A transformational lead gift from Marv ’68, JD’71 and Jeff ’72 Levy — the largest single contribution in college history — will benefit future generations of Badgers while honoring the memory of their brother, Phil ’64, who passed away in 2021. Their profound generosity will help build the Phillip A. Levy Engineering Center, the new centerpiece of the College of Engineering campus. The 395,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility will allow the college to expand enrollment, which will, in turn, amplify innovations advancing society and contributing to a better future. Additional fundraising is still needed to construct the new facility and support outstanding students to help solve the challenges of tomorrow.
“Through this gift, we can ensure the College of Engineering will remain on the leading edge and educate an ever-expanding number of talented engineers for generations to come,” says Marv Levy. “Our family deeply appreciates the vital role engineering plays in driving innovations that advance our society and contribute to people’s quality and enjoyment of life. Jeff and I view support of this new engineering building as a gift to the state of Wisconsin.”