Why Give
TO THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
UD’s extraordinary success is fueled by the power of collective giving. Every donor and every gift makes a profound impact on the University community.
Every year, thousands of alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff and students give back to UD.
They give to change the world. They give to propel UD forward. They give for reasons as vibrant and varied as UD's people and programs. Most importantly, they give because they believe in the University of Delaware.
Why will you give? Make your gift today.
Your Generosity, Their Success
Dedicated UD donors help transform lives and the world by empowering students, changing campus, inspiring faculty and building a lasting legacy at the University.
PURPOSE THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Horn Entrepreneurship’s high school program inspired rising UD sophomore Megan Anderson to attend college and discover her calling as an entrepreneur.
IRRIGATION AND GLOBAL NUTRITION
A study from a team of UD researchers examined the connection between irrigation expansion and dietary improvements in the Global South.
A NEW ATHLETIC ERA
UD officially became a full member of Conference USA on July 1, marking increased visibility across the nation, nationally televised games and more.
AG IN THE FAMILY
Double Dels Gregg and Stephanie Knutsen combined their farms into G&S Dairy, one of Delaware’s 12 remaining dairy farms.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Professor Eric Layland recently researched the importance of supporting the mental health of Black, Latinx and Afro-Latinx gay, bisexual and other sexual minority young men.
SWIMMING WITH SHARKS
An interdisciplinary research team developed an innovative K-12 program that teaches students about the principles of engineering, physics, biomimicry and the needs of aquatic animals.
“I give to education because I believe in it. When students succeed, we all succeed. My gifts enable students to gain experience in the wider world—and bring visibility to the programs that my colleagues, staff, students and alumni work hard to develop.”
- Greg Shelnutt, Chair, UD Department of Art & Design
Support your UD Passion
Your gift of any amount, to any of our 100+ funds, makes a profound difference for the University and its students.
HenFunder
Join fellow Blue Hens in supporting a cause close to your heart through HenFunder, the University’s crowdfunding platform. UD students, alumni, faculty and staff use this unique platform to raise funds for initiatives and programs that will significantly impact members of the University community.
Blue Hen Strong Fund
The BHSF has evolved into UD’s leading tool for rapid-response projects. From housing grants for displaced students; to free virtual mental health counseling; to internship support for those who can’t afford to accept unpaid opportunities; to a laptop loaner program that expands access to necessary technology: the Blue Hen Strong Fund delivers immediate support to students.
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Fund
The JEDI Fund will help provide programs, resources and opportunities to cultivate educated and empowered individuals who not only understand societal challenges related to equity and social justice, but have the tools to create solutions to address them.
Explore more areas where you can make an impact.
“We were really inspired by the vision of President Assanis and Dr. Kelvin Lee. They talked about how it takes some cancer patients months to get the treatment they need. In the new biopharmaceutical center, they will research how to bring much-needed medicines to market for patients much quicker, creating faster and better access to care and saving lives. This center will do so much for creating jobs, enhancing education in this field and advancing health care—the trifecta of elements that can make such a big difference for so many.”
- Marie E. Pinizzotto, M.D., BE08M
Philanthropy is Everywhere: youtube.com/watch?v=FunQvDxHiVs