A male and female, dressed in blue robes, smile at their graduation from the University of Delaware.

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 help transform lives and the world by empowering students, changing campus, inspiring faculty and building a lasting legacy at the University.
 

UD College of Health Sciences and College of Arts and Sciences students pose outside the most famous bridge in Portugal, the Dom Luis I Bridge, on a weekend excursion to Porto.

SHADOWING SURGEONS ABROAD

A group of College of Health Sciences and College of Arts and Sciences students spent three weeks in Portugal observing a variety of surgeries.

Jackson Fox, a University of Delaware student and member of the UD Philadelphia Flower Show Club, works on the installation ahead of the Philadelphia Flower Show.

FROM LAB TO LANDSCAPE

Students in the UD Flower Show Club put together exhibits for the Philadelphia Flower Show that showcase art, design, horticulture, architecture and science.

David Metcalf, a senior nursing major, checks a man's blood pressure during the Wilmington’s HOPE Commission’s Winner’s Circle, a weekly therapeutic peer support group for formerly incarcerated men and women.

EXPANDING HEALTHCARE ACCESS

UD nursing students are partnering with the Wilmington HOPE Commission to provide free health screenings to help formerly incarcerated individuals rebuild their lives.

After Retirement, Nasir Adderley is Staying Busy

ACCESSIBLE HEALTH COACHING

UD alumnus and former NFL player Nasir Adderley recently started his own health coaching business, which offers virtual health coaching to a variety of clients.

University of Delaware engineer Norman Wagner and colleagues at STF Technologies, LLC are over the moon about having an experiment nearing NASA touchdown on the lunar surface.

OVER THE MOON

UD researcher Norman Wagner and his company STF Technologies, LLC, created spacesuit materials that are nearing NASA touchdown on the moon.

Seven UD faculty members were selected for Fulbright awards in the 2024-25 academic year.

PRODUCING FULBRIGHTS

UD was named one of the nation’s top producers of Fulbright U.S. Scholars after seven faculty members were selected for Fulbright awards this year.

“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

 

The BHSF has evolved into UD’s leading tool for rapid-response projects. From housing grants for displaced students; to free virtual mental health counseling; to internship support for those who can’t afford to accept unpaid opportunities; to a laptop loaner program that expands access to necessary technology: the Blue Hen Strong Fund delivers immediate support to students.

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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.

“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

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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