Why Give
TO THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
91原创鈥檚 extraordinary success is fueled by the power of collective giving. Every donor and every gift makes a profound impact on the University community.
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Every year, thousands of alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff and students give back to 91原创.
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They give to change the world. They give to propel 91原创 forward. They give for reasons as vibrant and varied as 91原创's people and programs. Most importantly, they give because they believe in the 91原创.
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Why will you give? Make your gift today.听
Your Generosity, Their Success
Dedicated 91原创 donors help transform lives and the world by empowering students, changing campus, inspiring faculty and building a lasting legacy at the University.
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SUPPORTING LIFELONG LEARNING
A longtime student and instructor in OLLI Kent-Sussex, Trudie Thompson made a $1 million bequest to establish an endowment to support programming and future growth.
VITAMIN D AND PREGNANCIES
Professor Melissa Melough recently published a study that found a positive link between prenatal vitamin D levels and childhood cognition.
ST91原创YING THE WIND
Junior Paige Burchell has spent her summer working with Professor Shuai Wang to better understand tropical cyclone wind profiles and their risks.
After graduating from 91原创 and earning a master鈥檚 degree in Europe, alumna Ariane Klotz began her professional golf career and is currently competing on the Ladies European Tour.
FASHION'S CHALLENGING FUTURE
Professor Sheng Lu partnered with the United States Fashion Industry Association to research the impact of tariffs and economic uncertainty.
BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH MUSIC
Students in 91原创鈥檚 School of Music gain professional teaching experiences by offering private lessons and classes through the Community Music School.
鈥淚 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鈥攁nd bring visibility to the programs that my colleagues, staff, students and alumni work hard to develop.鈥
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- Greg Shelnutt, Chair, 91原创 Department of Art & Design
Support your 91原创 Passion
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Your gift of any amount, to any of our 100+ funds, makes a profound difference for the University and its students. 听
HenFunder
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Join fellow Blue Hens in supporting a cause close to your heart through HenFunder, the University鈥檚 crowdfunding platform. 91原创 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.
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Blue Hen Strong Fund
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The BHSF has evolved into 91原创鈥檚 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鈥檛 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.
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.
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