Everywhere you look on the UW-Madison campus there are examples of private support in action. Student scholarships, faculty, buildings and countless other examples.
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The Impact of Gifts
A Journey of Gratitude, Giving, and Great Success
Growing up in Strum, Wisconsin, after his family emigrated from Norway, Bjorn Borgen ’62 worked at a Ford dealership and excelled in school, earning a scholarship to attend UW–Madison.
Helping Families Find Strength
Since 1993, the Child Life program at the American Family Children’s Hospital has been helping pediatric patients and their families manage the stress and anxiety associated with hospitalizations.
Serendipity and Perseverance at UW–Madison
At UW–Madison, the forces that propel students forward often arise from two very different sources: unexpected good fortune and steadfast determination.
A ‘Game Changer’ for Estate Planning
Giving back is important. It’s a fundamental belief held by Jeffry Brown ’79 and Kristin Brown. It’s also the motivating factor behind their establishment of the Jeffry (Class of 1979) and Kristin Brown Endowed Professorship Fund at UW Law School, which is structured as a gift of carried interest.
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Commemorative Scholarship Supports CDIS Badgers
In fall 2024, the family of beloved Badger Arun Pancholia ’23 made a generous contribution to establish a fund in honor of Arun’s life and his belief in the transformational power of education. The Arun Pancholia Scholarship supports dedicated undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds who are studying at the UW School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences.
Introducing the Wisconsin Exchange
At a time when national surveys show that 77 percent of Americans have few or no friends with differing political beliefs, UW–Madison is taking bold steps to foster connections across divides.
A Promise Worth Keeping
Since its launch in 2018, Bucky’s Tuition Promise has provided free tuition for Wisconsin students from families earning $65,000 or less, making a college education more accessible. Mackenzie Straub ’21 benefited from the program after her father’s untimely death when she was 13, leaving her family with significant financial uncertainty. This initiative has supported more… Read more »
Advancing Excellence for Nurses
Barbara Bowers dedicated 37 years to the UW School of Nursing, where she advanced research on aging and caregiving and went on to establish the Center for Aging Research and Education (CARE). Now retired, Bowers continues to mentor students and lead national efforts to improve long-term care. The Bowers Fellow giving level was established in… Read more »
