Delaware State University is grieved to announce the passing of Dr.William B. DeLauder, President Emeritus. Dr. DeLauder served as the president of Delaware State College, later University, from 1987 until his retirement in 2003.President DeLauder's tenure was marked by significant growth in every aspect of the campus community. This included student enrollment, infrastructure, the addition of seven masters degree programs, fundraising, and the development of the Office of Sponsored Programs which set the university on the path towards becoming the research institution that it is today.
At the time of Dr. DeLauder's passing the archives was nearing the completion of the processing of his collection. It is anticipated that the Office of the President - William B. DeLauder collection will be finalized and made publicly available by the end of the month. Patrons can expect to find series related to correspondence, subjects, travel, reports and publications, meetings, and grant awards. This post will be updated when the finding aid is published online.
Please see the University's official statement: https://www.desu.edu/news/2019/05/campus-mourns-passing-former-president-william-delauder
**UPDATE: 5/31/2019 The Office of the President - William B. DeLauder collection finding aid has been published to the DSU Archives LibGuide. https://desu.libguides.com/ld.php?content_id=48490111
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