In June 2015, Ab ’52, MBA’55 and Nancy Johnson ’55 Nicholas announced a transformational, $50 million gift to create a one-to-one match to inspire other donors to fund undergraduate and athletic scholarships and graduate fellowships for UW-Madison students.
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For the Public Good: A Call to Serve
The Law School’s Innocence Project relies on students like Curtis Hinca.
Amaya Atucha named Gottschalk Chair for Cranberry Research
Assistant professor of horticulture Amaya Atucha has been named the Gottschalk Chair for Cranberry Research. The chair award, established by the Gottschalk family, supports cranberry research in the Department of Horticulture.
Tim Van Deelen appointed Beers-Bascom Professor in Conservation
Tim Van Deelen, a professor in the forest and wildlife ecology department, was recently appointed the Beers-Bascom Professor in Conservation. The professorship was established by Mr. William Beers, former chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Kraft, Inc.
Inspirational Gift Invests in UW Faculty
Philanthropists John ’55 and Tashia ’55 Morgridge have just announced a landmark gift of $100 million, continuing their long history of investing in the future of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.