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Veterans Day 2023

This Veterans Day, as we honor the brave men and women who have served our country, we also extend thanks to donors who have supported critical veteran resources and programs at the University of Delaware.

Thomas: A Blue Hen Story: youtube.com/watch?v=qB6OZkP33ac

We hope you enjoy this message from Thomas Gallucci, a Blue Hen veteran and senior nursing student, highlighting the experiences of our incredible veteran community and the impact of donor support.

In advance of Veterans Day, which is Saturday, Nov. 11, student veterans planted 7,078 American flags on The Green, one for every military service member killed since Sept. 11, 2001.

Celebrating Veterans Day

In advance of Veterans Day student veterans planted 7,078 American flags on The Green, one for every military service member killed since Sept. 11, 2001.

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Partner with DAR this Spring 2025

The Office of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) invites the campus community to participate in our university-wide events and initiatives throughout the spring. From boosting school spirit to raising funds, DAR engages donors, alumni, friends, parents, faculty, staff and students in a lifelong relationship and fosters a tradition of philanthropy to strengthen the University’s legacy as one of the great public institutions of higher education in America.
Q&A with Student Alumni Ambassadors

Here, two UD Student Alumni Ambassadors, Nathan Chen, EG26, and Ellena Adams, AS26, share a glimpse into their favorite places on campus, what brought them to UD and what their plans are after graduation.
Volunteer Shout-Outs - January 2025

The Office of Development and Alumni Relations relies on a team of dedicated Blue Hen volunteers to strengthen the connections between alumni, students and the University through a variety of programs and events. Volunteers' many contributions include planning and helping to lead regional, affinity and reunion events, offering mentorship and professional development opportunities to students and serving as proud ambassadors of UD.