Delaware State University
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Delaware State University is a historically black university in Dover, Delaware. It was founded in 1891.
Currently, the university consists of six colleges: College of Mathematics, Science and Technology, School of Business, College of Arts and Humanities, College of Professional Studies, College of Education and Sports Sciences and College of Agriculture and Related Sciences.
As of Fall 2005, the University has about 3,700 students, of which about 340 are graduate students. The University offers PhD programs in Applied Mathematics/Mathematical Physics and Neuroscience, doctoral program in education and Master's programs in various fields of sciences, nursing, social work, education, MBA program, natural resources, etc.
The president of Delaware State University is Allan L. Sessoms. Delaware State University's athletic programs participate in NCAA's Division I (I-AA for football). The university's nickname is the Hornets.
The Delaware State men's basketball team won the 2005 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference championship. The Hornets played in the 2005 NCAA tournament as a 16-seed, losing 57-46 in the opening round to 1-seed Duke.
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