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.
TOP NATIONAL RANKINGS
The Wall Street Journal ranked UD #26 overall among 500 colleges and universities nationwide and #10 among 235 public universities.
INTUITION AND LEADERSHIP
Professor Dustin Sleesman recently published research that examined the concept of intuition and when it’s beneficial for leaders of large teams.
CLEARNOSE SKATE METABOLISM
Four undergraduate students spent their summer at UD’s Sharp Campus in Lewes to study the different influences and variables on metabolic rates in Clearnose skates.
THE PLASTICS PROBLEM
Led by professor LaShanda Korley and bolstered by the Department of Energy, UD’s Center for Plastics Innovation is conducting pioneering research essential to reducing plastic waste.
THE RIGHT LINK
Junior Ebenezer Antwi was one of only 12 students nationwide selected to participate in the Washington Program, which helps young Black men make valuable government and corporate connections.
ADVANCING HOPE
Professor Esther Biswas-Fiss recently received a $2.3 million grant to study vision loss and potential therapies that could help people impacted by vision loss.
“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
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
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 more.
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.
“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
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