What We're Fundraising For
The Excellence Fund supports the greatest needs of the university, including:
- Emergency support for students
- Student scholarships
- Research opportunities
- Study abroad programs
- Internships and field experience
- Professional development for students, faculty and staff
- Academic programs
Your Impact
Your gift to the Excellence Fund steps in where tuition and state funding fall short to provide invaluable learning opportunities and support for students at UW-Eau Claire. You will join nearly 3,000 alumni and friends each year donate to the Excellence Fund to support UW-Eau Claire's greatest needs. Gifts of any amount made to the Excellence Fund will make a difference for current and future Blugolds!
Matching Gift Opportunity
This year, Gary Withers ’79 and his wife Lori are matching all gifts to the Excellence Fund dollar-for-dollar up to $20,000!
What began in 2019 as a $10,000 match has now grown. Gary and Lori have once again stepped forward to encourage alumni participation and will be matching all donations up to $20,000 made to the UW-Eau Claire Excellence Fund! Your donation to the Excellence Fund will support areas of greatest need at UWEC, including scholarships, research opportunities, strong academic programs and other high-impact experiences. Make it an excellent day with Gary and Lori by making a donation towards the Excellence Fund!
