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City Cast Madison
A Record Breaking Budget, UW’s Payday, & a New Madison Music Festival
Sep 13, 2024
Hayley Sperling, executive producer, and Rob Thomas, editor of Madison Minutes, dive into the huge $75 million donation to UW-Madison for a new engineering building. They discuss the city’s record-breaking capital budget and the challenges accompanying it. Plus, they share the exciting details of Madison's upcoming music festival, Joey's Song, highlighting its charitable impact and the revitalization of the local music scene. Community engagement and support for local artists take center stage in this lively discussion.
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- The University of Wisconsin received a transformative $75 million donation for a new engineering building, showcasing significant private investment in education.
- Madison's mayor presented a record $418.3 million capital budget for 2025 aimed at renovation projects, highlighting the city's focus on infrastructure development.
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Significant Donation for Engineering Building
The University of Wisconsin received a historic $75 million donation aimed at funding a new College of Engineering building, marking one of the largest private gifts in the university's history. This contribution comes from the Levy brothers, who previously supported other university projects, highlighting their family's ongoing commitment to the institution. The funding will facilitate modern infrastructure that is vital for attracting engineering students and fostering innovative programs. This initiative also signifies a broader integration of diverse academic disciplines, showcasing how engineering education is evolving beyond traditional boundaries.
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