Alumni & Friends

This is a pivotal time in the history of the College of Health Sciences. Our loyal community of alumni, friends, parents, students, faculty, staff and patients are vital to the success and continued growth of the College. By investing in our students, expanding our reach and inventing tomorrow, we establish the College as an institution nationally recognized for exceptional education experiences and integrating instruction, research and public engagement.

 

We invite you to join us. Through philanthropy, through volunteerism, through engagement with the College of Health Sciences, you have the opportunity to help us shape the future of healthcare education, research and innovation! Stay updated on the latest opportunities by providing your current contact information via this quick form.

SEE WHAT OUR ALUMNI ARE UP TO

  • UD alumna Cat Lawless stands in her purple scrubs outside the periwinkle oval-shaped Neonatal Intensive Care Unit sign at Nemours Children's Hospital where she works. The sign is on a yellow wall, and there's a long hallway behind Lawless, who's wearing purple scrubs and has one hand on her hip.

    Homegrown Nurse Leader

    May 08, 2025 | Written by Amy Cherry
    Delaware native Cat Lawless is a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurse caring for Nemours' tiniest patients. A 2021 graduate of the University of Delaware’s School of Nursing, Lawless credits her hands-on education, particularly time spent in UD’s Simulation Lab, for preparing her to thrive from day one.
  • Nutrition and dietetics student gains valuable experience in UD's Nutrition Clinic

    May 07, 2025 | Written by Amy Cherry
    Gianna Doto is a sophomore nutrition and dietetics major who gained valuable experience working in the University of Delaware’s Nutrition Clinic. Doto’s work was funded by the Eugene A. Petracca, Jr. and Daughter Alicia Ann Petracca '22 Nutrition and Dietetics Experiential Learning Fund. The award, generously provided by Eugene A. Petracca, Jr., in honor of Alice A. Petracca’s passion for nutrition and dietetics, supports students dedicated to making an impact in the field.
  • 75 Years Strong

    April 23, 2025 | Written by Amy Cherry
    The Department of Medical & Molecular Sciences in UD's College of Health Sciences is celebrating 75 years of innovations that have transformed science and saved lives.