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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 like you help transform lives and the world by empowering students, changing campus, inspiring faculty and building a lasting legacy at the University.
 

J. Michael (Mike) Bowman, associate director of the University of Delaware’s Office of Economic Innovation and Partnerships, has been appointed by President Biden to serve on a White House Committee for trade policy and negotiations.

WH COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT 

J. Michael Bowman, associate director of the Office of Economic Innovation and Partnerships, was appointed by President Biden to the White House Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations.

 

Asha Rogers poses in M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens. She completed a full-time clinical rotation with the team before graduating from UDPT.

PT GOING PRO

Alumna Asha Rogers is one of only a handful of Black women working as a dual-certified athletic trainer and physical therapist in the NFL.

 

UD School of Nursing alumna Margaret LaFashia works as the Director of Workforce Partnership Development for Nemours Children’s Health, where she leads efforts to diversify workforce pipelines in nursing.

DIVERSITY IN NURSING

As Director of Workforce Partnership Development at Nemours Children’s Health, alumna Margaret LaFashia is leading efforts to diversify workforce pipelines in nursing.

The University of Delaware Department of Animal and Food Sciences gives students like Gisselle Garcia (right), now a two-time UD alumna, opportunities to work with large animals on the UD Newark Farm.

VETERINARY SCHOOL SUCCESS

Alumna Gisselle Garcia credits her time at UD with helping her through veterinary school so she can live her dream working with large animals.

 

Toni Sabev Becomes First Swimmer in Delaware Program History to Qualify for NCAA Championship Meet

SWIMMER QUALIFIES FOR NCAAs

Toni Sabev is the first swimmer in program history to qualify for the NCAA Championship meet, earning a spot in the 100 breaststroke.

 

Srikanth Beldona, professor of hospitality business management, and doctoral student Farhad Tabatabaei published an article, “Are eco-friendly hotels inconvenient? An Implicit Association Test,” in the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management.

ECO-FRIENDLY HOTEL RESEARCH

Professor Srikanth Beldona and doctoral student Farhad Tabatabaei conducted research using the implicit association test to examine the impact eco-friendly practices have on consumers’ views on hotels.

 

“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

By the Numbers

From record-breaking, seven-figure gifts to thousands of two-figure gifts, every donor and every gift makes a profound impact on the University community.

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“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.  

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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

Blue Hen Strong Fund

Gifts to the Blue Hen Strong Fund will directly and immediately address the urgent needs of our UD students to ensure their success at UD and beyond – providing success grants to cover tuition, access to technology and advancements to online learning tools, career readiness support and so much more. 

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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.

Philanthropy is Everywhere: youtube.com/watch?v=FunQvDxHiVs

Philanthropy is Everywhere

 

Azhir Jones, a UD sophomore majoring in entrepreneurship, is here to set the record straight on what philanthropy really means at UD.  

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