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Veterans Day 2023

This Veterans Day, as we honor the brave men and women who have served our country, we also extend thanks to donors who have supported critical veteran resources and programs at the University of Delaware.

Thomas: A Blue Hen Story: youtube.com/watch?v=qB6OZkP33ac

We hope you enjoy this message from Thomas Gallucci, a Blue Hen veteran and senior nursing student, highlighting the experiences of our incredible veteran community and the impact of donor support.

In advance of Veterans Day, which is Saturday, Nov. 11, student veterans planted 7,078 American flags on The Green, one for every military service member killed since Sept. 11, 2001.

Celebrating Veterans Day

In advance of Veterans Day student veterans planted 7,078 American flags on The Green, one for every military service member killed since Sept. 11, 2001.

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UDAB & UDine 2026: Service, Stories, and Shared Meals

This spring break, 75 University of Delaware students traveled to five cities to participate in hands-on service with nonprofit partners through the UD Alternative Breaks (UDAB) program.
Volunteer Shout-Outs - June 2026

The Office of Development and Alumni Relations relies on a team of dedicated Blue Hen volunteers to strengthen the connections between alumni, students and the University through a variety of programs and events. Volunteers' many contributions include planning and helping to lead regional, affinity and reunion events, offering mentorship and professional development opportunities to students and serving as proud ambassadors of UD.
Blue Hens Forever

The Blue Hens Forever sculpture, a striking bronze statue of UD’s mascot near Alumni Circle, was installed in a space between Alumni Hall and the Carpenter Sports Building.