Generous Endowment Supports Entomology Grad Students
The John M. and Nancy J. Falter Graduate Student Endowment Fund will provide annual support to entomology graduate students, helping them attend conferences, complete specialized training, and pursue research projects critical to their academic and professional development. Administered through the Entomology Graduate Student Association, the fund will strengthen future generations of Badger scientists and scholars.... Read more »
Pharmacy Professorship Drives Psychedelic Science Forward
Groundbreaking research into psychedelics’ potential to treat depression, substance use disorder, and end-of-life distress will receive a major boost through a new professorship at UW–Madison. Made possible by alumna Thora Vervoren ’53, the position strengthens the university’s leadership in psychedelic science and is the first pharmacy professorship in the nation dedicated exclusively to the field. UW–Madison pharmacy... Read more »
UW Learning Centers — a Place to Belong, a Path to Success
For thousands of Badgers each year, success at UW–Madison begins in large, demanding introductory courses that test both academic skills and confidence. Thriving in these gateway classes often requires more than mastering course material. It requires connection, encouragement, and access to support. Thanks to the generosity of Phill ’82, MS’83 and Liz Gross, two outstanding learning centers at UW–Madison are helping students build all three.
Preparing Business Badgers to Lead Change
UW–Madison students are gaining hands-on experience while advancing campus sustainability thanks to generous donor support.
A New Building for a Sustainable Future
The Lakeshore Nature Preserve Frautschi Center will make history as the UW’s first net-positive energy building and the first living building on campus.
From Mentorship to Meaningful Impact
Inspired by a mentor at UW–Madison, physics alumna Casey Durandet ’89, MS’91, PhD’95 has turned her gratitude into lasting impact.
Dedicated Donors Advance Pediatric Immunology Research
Few Badgers have deeper or more enduring roots at UW–Madison than retired pediatrician E. Richard Stiehm ’54, MD’57. Raised near Camp Randall and the child of two alumni-turned-medical professionals, Stiehm has long been connected to the university and to the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. Stiehm and his wife, Judith Hicks Stiehm ’57,... Read more »
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.
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 »