Alumni & Friends

This is a pivotal time in the history of the College of Health Sciences. Our loyal community of alumni, friends, parents, students, faculty, staff and patients are vital to the success and continued growth of the College. By investing in our students, expanding our reach and inventing tomorrow, we establish the College as an institution nationally recognized for exceptional education experiences and integrating instruction, research and public engagement.

 

We invite you to join us. Through philanthropy, through volunteerism, through engagement with the College of Health Sciences, you have the opportunity to help us shape the future of healthcare education, research and innovation! Stay updated on the latest opportunities by providing your current contact information via this quick form.

SEE WHAT OUR ALUMNI ARE UP TO

  • Diana Mercado, early childhood administrator at Pirulo’s Child Care and Learning Center, smiles with four children in front of the garden she grew with the support of UD’s Let’s Grow Outside! initiative. One child is giving a peace sign. One is holding a yellow watering can. The other two children are holding gardening tools.

    Let's Grow Outside!

    November 05, 2025 | Written by Jessica Henderson
    A University of Delaware gardening professional development program fosters nature-based education and community engagement across Delaware, while supporting the well-being of educators, according to Laura Lessard, associate professor of health behavior and nutrition sciences.
  • The power of undergraduate research

    October 16, 2025 | Written by Amy Cherry
    A first-generation medical diagnostics student goes from lab novice to published scientist.
  • Next-gen pediatric oncology nurses

    October 13, 2025 | Written by Amy Cherry
    Two UD nursing seniors were awarded Flynn Fellowships and spent their summer in pediatric oncology units at leading cancer hospitals.