Connecting communities

Delaware is a small state with just a handful of colleges and universities, but the opportunity to come together in one place doesn't happen often.

But when it does happen - as it did for the annual Provost's Symposium on Engaged Scholarship in March - the connections and partnerships that emerge can have a strong impact throughout the state. This year's symposium, hosted at the University of Delaware, drew more than 100 attendees from community organizations and institutions of higher education to consider how artificial intelligence (AI) can strengthen academic-community partnerships.

"Gathering this audience to discuss such a timely topic allows us to learn from one another and identify creative new ways we can partner to improve the lives of Delawareans," UD Provost Laura Carlson said.

UD's Community Engagement Initiative planned the symposium with representatives from Delaware State University, Delaware Technical Community College, Goldey-Beacom College and Wilmington University.