Inspired by a mentor at UW–Madison, physics alumna Casey Durandet ’89, MS’91, PhD’95 has turned her gratitude into lasting impact.
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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.