Department of Physical Therapy: 50th Anniversary
Join us in celebrating UDPT's 50th anniversary and building on the legacy of the department.

About This Project: Building on Our Past. Investing in Our Future. 

UDPT is celebrating its 50th anniversary!  Support the Nation’s #1 Physical Therapy Program.

Just this month, we learned that the University of Delaware’s Physical Therapy program has once again been ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report—marking nine of the past ten years as the best PT program in the nation.

This recognition reflects what truly sets UD PT apart: exceptional faculty, world‑class research, and a model on‑site clinic that prepares students to lead and transform the profession. Your gift plays a critical role in ensuring we continue to attract and support the very best students and faculty.

Philanthropic support allows us to invest in spaces where students can learn, collaborate, and grow; offset the essential “extra” costs that enhance their educational experience; and sustain the unique opportunities that distinguish UDPT. Just as importantly, your generosity strengthens our scholarship support—making a UD education accessible to every talented student, regardless of financial circumstance.

With your partnership, we can build on our legacy of excellence and ensure that the University of Delaware remains the gold standard in physical therapy education for years to come.

How your support makes a difference! 

Your support continues UDPTs legacy of leadership by ensuring that our students, faculty and clinicians have the resources to provide world class clinical care, education and research that impacts patients throughout the state of Delaware and beyond.  


Gifts made to the 50th Anniversary Fund for Clinical, Education and Research Excellence may also be used for general support of the UDPT program.

$2,500
Department of Physical Therapy Donor Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of Bill Romani, AS90, when 50 donors give $50 or more, in honor of the Department of Physical Therapy’s 50th anniversary, a $2,500 bonus will be unlocked.
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