Two families are donating nearly $3 million to UW-La Crosse in order to expand science programs at the college. Interim chancellor Betsy Morgan announced both gifts on Thursday, with the larger of the two being a $1.5 million donation from Mike and Kathi McGinley. The McGinleys hope that the endowed professorship will continue valuable research programs at UWL and support faculty members, ultimately benefiting students.
Former UW-L faculty member Ron Rada and his wife Jane are also donating $1.3 million to provide funding for the university’s River Studies Center. Rada hopes that the Center can use this money to enhance its reputation by building upon its multi-disciplinary base of freshwater knowledge and education. Both donations are scheduled to go into effect a year from now at UW-L.
