Chancellor Early Achievement Professorships to retain UW–Madison’s rising star faculty
The professorships will be awarded to early-career scholars who have built an outstanding record in teaching, research and service.
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UW among recipients of grants from Evjue Foundation
The charitable arm of The Capital Times has announced that its directors have approved $1,812,000 in grants, including $370,500 to the UW for more than two dozen projects and programs during the coming year.
Science journalist Mandavilli is UW–Madison writer in residence
Apoorva Mandavilli, founding editor of an autism news site will be on campus visiting classes, working with students, faculty and staff, and getting reacquainted with UW–Madison, which is also her alma mater.
A thank you, and a goodbye — sweetened with ice cream
In honor of Project 72 — an outreach effort highlighting UW-Madison connections and alumni in all 72 Wisconsin counties — ice cream was served from the “Thank You 72” truck during the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association’s annual staff picnic on the lawn of the Dejope Residence Hall. WFAA’s remodeled, vintage ice cream truck debuted …
Cap Times’ Evjue Foundation awards more than $300,000 to UW programs
The Capital Times’ charitable arm, The Evjue Foundation, is awarding $322,500 in grants to 30 different programs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Nicholas Match raises $100 million for UW-Madison scholarships
Once fully funded, the gifts will generate about $4.5 million in annual scholarships to recruit and retain outstanding students.
$10 million gift announced to Chancellor’s Scholars Program
The program was established in 1984 to increase educational opportunities for academically talented, underrepresented ethnic minorities and socioeconomically disadvantaged undergraduates.
Great People Scholarship program raises $44 million to help low-income students
Since its launch, the program has provided more than 1,900 students with crucial financial assistance.
Lubars’ gift helps strengthen, expand UW-Madison Computer Sciences
Demand for computer science education is booming, as shown by enrollments that have nearly doubled over the last five years in the UW-Madison Department of Computer Sciences. Students are realizing that, no matter their field of study, exposure to fundamental concepts in computing is beneficial.
Boundless Together, Part 4
The last of four new commercials about UW-Madison will premiere this weekend during the Badger football game. Learn more about the research highlighted in the spot.
Recent sightings: They filled the hill
Hundreds of plastic pink flamingos adorn Bascom Hill for the annual “Fill the Hill” event Oct. 7. The event, which is part of the UW’s Annual Campaign, places a pink flamingo on Bascom Hill for each donation pledged.
UW kicks off comprehensive campaign at Kohl Center event
With the pomp of a chancellor’s address and the enthusiasm of a Homecoming crowd, the campaign for the University of Wisconsin-Madison kicked off at the Kohl Center Thursday night. Titled “All Ways Forward,” the campaign is an effort to increase private support for the university.
All Ways Forward: Faculty excellence
Our accomplished faculty members are the key factor in advancing the university’s groundbreaking research and exceptional student development. Attracting the best, most talented faculty helps us perpetuate the cycle that drives UW-Madison to be one of the top universities in the nation for innovation, achievement, and astonishing outcomes.
All Ways Forward: Educational experience
The UW-Madison experience encompasses far more than just intellectual challenge. Together, our faculty, students, and staff create an environment that makes learning, teaching, and pushing the boundaries of our knowledge vastly more rich and rewarding.
Morgridge match exceeds goal: $250 million raised for faculty positions
John and Tashia Morgridge issued a challenge last November to fellow University of Wisconsin-Madison alumni – they would match up to $100 million in donations to fund new and enhanced endowments for named professorships, chairs and distinguished chairs at the university.
Tom and Karen Falk give $10 million for scholarships, faculty support
Tom Falk caddied his way into higher education. Karen Falk donned a white coat and worked behind the counter at Rennebohm’s to help her pursue her degree. In the 1970s, when they attended UW-Madison, that was enough.
Nicholas Family provides $50 million to inspire scholarship support
Ab and Nancy Nicholas committed $50 million to inspire other donors to create undergraduate and athletic scholarships and graduate fellowships for UW-Madison students.
Campus Nepali community asks for help after earthquake
In response to Nepal’s most devastating earthquake in 81 years, the Nepal Student Association is holding a candlelight vigil Wednesday night and requesting help from the UW-Madison community to support relief efforts.
Morgridge gift celebrated with new ice cream flavor
In honor of the remarkable $100 million dollar gift from alumni John and Tashia Morgridge, an equally amazing flavor has been developed by Babcock Hall Dairy Plant to celebrate.
Morgridges give $100 million to invest in UW-Madison faculty
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has received a landmark gift of $100 million from John and Tashia Morgridge, representing one of the largest single contributions from individual donors in the history of the institution.