Elihu Day 2017

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Each year, students across Yale express their gratitude to donors on Elihu Day.

Elihu Yale’s gift in 1718 supported the construction of a new building. By way of thanks, the university was named in his honor.

“Thank you for this incredible opportunity. The unbelievable generosity of Yale and its affiliates is a constant reminder to me and my family of the goodness that can be found in the world.”

“Thanks to people like you, students like me are able to pursue their dreams at Yale. I know that my Yale education will open many doors and I cannot adequately express how grateful I am for your investment in my future.”

“I am grateful for the chance to live and study in a place with amazing professors and students and I have formed friendships that I will forever cherish.”

“Your contribution makes a difference when it comes to my education, and the many wonderful opportunities I have had both in and outside of the classroom. Donors like you put all this in reach for me and my classmates.”

The generosity of alumni, parents, and friends shapes the Yale experience for students and faculty today.

This year, grateful students and faculty members wrote 773 thank-you cards to donors.

“Thank You”