Giving

Frank Lloyd Wright and Marshall Erdman were the visionaries who laid the groundwork for Dan Erdman’s career. Now he’s cementing their legacy with a professorship that will support teaching and learning for the next generation.

The historic building will undergo renovation starting in 2027 to restore its iconic exterior and modernize its interior to support learning and research.

Here at the College of Letters & Science we’re excited to celebrate the seventh annual Day of the Badger campaign! You’re probably seeing all sorts of emails, social posts and mail from us and other UW–Madison units who want you to join in on the fun. Wondering what this day is all about?

Join L&S on April 14-15, 2026, for the party to pay it forward — our seventh annual Day of the Badger! Here at the College, we’re excited to celebrate the accomplishments of our incredible community and raise critical funds to support the next generation of Badgers.

Herb Kohl Philanthropies has announced a pledge to extend the late Sen. Herb Kohl’s longstanding support of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs with a historic $30 million lead private gift. The gift will support programming and renovations to UW–Madison’s Music Hall.

Herb Kohl Philanthropies will be donating $30 million to the La Follette School of Public Affairs to support renovations that will transform Music Hall into Herb Kohl Hall. The donation will help connect the growing school, which is currently spread across 28 buildings on campus.

Herb Kohl Philanthropies has announced a $30 million lead private gift to the La Follette School of Public Affairs to support programming and renovations to Music Hall, which will serve as La Follette’s future home under the new name of Herb Kohl Hall.

Through an innovative new partnership, two Madison philanthropists support a cause dear to their hearts.

Flamingos took over Bascom Hill again this October, and this year the College of Letters & Science saw a wave of energy, generosity and record-breaking support.