Background
A page within Menard Family Initiative
"This will take us to heights we have never been before and the ultimate winners are going to be the students."
New opportunities
The Menard Family Midwest Initiative
for Economic Engagement & Research will fund
Scholarships
Research projects
Off-campus experiences
Visiting scholars
Student workers
Faculty & program support
A message from the Menard family:
"We are pleased to support UW La Crosse students and scholars as they expand their explorations of the issues impacting the state and the nation. The programs and research undertaken by the university's center will further the school's position as a critical resource of knowledge on economic issues."
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Media coverage
UW-La Crosse receives record-setting donation
WXOW News 19
UW- La Crosse receives largest single donation in history
Spectrum News 1
UW- La Crosse receives largest donation in school history for economics program
WEAU 13 News
Menard family gives $2.1 million to UW-La Crosse business college, largest gift in school history
La Crosse Tribune
UW-La Crosse receives largest single gift in 110-year history
WKBT News8000
Largest single donation to UW-La Crosse announced
WKBT News8000
Menard family donates $2.1 million to UW-La Crosse
WWOW News 18