• Student Support

    Student Support

    An investment in UW-Madison’s students is an investment in the future.

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  • Research & Innovation

    Research & Innovation

    As one of the world’s most prolific research institutions, the UW is constantly reinventing the notion of possible.

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  • WHY GIVE?

    The UW changes lives all over the world, both for those who study and work here and for those who benefit from its many innovations. Private gifts are essential to help keep the UW competitive with its world-class peers — and make it accessible to all qualified students.

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  • ECONOMIC BOOST

    Higher education not only raises future earning potential for the graduate, but it also improves economic outlook for their families and communities. By helping us make a world-class university education affordable, you’re fueling economic growth.

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  • Faculty Excellence

    Faculty Excellence

    The UW’s accomplished faculty is the key in advancing the university’s groundbreaking research and exceptional student development.

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  • Educational Experience

    Educational Experience

    Together, our faculty and students create an environment that pushes the boundaries of our knowledge.

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  • “Right off the bat, I wanted to get involved.”

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  • “The university is only as good as all of us.”

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  • HISTORY OF FIRSTS

    Revolutionary discoveries and ideas are born at the UW every day — but it isn’t only our faculty and researchers who break new ground. Nearly 23 percent of the 2018 freshman class were first in their families to attend college.

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