Donor Archives

Francine Pease
In 2008, Francine L. Pease, a long-time advocate for education and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, established a new scholarship to support and encourage students with potential for success.
The scholarship will rotate between the College's four academic departments. more >

Sheila Feay-Shaw & Steven Shaw
To honor the love and support of her parents, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater assistant professor of curriculum and instruction Sheila Feay-Shaw and her husband Steven Shaw have developed the James and Leita Feay Memorial Scholarship for students in pursuit of music education.
"Nobody gets to the point of getting to a professional career without having the support of other people," said Feay-Shaw. "For some students, that doesn't include financial support from their families. It's intended to help put that support out there for young professionals." more >

Sam Martino
Recently Sam Martino, a lecturer with the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Communication Department, created the Martino Journalism Scholarship.
This scholarship is designed to fulfill his belief in using the classroom and other venues to advance the learning process of students and to promote shoe leather experience by providing financial assistance to a junior or senior student with a major in journalism. more >

J. William Schmitz
A man who spent years behind the curtain will provide many opportunities for students both on the stage and off.
J. William Schmitz made a $100,000 gift to the Wynett Barnett scholarship through an estate gift that will provide support for Theatre/Dance students showing outstanding ability in performance, technical ability, costuming and dance. more >

The Armstrong Family
Dahle Family Memorial Scholarship distributes $100,000 in new funds to three students.
The Dahle Family Memorial Scholarship was established by the family of Ann and Jon Dahle in honor of their commitment to the university. Ann Dahle joined UW-Whitewater in 1927 working in the registrar’s office. more >