Our Giving Community
Today, private support is more critical than ever. The generosity of our dedicated donor community makes a difference in everything we do, from supporting faculty, staff, and students to informing and delivering new and innovative learning experiences. With your support, we have expanded our capacity to attract and provide scholarships for the next generation of talented Business Badgers. We have been able to integrate and scale the best of our learning experiences that prepare our graduates well beyond their first jobs.
We have recruited and retained collaborative, innovative faculty who incorporate leading research into student learning. We have reached across disciplines to foster innovation and inspire future business leaders.
Together, our dedicated giving community has helped protect the quality of students’ education, which continues to grow our impact and visibility. You keep our community strong, and for that we thank you.
Wisconsin Naming Gift
Over the last year, we celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Wisconsin Naming Gift, when 13 alumni came together to create an $85 million naming gift to preserve the School’s name for at least 20 years. The Wisconsin Naming Partners pioneered a new era for the Wisconsin School of Business, providing critical funding to support significant growth in our faculty and student body. Since its inception in 2007, the partnership has grown to include 17 members and more than $110 million in investments. We remember and honor those Partners who are no longer with us: Pete Frechette and Albert O. Nicholas.
WISCONSIN NAMING PARTNERS
- Paul Collins ’58
- Wade Fetzer III ’59
- Pete Frechette ’61
- Jon D. Hammes ’74
- Ted D. Kellner ’69
- Mike Knetter
- Paul Leff ’83, ’84
- Sheldon B. Lubar ’51, ’53
- John Morgridge ’55
- Albert O. Nicholas ’52
- John J. Oros ’71
- H. Signe Ostby ’75, ’77
- Fredrick W. Petri ’69, ’70
- Michael S. Shannon ’80
- *Three anonymous donors
