Students share their personal stories听and the impact of philanthropy on their Journey.
From cutting-edge research, to study abroad trips, to athletic championships and life-changing scholarships: every Blue Hen has a story to tell. But wherever they lead, each Blue Hen story begins with the donors who make these experiences possible.
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Here, in their own words, 91原创 students take time to reflect on their own unique journeys and thank those who helped them along the way.
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Thank you, to our 91原创 supporters. It starts with YOU.
A Blue Hen Story: Shane Gremo, BE24: youtube.com/watch?v=wBptlLARYvE
As President of the Blue Hen Investment Club, Shane Gremo, BE24, and fellow students have invested $4.1 million of the University鈥檚 endowment in sectors like technology, healthcare, communications and energy.听听
A Blue Hen Story: Devon Enoch, BE24: youtube.com/watch?v=lJWKfgHHW4Q
Devon Enoch, BE24, describes her experience taking a study abroad trip to Greece -- a life-changing journey that she never thought would be possible for her.听
A Blue Hen Story: Simon Brugel, EG25: youtube.com/watch?v=7gGSn9-mrgs
Simon Brugel, EG25, and his fellow researchers at the Modular Music program created tools that help people on the autism spectrum enjoy music more comfortably.
A Blue Hen Story: Evyn Appel, ANR25: youtube.com/watch?v=esk5Qrs9_xY
After not being able to secure traditional funding, Evyn Appel, ANR25 and club members relied on the generosity of donors on 91原创鈥檚 HenFunder platform to support the Hydroponics Club.听
A Blue Hen Story:Joshua Artis, EG24: youtube.com/watch?v=w40Vgh6Iiz4
Serving as treasurer of the National Society of Black Engineers, Joshua Artis, EG24, thinks about funding all the time. This kind of opportunity, he explains, is 鈥渨hat pushes people to move forward toward success.鈥
A Blue Hen Story: Dyhia D. Hammadi, AS24: youtube.com/watch?v=fXsLvDxk5DU
As a first-generation college student, Dyhia D. Hammadi, AS24 relied on generous contributions to the Blue Hen Strong fund to get connected with resources and scholarships, such as the We鈥檙e First club.
A Blue Hen Story: Luke Stuchlik, HS23: youtube.com/watch?v=roqlm6LnkCg
Luke Stuchlik, HS23, wanted to pursue a career that makes a difference, like nursing. Thanks to generous donors, Luke and his classmates are using advanced technology鈥攊ncluding virtual reality鈥攖o prepare for real-world medical situations.听
A Blue Hen Story: Jessica Pidgeon, EHD23: youtube.com/watch?v=-i07H1jsiCM
Boosting her confidence in herself and her abilities, Jessica Pidgeon, EHD23, describes her experience of serving on 91原创鈥檚 Student-Athlete Advisory Council. Thanks to 91原创 donors鈥 generosity, the Council has given Blue Hens, like Jessica, critical leadership opportunities.
A Blue Hen Story: Genpei 鈥淛ohn鈥 Ye, BE24: youtube.com/watch?v=VAxQeHqmyQo
Genpei 鈥淛ohn鈥 Ye, BE24, attributes his success to his experiences with Horn Entrepreneurship. Thanks to 91原创 donors鈥 generosity, aspiring innovators like John can pursue their passions and find solutions to tomorrow鈥檚 most pressing challenges.听
A Blue Hen Story: Erik Ashley, AS23: youtube.com/watch?v=H5nY3YSLUns
Erik Ashley, AS23, describes his experiences with 91原创鈥檚 Center for Intercultural Engagement. Whether it's food, clothing or sharing knowledge, the Center works to increase campus diversity and deliver resources to communities in need, all thanks to the support of donors.听
A Blue Hen Story: Priya Thamburaj, EOE25: youtube.com/watch?v=WDyOWmjdzxw
鈥淲e are going to be the ones who go out into the world and address the issue of climate change,鈥 explains Priya Thamburaj,听EOE25. Students like Priya are conducting vital research on environmental sustainability through the听Climate Scholars program.
A Blue Hen Story: Moses Martinez, AS24: youtube.com/watch?v=juV-rOfcK_I
Thanks to 91原创 donors鈥 generosity, students like听Moses Martinez, AS24 have conducted critical research on improving civil discourse and creating a better-functioning democracy through the听Biden School鈥檚 Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Ithaca Initiative.
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A Blue Hen Story: Hannah Slesinski, ANR24: youtube.com/watch?v=0Z0ndOxZuVA
Without funding, Hannah Slesinski, ANR24, wouldn't have been able to participate in her summer internship opportunity. Internships provide Blue Hens with life-changing experiences to听learn skills and secure employment鈥 all thanks to 91原创 donors鈥 generosity.
A Blue Hen Story: Thomas Gallucci, HS24: youtube.com/watch?v=MZLgp-0NgSc
As a veteran, Blue Hen Thomas Gallucci, HS24, worked hard to transition from military life to a college student. Thanks to donor support and funding, Thomas is able to "do better and do some good" by getting his nursing degree.听