Parent & Family Giving
The Office of Parent & Family Giving provides parents and families the opportunity to play an important role in enhancing the student experience through philanthropy to all areas across the University.
Proud Blue Hen parents and families play an integral role at UD. By supporting the University, you help ensure a dynamic student experience so all Blue Hens thrive throughout their lives.
Meet Eugene Petracca, P22, Senior National Chair of the Parent & Family Leadership Council
Having long been part of his children’s education and academic journey, Eugene Petracca wanted to find a way to connect to UD once his daughter, Alicia, received her acceptance letter. He was able to do that by joining the Parent & Family Leadership Council (PFLC), a community of parents and families dedicated to enhancing the Blue Hen student experience.
Join the Blue Hen Family Hub
Staying informed is one of the ways proud Blue Hen parents and families can engage with UD, stay connected and support students. UD families are invited to connect with their students at the University of Delaware through the Blue Hen Family Hub.
In the Blue Hen Family Hub, parents and families can:
- Access important campus news and deadlines
- Sign up to receive personalized newsletters and announcements
- Share updates with friends and family in the Blue Hen community
- Connect with information and resources to help your student thrive at UD.
100+ programs
supported by parent and family generosity to enhance virtual and in-person connections
2021 opening of Wellbeing Center at Warner Hall
made possible thanks to investment in holistic wellbeing
52,000+ student employment opportunities
available thanks to support of career services
Student Crisis Fund | Parent and Family Giving: youtube.com/watch?v=OMo9JM0VL9Y
Student Crisis Fund | Brian Armstrong Jr., Office of the Dean of Students
UD Athletics | Parent and Family Giving: youtube.com/watch?v=YEB9lZb56Pg
UD Athletics | Kendrick Whitehead, BE22
Blue Hen Strong Fund | Parent and Family Giving: youtube.com/watch?v=vSWWV3NXtlE
Blue Hen Strong Fund | Esha Shah, BSPA23
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The Blue Hen Strong Fund directly meets the ever-evolving needs of our students to ensure their success at UD and beyond
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