Medical College of Wisconsin Giving News
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Community Support Fuels Next Generation of Neuroscience Breakthroughs
The 2026 Imagine More Dinner drives cutting-edge research aimed at treating and preventing neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s disease, bringing hope to millions.
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Michels Family Donates $27 Million to the Medical College of Wisconsin to Expand Personalized Cancer Care, Accelerate Cancer Research
The Michels transformational gift will enable the Cancer Center to bring additional world-class precision oncology talent to MCW, enhance technological infrastructure, train and develop the next generation of cancer scientists, innovators, and entrepreneurs, and expand access to precision oncology-driven prevention and early detection strategies.
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Playing Defense Against Pancreatic Cancer: Honoring Roger Caplinger’s Professional and Personal Dedication to Safeguarding Health
Pancreatic cancer advocate and former Milwaukee Brewers physician Roger Caplinger received an honorary degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin.
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Fueling Breakthroughs: Donor Support Driving the Future of Cardiovascular Care
Discover how donor support is helping advance heart health across Wisconsin and beyond.
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Celebrating a Century of Alumni Impact: 100 for 100 Campaign Wrap-Up
Through 100 for 100, 107 MCW alumni stepped forward to give, contributing a total of $38,444.50 in support of student scholarships.
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Moving Forward Together: How Philanthropy Fuels Hope for People Living with Parkinson’s
Donor support is helping people living with Parkinson’s gain strength, confidence, and community through a free, therapist-led exercise program.
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Honoring a Legacy, Strengthening the Future: Zeit Society Builds on the Walter Zeit Fellowship
The Medical College of Wisconsin has formally transitioned the Walter Zeit Fellowship into Zeit Society, an alumni-exclusive giving society created in partnership with alumni leaders to strengthen long-standing traditions of student support and engagement.
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MCW’s 2025 Investiture Ceremony Honors Faculty Excellence and Philanthropic Partnership
Generous donors and visionary faculty were celebrated at MCW’s 2025 Investiture Ceremony, recognizing partnership in discovery and care.
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A Legacy That Opened the Door to Medical School
A donor’s legacy gift changed Stephanie Larson’s path to medicine—and is helping keep future physicians in Wisconsin.
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A Life in Service: Dr. Joshua Lieberman’s Journey from MCW to Military Medicine and Beyond
MCW alumnus Dr. Josh Lieberman shares his remarkable journey through military medicine, research, and lifelong service.
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Running for Resilience: Medical Students Honor Veterans and First Responders
MCW medical students Adam Plotkin and Geoffrey Rodriguez ran a 150-mile ultramarathon to honor veterans and first responders served by the BRAVE program.
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“You’re Going to Be Okay”: How Early Detection and Expert Care Changed Elena Edward’s Life
Expert care, compassion, and research-driven advances gave Elena Edwards hope and healing after a mammogram revealed cancer.
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MCW Researchers Team Up to Decode How a Common Virus Can Harm the Developing Brain
Armed with a $3.4 million grant, Allison Ebert, PhD, and Scott Terhune, PhD, are collaborating to unlock how cytomegalovirus changes neural cells.
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Celebrating 100 Years of Alumni Leadership: Join the “100 for 100” Campaign
Alumni Association marks its 100th year with a special drive to support MCW students across campuses and programs.
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2025 Imagine More Dinner Event Raises $1 Million to Advance Neuroscience at MCW
A night of hope, generosity, and breakthrough science — MCW’s 2025 Imagine More Dinner raised $1M for neuroscience research and care.
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Dr. Lisa Grill Dodson to Step Down From Leadership Role at MCW–Central Wisconsin
A tribute to Lisa Grill Dodson, MD, Sentry Dean and Founding Dean of MCW-Central Wisconsin.
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An International Beacon for Genomic Sciences and Precision Medicine
The Mellowes Center is committed to raising awareness and understanding of genomics and precision medicine to improve diagnosis and treatment of disease.