As President of the Blue Hen Investment Club, Shane Gremo, BE24, and fellow students have invested $4.1 million of the University’s endowment in sectors like technology, healthcare, communications and energy.  

Simon Brugel, EG25, and his fellow researchers at the Modular Music program created tools that help people on the autism spectrum enjoy music more comfortably.

Serving as treasurer of the National Society of Black Engineers, Joshua Artis, EG24, thinks about funding all the time. This kind of opportunity, he explains, is “what pushes people to move forward toward success.”

Luke Stuchlik, HS23, wanted to pursue a career that makes a difference, like nursing. Thanks to generous donors, Luke and his classmates are using advanced technology—including virtual reality—to prepare for real-world medical situations. 

Genpei “John” Ye, BE24, attributes his success to his experiences with Horn Entrepreneurship. Thanks to UD donors’ generosity, aspiring innovators like John can pursue their passions and find solutions to tomorrow’s most pressing challenges. 

“We are going to be the ones who go out into the world and address the issue of climate change,” explains Priya Thamburaj, EOE25. Students like Priya are conducting vital research on environmental sustainability through the Climate Scholars program.

Without funding, Hannah Slesinski, ANR24, wouldn't have been able to participate in her summer internship opportunity. Internships provide Blue Hens with life-changing experiences to learn skills and secure employment— all thanks to UD donors’ generosity.