Tag UW Foundation
Multimillion-dollar gift to support Waisman Center scholars
July 31, 2012A multimillion-dollar planned estate gift from Dr. Richard Morse ('67 MD) of New Orleans, will fund an interdisciplinary society of graduate student scholars to study childhood mental health and developmental disabilities in the Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
2012 graduates: Morgridges will match your gifts
May 16, 2012With the help of a generous matching gift challenge from John and Tashia Morgridge, last year’s commencement campaign achieved 10 percent participation from the Class of 2011.
Wellness expo to raise funds for eye research
April 10, 2012On Saturday, April 14, there's no excuse for not working out.
Kinesiology Club sponsors 5K Poker Run
April 10, 2012Get your heart pumping, enjoy the fresh spring air and spend time with friends and family by joining the Kinesiology Club at its annual 5K Poker Run/Walk on Thursday, April 19.
Student organizations kick off social media challenge to benefit scholarships
December 6, 2011Inspired by the The Bucky Challenge, the University of Wisconsin Student Foundation and the Wisconsin Alumni Student Board are raising money for the Great People Scholarship through social media.
UW–Madison cycling team freezin’ for bike safety
December 1, 2011The University of Wisconsin–Madison cycling team will be “Freezin’ for Safety” on Friday, Dec. 2, to raise money for the Madison Area Safe Kids Coalition.
Poster sales help keep doors to learning open
November 30, 2011The entryways to some of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's most iconic buildings - the bannered Bascom Hall, the archway to Camp Randall and the imposing wood-and-iron doors to the Red Gym - are among the photos featured on a poster benefiting need-based scholarships.
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grant helps sustain DARE to completion
November 1, 2011Whenever she appears on a popular statewide Wisconsin Public Radio offering, Joan Houston Hall can sense the hunger people have for regional sayings and their meanings.
Oscar Rennebohm Foundation made $1 million gift to School of Nursing near spring game
October 12, 2011The secret is out. The Oscar Rennebohm Foundation made its second $1 million gift to the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing in advance of the Badgers' spring football game.
Donors honor professor emeritus with creation of Carstensen Chair
September 20, 2011Mahendra Patel, founder and CEO of Navinta LLC, and wife Jayshree Patel have made a $1 million gift to establish the Jens T. Carstensen Chair in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy.
The Bucky Challenge: Connect with UW–Madison, help students
September 15, 2011Here’s a challenge that’s easy to undertake: connect with the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the Wisconsin Alumni Association, or both, on Twitter and Facebook and help students.
Poster helps keep doors to learning open
January 12, 2011Camp Randall’s shaded archway, a bannered Bascom Hall and the ivy-clung portico of the Carillon are three of the photographs gracing a new poster on…
Poster helps keep doors to learning open
December 17, 2010Camp Randall's shaded archway, a bannered Bascom Hall and the ivy-clung portico of the Carillon are three of the photographs gracing a new poster on sale at the University of Wisconsin–Madison starting today (Dec. 17), with all proceeds benefiting need-based scholarships.
Wisconsin School of Business Homecoming Gala recognizes outstanding alumni, outgoing dean
October 9, 2010Wisconsin School of Business Dean Michael Knetter, was honored on Friday, Oct. 8 for his multitude of contributions to the school. The Wisconsin…
U.S. Bank scores with UW–Madison Great People Scholarship support
September 9, 2010U.S. Bank, a sponsor of Wisconsin Badger football radio broadcasts, will make a gift of $2,500 to the U.S. Bank Great People Scholarship at the University of Wisconsin–Madison for each Badger touchdown scored this season at Camp Randall Stadium.
UW Foundation board of directors elects chair
July 13, 2010The University of Wisconsin Foundation board of directors elected Frances S. "Fran" Taylor of Madison to a two-year term as chair during its annual meeting on June 25 at UW–Madison's Memorial Union.
Scholarship honors memory of UW–Madison student Neha Suri
May 5, 2010The University of Wisconsin–Madison community is honoring the memory of Neha Suri, a beloved 22-year-old senior journalism and political science major who passed away in February at UW Hospital and Clinics from meningococcal disease.
UW Foundation leader wins advancement award
March 10, 2010Andrew A. “Sandy” Wilcox, president of the University of Wisconsin Foundation, is one of two widely respected professionals who have made valuable contributions to the educational foundation field who are this year's recipients of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Commonfund Institutionally Related Foundation awards.
UW Foundation names chief investment officer
October 13, 2009Tom Olson has been selected as the new chief investment officer for the University of Wisconsin Foundation.
Christensen gift funds UW–Madison economics chair
March 12, 2009Laurits (Lau) Christensen, chair of the economic and engineering consulting firm Christensen Associates of Madison, has established a named faculty chair in the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Economics.