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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.
 

Delaware is just one of two undefeated teams in the country, joining No. 36 Denver. UD's first ranking this season was its first-ever. The Blue & Gold have been ranked in every ranking since February 2020.

MEN'S TENNIS UNDEFEATED

The men’s tennis is one of only two undefeated teams in the country and was most recently ranked No. 41 in the ITA National Rankings.

This winter, a group of seniors majoring in construction engineering, civil engineering and chemical engineering spent five weeks studying abroad in Dubai. The program was focused on international construction and engineering project management while allowing students to experience this dynamic Middle Eastern city up close and personal.

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING ABROAD

Thanks to support from Turner Construction Company, engineering students were able to travel to Dubai to learn about international construction and engineering project management.

Piyush Mehta, a doctoral student at the University of Delaware’s College of Earth, Ocean and Environment pictured here in Hansen, Idaho, served as the lead author on a paper that looked at how and where irrigated areas have expanded globally from 2000-2015 and whether that expansion has occurred in a sustainable or unsustainable fashion.

GLOBAL IRRIGATION MAPPING

Doctoral student Piyush Mehta researched the expansion of irrigated areas, if the expansion was sustainable and the impact it had on water supply.

Doctoral students John Oluwadero and Hojung Lee meet with School of Education professor Kenneth A. Shores and Laura Desimone, the L. Sandra and Bruce L. Hammonds Professor in Teacher Education and director of research in the College of Education and Human Development.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

A unique interdisciplinary doctoral program teaches students to create positive change and impact lives through education and social policy.

 

Mellissa Gordon, associate professor in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), works with middle school students on an online learning activity at CEHD’s The College School.

SOCIAL MEDIA'S IMPACT

UD Associate Professor Mellissa Gordon analyzed survey data to determine how social media use impacts early adolescents in the classroom.

 

Wildlife ecology and conservation major John Hendell is conducting his senior thesis on bobwhite quail movement in Delaware’s Cedar Swamp Wildlife Management Area.

QUAIL CONSERVATION

Undergraduate John Hendell is using his senior thesis project to track bobwhite quail movement and habitat to determine ways to increase their survival rate.

 

“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

By the Numbers

From record-breaking, seven-figure gifts to thousands of two-figure gifts, every donor and every gift makes a profound impact on the University community.

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“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

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.  

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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

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 so much more. 

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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.

Philanthropy is Everywhere: youtube.com/watch?v=FunQvDxHiVs

Philanthropy is Everywhere

 

Azhir Jones, a UD sophomore majoring in entrepreneurship, is here to set the record straight on what philanthropy really means at UD.  

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