Couple donates $10M to UW for scholarships, faculty positions
Tom Falk and Karen Falk are donating $10 million to fund need-based scholarships and endowed faculty positions, according to a news alert.
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Tom Falk and Karen Falk are donating $10 million to fund need-based scholarships and endowed faculty positions, according to a news alert.
A proposal in the state budget to cut the tenure system from state law is drawing criticism from those who work at the University of Wisconsin.
The University of Wisconsin has weathered years of budget cuts, but many faculty members believe the elimination of tenure would be a tipping point. The elimination of tenure is being recommended in legislation adopted by the Joint Finance Committee.
University of Wisconsin officials are warning of layoffs and cuts to student services following Gov. Scott Walker's announcement of planned budget cuts to the UW System.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Engineering received its biggest donation in history Monday.