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Why do programs at public universities need your support?

The UW Foundation’s vision statement, “philanthropy will mean the difference between the maintenance of a great university and the evolution of an extraordinary one,” in essence makes the case for private support.

Because state funding currently provides only the means for a basic education, private funding supplements state and federal dollars to support many special programs and projects not possible through conventional funding sources.

Examples of these include professorships, fellowships and scholarships in all academic disciplines, research efforts and building projects.

Those academic opportunities and enhancements that make the UW a truly exceptional university are only available through private support.

To learn more about supporting the Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics Program, contact Marilyn Boland at the UW Foundation.