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Be part of something bigger, be a Partner in Giving

October 10, 2023

Partners in Giving provides much-needed support to the essential services and charitable work of more than 500 organizations. The 2023 campaign theme is “Be Part of Something Bigger” — a tribute to the power our charitable contributions can have in the community when we come together. Read More

As Partners in Giving, we can Make an Impact

October 11, 2021

The State, UW and UW Health Employees Combined Campaign of Dane County gives much-needed support to the essential services and charitable work of more than 500 local, state, national and international organizations. Read More

As Partners in Giving, we are stronger together

October 12, 2020

In 2020, the Partners in Giving campaign theme is “Stronger, Together.” As individuals, we can make a difference for others. And when we give back together, our contributions make an even greater impact. Read More

COVID-19 canceled their variety show; students raised $341,000 for charity anyway

May 27, 2020

Members of the group Humorology say the coronavirus pandemic only heightened their fundraising resolve. Donations will benefit children who might otherwise go hungry. Read More

There’s still time to support Partners in Giving

January 29, 2020

Though the active phase of this year’s Partners In Giving campaign may have closed in November, there’s still time for you to … Read More

UW among recipients of grants from Evjue Foundation

June 5, 2019

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. Read More

Kohl donates $10M to support La Follette School’s outreach, teaching and research

May 12, 2019

Kohl’s donation, the Kohl Initiative, focuses on three priorities that will expand the School’s public outreach mission, advance the training of future public leaders and support influential research by faculty and students. It is the largest donation in La Follette School history. Read More

Chair to honor civil rights trailblazer James E. Jones Jr.

April 24, 2019

“Professor Jones was a towering figure here at the Law School. The chair bearing his name will continue his memory and legacy here forever,” says Law School Dean Margaret Raymond. Read More

UW programs among Evjue Foundation award recipients

May 23, 2018

The charitable arm of the Capital Times is providing $370,500 for 30 campus projects and programs in the humanities, science, the arts, health, media and more. The foundation was established by William T. Evjue, the founder and longtime editor of the Madison newspaper. Read More

Fahey, Chazen, Thomas-Greenfield to receive honorary degrees

March 8, 2018

Honorary doctorates recognize individuals with careers of extraordinary accomplishment, with sustained and uncommonly meritorious activity reflecting UW–Madison values. Read More

In second year, UW’s Philanthropy Lab class awards $50,000 to three nonprofit groups

December 20, 2017

Three Madison-area nonprofit organizations were chosen to receive money this semester from the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Philanthropy Lab class — a total of $50,000. Read More

Kellners mark Homecoming with $25 million gift

October 21, 2017

Ted and Mary Kellner, whose generosity to their alma mater spans the campus, will make a $25 million commitment as part of the university’s current $3.2 billion All Ways Forward comprehensive campaign. Read More

Big Apple Badgers: Jerry and Simona Chazen

February 28, 2017

UW–Madison alumni Jerry and Simona Chazen, the generous benefactors of the Chazen Museum of Art, were a couple of jazz-loving undergraduates when they first met here. After graduation, his first roommate — who had married a woman whose name would become synonymous with fashion — called Jerry in New York City and said “Let’s start a company.” The Chazens are the latest in our series of Big Apple Badgers. Read More

Scholarship to prepare international students for global development leadership

January 19, 2017

The new program will help prepare young leaders to fight poverty and improve quality of life around the world. Read More

Nicholas Match raises $100 million for UW–Madison scholarships

December 15, 2016

Once fully funded, the gifts will generate about $4.5 million in annual scholarships to recruit and retain outstanding students. Read More