Parents Fund Supports First-Year Outdoor Experience

Summit is an outdoor adventure that offers new students the opportunity to connect with classmates in a fun and challenging environment—namely, a five-day, 52-mile backpacking trip along the Appalachian Trail in Maryland.

Largest Fundraising Year in UD's History

President Patrick Harker has opened the academic year with an exciting announcement - the University of Delaware has reached a fundraising milestone with a record $51,353,282 in gifts.

Smith Global Visualization Room Dedicated in Lewes

The College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment paid tribute to one of its earliest supporters in a ceremony to dedicate the Smith Global Visualization Room.

Presidential Pottery

Whitney Chute and Diana Eldreth of Eldreth Pottery have created UD-themed pottery to be used by President Patrick Harker for special gifts.

Celebrating Generosity

University of Delaware President Patrick Harker had the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the University's most loyal and generous donors at just such a celebration.

2010 Parents and Family Weekend a Success

The weekend featured exciting events that brought families together to explore and experience UD life.

Generosity, Scholarship Recognized at Annual Event

Scholarship recipients were enthused by the opportunity to speak with the benefactors who make their education possible at the annual Celebration of Scholarship event.

Life-Changing Opportunities Made Possible by Donor's Generosity

Past and present recipients of the Plastino Scholars awards recently gathered to recognize the outgoing 2010 scholars and the incoming 2011 class.

Parents Fund Provides Opportunities Outside the Classroom

The UD Parents Fund helps foster opportunities for students by providing them with a variety of activities to deliver a high quality college experience.

President’s Report on Philanthropy Website Launched

The thousands of dedicated Blue Hens who made a gift to the University during fiscal year 2010 (July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010) are now able to find their names online.

Scholarship Provides UD Student with Global Opportunities

Matt Watters has positively impacted the lives of hundreds of people on two continents – accomplishments made possible by his talent, his enthusiasm, and the generosity of others.

Student Show Their Appreciation

More than 600 students crowded into the Trabant University Center to thank the donors of their awards for the opportunities and experiences made possible by the aid they receive. 

Thank You for Supporting UD in 2009-10

Thank you to all 25,828 UD supporters who made a gift to UD during the 2009-2010 academic year, raising an astonishing $41 million.

UDairy Creamery Opens at Special Ag Day Ceremony

After 18 months of fundraising and preparation, the UDairy Creamery was unveiled during a ribbon cutting ceremony and officially opened at Ag Day on Saturday, April 30.

UD Receives $1 Million Commitment from Former Faculty Member

UD has received a generous commitment of $1 million from Dr. Donald J. Puglisi, which will be used to provide the Music Department a variety of resources.

The University of Delaware: Providing Critical Economic Support

In November 2009, the University of Delaware purchased 272 acres of land adjacent to UD’s South Campus—property formerly occupied by the Chrysler Newark Assembly Plant.

Blue Hens are Making an Impact Around the Globe

With Engineers Without Borders, UD students are making a difference around the world.

Honoring Commitment to UD

As this year’s recipient of the Milton L. Draper Student Alumni Award, Rachael embodies the characteristics the award recognizes ― dedication to and enthusiasm for the University.

Parents Fund Helps Blue Hens Take Flight

The newly created Parents Fund provides Student Life with valuable resources to support the education mission of the University.

President Honors Outstanding Blue Hens

The University of Delaware honored the special achievements of five alumni during its annual Presidential Citation for Outstanding Achievement Recognition Ceremony

Reunion 2010 Sneak Peek

Though all alumni are invited to UD for Forum & Reunion Weekend on June 4-6, 2010, there are four classes with special celebrations: 2005, 2000, 1985, and 1960.

UD Alumni Recognize Importance of Giving

UD Alumus, John McGeehan, reflects on his time at UD and how it has shaped his life.

UD Creamery: From the Cow to the Cone

The UDairy Creamery is intended to emphasize the principles of dairy production, food science and safety, environmentally sound agriculture, and business management and finance.

University Announces $5 Million Gift from Whiting-Turner

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company has donated $5 million in an unrestricted gift to the University of Delaware Initiative Fund. A portion of the gift will be directed to the new interdisciplinary science and engineering building.

Why I Give to UD: Enormous Debt of Gratitude

Don Puglisi discusses his experience working at UD and why giving back is important.