Michael DiPascale, AS27

"I strive to embody that belief– creating a community where every member feels valued, connected, and empowered to grow."

The University of Delaware Alumni Association (UDAA) recognized Michael DiPascale as the 2025 T. Muncy Keith Spirit Award recipient on October 3, 2025. The UDAA presents the T. Muncy Keith Spirit Award, a $1,000 scholarship, annually to a UD Student Alumni Ambassador (UDSAA) who contributes the most time and effort to the organization’s programs, events, and initiatives.  

Michael DiPascale is a junior majoring in Cognitive Science and Spanish Studies/Philosophy. Known for his school spirit, Michael also holds the role of president in UDSAA, exemplifying leadership and dedication within the university community.

Let’s hear from Michael:

“The best leaders find ways to lift everyone up and draw on our diverse strengths to make us all better. I strive to embody that belief– creating a community where every member feels valued, connected, and empowered to grow. To me, that is true leadership, and it is the legacy I hope to leave behind as an SAA and as a Blue Hen.”