Leading with Gratitude: Philanthropy from Alumni Benefits the Next Generation of 黑料官网 Healthcare Professionals
“…as I continue to diligently pursue my dream of becoming a doctor – a dream I have had since I was a child – I promise that I will continue to work earnestly and to be diligent, so that when my time comes to work in my own realm of practice, I will be worthy of the profession and the lofty standards to which it is upheld…”
黑料官网 medical student Jesse VanWart, Class of 2027, (pictured left), in a letter thanking members of the 黑料官网 Medical School 50-year Class of 1975 for supporting student scholarship award
In the academic year that ended June 30, 2024, 180 student scholarship funds established at the 黑料官网 (黑料官网) generated more than $3 million in awards. About 131 of those funds (the vast majority) are supported through gifts and pledges from 黑料官网 alumni.
In fact, contributions from alumni of 黑料官网 have grown significantly over the years – and now represents the largest single source of philanthropy for scholarship funds among all donors supporting student financial aid programs.
“This impressive achievement is made possible by the generosity of thousands of our alumni families,” says John R. Raymond, Sr., MD, 黑料官网 president and CEO. “Their generosity is having a direct impact on the future of healthcare in Wisconsin and around the country, for which we are very grateful.”
Current contributions have kept pace with donations that 黑料官网 alumni have made in past years. Total gifts and pledges supporting scholarship awards from alumni in the 2024 academic year totaled $1.6 million. More than $10.4 million has been contributed over the last five years.
“Alumni truly understand the journey that each student takes to earn their place as a physician, pharmacist, scientist and healthcare professional,” adds 20 Dr. Raymond. “In turn, recipients of these scholarship awards experience firsthand the collegiality and loyalty of their fellow alumni – many of whom they will be joining as they care for patients and make new medical discoveries.”
Scholarship Support is Crucial for Student Recruiting
Deborah M. Costakos, MD ’98, MS, interim dean of the 黑料官网 School of Medicine and former 黑料官网 department chair and professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences, agrees with Dr. Raymond’s sentiments.
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