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Philanthropy Week

Celebrate Philanthropy Week

Philanthropy is in action at the University of Delaware! During Philanthropy Week, November 13-18, explore how UD supporters make a difference for students, faculty, staff and the all-around Blue Hen experience as well as empower UD’s people, places and programs through Delaware First: The Campaign for the University of Delaware.

 

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The newly created First-Generation Mentoring Program and Basic Needs Pantry are supported by generous donors through the Blue Hen Strong Fund.

Stay Blue Hen Strong

The newly created First-Generation Mentoring Program and Basic Needs Pantry are supported by generous donors through the Blue Hen Strong Fund.

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Empowering Excellence On and Off the Court

Still reeling from their National Championship wins and NCCA Tournament games, UD's men's and women's basketball teams are looking to the future for greater, sustained success. Donors to the program excellence funds will help make that possible.

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

Philanthropy Is Everywhere!

Everyone at the University of Delaware is impacted by philanthropy. If you're looking for ways to make a meaningful difference for Blue Hens or for the world, look no further than UD.

Double Dels Ray and Marilyn Jacobsen and their son, Hunter, a College of Engineering student, hosted the Washington, D.C. area New Student Send-Off in July.

Supporting Student Success

Double Dels Ray and Marilyn Jacobsen embrace their role on the Parent and Family Leadership Council to enrich the Blue Hen experience for all.

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UD alumni Terri and Bob Smith created a giving challenge to inspire support for the Teachers of Tomorrow program.

Shaping the Next Generation of Educators

UD alumni Terri and Bob Smith created a giving challenge to inspire support for the Teachers of Tomorrow program.

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Plan now for GivingTuesday! More than 60 fundraising projects, led by students, faculty, staff and alumni, are now live on HenFunder, UD’s crowdfunding platform. Get an early start and support the causes you care about.

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More than $100 million raised by generous donors in fiscal year 2022 to support UD students, faculty, staff and programs

Philanthropic Success

More than $100 million was raised by generous donors in fiscal year 2022 to support UD students, faculty, staff and programs

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