UW-Green Bay Raises $204,900 During Second Annual Giving Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 13, 2025
Community, alumni increase donations by 117% over last year
GREEN BAY, Wis.— UW-Green Bay asked, and the local community and proud alumni responded by raising $204,900 during the second annual UW-Green Bay Giving Day. This 117% increase recognizes the impact that education brings to the university’s 16-county footprint, fueling the region’s workforce.
“We were thrilled with the funds raised from Giving Day 2025! It provided opportunities for donors to support UW-Green Bay in many ways,” said Dr. Dawn Crim, vice chancellor for Advancement, Community Engagement, and Inclusivity, and president of the UW-Green Bay Foundation. “High-impact internships, support for The Weidner and Athletics and scholarship options allowed donors to align their passion with UW-Green Bay’s purpose ensuring all students are future-focused and workforce-ready.”
Dollars raised support need-based scholarships for UW-Green Bay undergraduate students, of which 39% come from low-income households. Gifts will strengthen academic programs that support the region’s workforce, such as engineering, education and nursing, and student success initiatives like the Campus Cupboard, which works to alleviate student hunger and basic necessity needs so students can focus on their education and well-being.
Adding to the campaign was a $65,000 donation match from the UW-Green Bay Council of Trustees, a group of distinguished alumni and professionals that help guide the university toward its mission. Support from these business leaders and friends of the university provided the spark that encouraged more donors to support the Phoenix flock this year. More than 1,100 donors participated in the campaign.
While Giving Day is a one-day effort, donations are needed and accepted throughout the year to support university students. To learn about giving opportunities, please visit the UW-Green Bay Foundation giving page, or reach out to the UW-Green Bay Advancement Office at foundation@uwgb.edu or 920-465-2074.
About UW-Green Bay
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is a school of resilient problem solvers who dare to reach higher with the power of education that ignites growth and answers the biggest challenges. Serving 11,198 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students as well as 85,883 continuing education learners annually, UW-Green Bay offers 200 academic degrees, programs, and certificates. With four campus locations in Northeast Wisconsin, the University’s access mission welcomes all students who want to learn, from every corner of the world. Championing bold thinking since opening its doors in 1965, it is a university on the rise – Wisconsin’s fastest growing UW. For more information, visit www.uwgb.edu.
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