I had an endowed professorship at UC-Berkeley that supported my research, so I know how important these funds are.

Richard Meese (’76 MA L&S, ’78 PhD L&S)

Big Ten Challenge

The Big Ten GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Challenge is a competition among the Big Ten schools to see who has the most loyal young alumni. No matter what dollar amount you contribute, you will make a difference to the students, faculty and staff of the UW and your gift will count towards the Challenge.

Bucky leads the Badger fans!

10 BIG Reasons to Give a Gift to the University of Wisconsin-Madison:

10. It feels good to make a gift!

9. You love the UW and you’re proud to be a Badger.

8. You want to give future students the opportunity to have a fantastic UW experience.

7. You want to support the research conducted at the UW that saves lives and advances society.

6. Alumni have been making gifts for over 100 years and you want to continue the tradition.

5. Private support represents 19% of the current budget, more than state funding and more than tuition.

4. Gifts of $100 or less accounted for over $1.5 million in support last year.

3. Your gift will reinforce student services, faculty retention, building enhancements and technology updates while making it possible to launch new and innovative programs.

2. You can designate your gift to the school, college or department of your choice.

And the #1 Reason to Give a Gift to the University of Wisconsin-Madison:

1. You want to beat Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Northwestern, Ohio State, Penn State and Purdue in the Big Ten GOLD Challenge.

On Wisconsin!