Everywhere you look on the UW-Madison campus there are examples of private support in action. Student scholarships, faculty, buildings and countless other examples.
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For more than two decades, Morrison “Morrie” Waud Jr. was a cherished friend and enduring champion of the UW School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM).
One of the nation’s 10 most prominent research institutions, UW–Madison is unique for its collaborations, which help researchers become innovators and bring life-changing advancements to patients. Thanks to a significant boost from federal funding and the generosity of dedicated donors, researchers at the UW are on the cusp of revolutionizing treatments for two rare, currently incurable eye diseases: Best disease (BD) and Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA).
The aging demographic of the United States presents an urgent and growing challenge. As more than 56 million Americans surpassed age 65 in 2020 — with an expected increase to 85 million by 2050 — the burden of aging-associated diseases, particularly Alzheimer’s disease (AD), intensified. AD affects more than seven million Americans, ranking as the sixth leading cause of death and the only cause that is not decreasing.
Successfully capturing fusion energy is the next frontier in pursuing a renewable energy source. But what is fusion exactly?
Food insecurity is an ongoing issue across the nation, impacting nearly 12 million children. Approximately 200,000 of those children are living in poverty in Wisconsin.
Donors who contribute to discretionary funds help prepare Badgers for future success.
Every two years, leaders at UW–Madison look to the state for an investment that will help the university remain successful and serve the people of Wisconsin.
Over the last few years, the Soderholm Family Aquatic Center has offered outstanding opportunities for UW–Madison student-athletes, coaches, family members, and fans.
