Tag: impact of gifts

Why I Give: Ricky Sandler

Ricky Sandler talks about the tremendous enthusiasm that UW alumni have for their alma mater. He also shares the things that inspire him to give back to the university.

Why I Give: Melinda Mount

Melinda Mount talks about the ways that the university fosters a transformation in students, especially students from small towns. She also shares her views on the culture of the UW.

Bill Tracy Named Nation’s First Endowed Chair for Organic Plant Breeding

Bill Tracy, agronomy professor and sweet-corn breeder, was named the recipient of the nation’s first endowed chair focused on plant breeding for organic crops. The $2 million endowment is supported by Organic Valley and Clif Bar & Company, with the help of a matching gift from UW alumni John and Tashia Morgridge.

Department of Economics

Your gifts, big and small, support current undergraduate and graduate students, recognize top-notch faculty, and advance cutting edge economics research — all of which keeps us consistently ranked among the best economics departments in the country.