Why Support UW-W

Faculty Support

The heart of any academic institution is its faculty.  UW-Whitewater is proud of its distinguished professors who are recognized not only for excellence in teaching, but also for their commitment to research, working with students and building a vibrant educational community.

To attract and retain the best faculty, we must offer competitive salaries as well as support for research and curriculum development to keep our programs exciting and relevant.  Endowed chair and professorships are important tools for recognizing and rewarding outstanding faculty members who have an impact on the lives of our students.

For alumnus Jeff Johnson, it was Professor David Travis’ influence that changed Jeff’s course of study and ultimately his career path.

“What I found most appealing about Dr. Travis was he was never too busy for questions or discussions.  I told him I was interested in pursuing a masters degree and he was more than happy to help me achieve this.  He has a knack for pushing his students to the limits and helping them pursue their education.”

Hopefully someday soon, I can parlay these same skills along with the same type of enthusiasm Dr. Travis showed me to students of my own.  A good professor can help you through your class.  A great professor can help you through life, and that was Dr. Travis has done for me.”

Student Support

UW-Whitewater is committed to serving students with potential, providing financial incentives for the highest achievers, and challenging talented students to greater heights.  We also want our students to be active in their field of study outside of the classroom and gain an appreciation for other countries and cultures.

Endowed scholarships not only allow the University to attract and retain quality students, they also provide our students with the resources to focus on their education.

For instance, anonymous donors to the UW-Whitewater recently created the “Promise Endowment,” a fund that gives and annual award to students who need financial assistance, with a preference to first-generation college students.  Brittany Jackson, the first Promise Endowment recipient, and now a graduate student at Roosevelt University in Chicago says, “The Promise Endowment definitely helped me.  I was going through a rough time with my financial aid at the time.  I was very thankful and grateful to be the first recipient, and I was honored to able to meet the person who set forth the idea.  To me, it was a blessing.”

Program Support

From lecture series, to Career and Leadership Development to Warhawk Athletics, the student experience at UW-Whitewater is further enhanced by various curricular and co-curricular programs.  Creating endowments for such programs gives them additional sources of income to provide such out-of-the-classroom type experiences that supplement student learning.

John Chenoweth, chair and professor of Information Technology and Business Education, sees the impact that learning outside of the traditional classroom has on our students.

“The work ethic and growing skill set of our students is obvious as they collaborate with other students and faculty across campus to solve real problems for regional businesses and help communities in need.  The increasing number of students working in our outreach centers, exploring their own business startups and reaching out to the community encourages us to hope for a strong future.  I enjoy every minute in which I have the opportunity to work with students in helping them achieve their dreams.”