Your Investment Matters

We believe public research universities hold great untapped potential to address the world’s most complex challenges. Imagine business organizations and universities joining forces to guide research opportunities, inform learning experiences and generate the inspiring ideas and leaders that will propel us all forward. With your support, we are redefining the partnership between public research universities and the business community.

All Gifts Matter

$25,810,001

in new gifts and pledges in 2014

55%

of all gifts to WSB were less than $100

2014 Highlights

Total Budget $58 Million


Revenue

Revenue

49%  University Budget Allocation*
33%  Philanthropy
18%  School Program Revenues

Expenses

Expenses

46%  Teaching & Research
28%  Student Experience
13%  Facilities & Operations
13%  Student Financial Support

*Represents our portion of state support and tuition combined


Supporting a Strong Faculty

$4.86 million

in philanthropy supported a strong faculty, allowing us to compete with peers for outstanding talent

12

new faculty members were hired in 2014


Providing Student Support

$7.7 million

was allocated to student financial support

2,603

students received financial support


Wisconsin Business Alumni

3,659

Wisconsin Business alumni donors

4,844

total donors to the School of Business

Students Thanking Badgers

Students Thanking Badgers

Wisconsin School of Business students thank alumni for their generosity. View Now »

Angie

Angie, MBA Student

"You have lightened my financial burden, which allows me to focus on learning, the most important aspect of school." Read More »

Justin

Justin, BBA Student

"Because of the opportunities that have been afforded to me through donor support, I feel as though I have a better understanding..." Read More »

Eric

Eric, BBA Student

"Receiving a scholarship means that people believe in my potential, which gives me the drive to achieve as much as I can." Read More »