry, innovation, inclusion, and trust, while student leaders commended her humility and commitment to collaboration.

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