Newark in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dr. Walter J. Hullihen (1875-1944)
President of the University of Delaware, 1920-44
Under President Hullihen's leadership, the two colleges known as Delaware College and the Women's College were officially joined and became known as the University of Delaware in 1921. Two years later, Hullihen inaugurated the internationally recognized Foreign Study Plan, or Junior Year Abroad, a predecessor of UD's highly respected current Study Abroad Program. Known as "a man of dignity, humaneness and honor," Hullihen is credited with strengthening University teaching and research, and for overseeing development of many of the buildings that grace The Green today.Hullihen Hall was completed in 1940 with State of Delaware funds. Originally called University Hall, the building was renamed Hullihen Hall in 1952 in honor of UD's 18th President.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the University of Delaware series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.
Location. 39° 40.781′ N, 75° 45.142′ W. Marker is in Newark, Delaware, in New Castle County. Marker can be reached from The Green south of
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. University of Delaware (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry Fletcher Brown (1867-1944) (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memoriam (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named In Memoriam (within shouting distance of this marker); Pierre Samuel du Pont (1870-1954) (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Chiles Mitchell (1864-1948) (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Gillespie Evans (1815-1904) (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 15, 2019
2. Dr. Walter J. Hullihen (1875-1944) Marker
Photographed By Carl Gordon Moore Jr., August 6, 2020
3. Dr. Walter J. Hullihen (1875-1944) Marker
Plaque on south side of building.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 296 times since then and 46 times this year. Last updated on August 8, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on August 6, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland.
