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Athletics: Student-Athlete Excellence Fund has raised $ 6,425 from 8 donors!
Athletics: Student-Athlete Excellence Fund
Fund critical support that ensures our sustained competitive success.

About This Project

Your support of the Student-Athlete Excellence fund provides critical support to ensure Delaware Athletics' sustained competitive success. It allows UD to recruit and retain elite talent in the 302 and provides NIL opportunities for our student-athletes.

How your support makes a difference! 

A gift to the Student-Athlete Excellence Fund provides UD student-athletes with above-and-beyond support. This fund enhances recruitment, retention, and development in today's evolving collegiate athletics landscape.

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Every dollar is matched 1:1 up to $750,000 thanks to a generous Blue Hen alum. All donations are tax-deductible and make an immediate impact. Help us achieve excellence together and support our Blue Hens today!

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Athletics Director's Donor Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of Jordan Skolnick, Director of Athletics & Campus Recreation, the first 750 donors to the Athletics & Club Sports projects will unlock $500 to the Blue & Gold Fund; an additional $500 will be unlocked when a total of 1,200 donors is reached.
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