As one of the largest programs of its kind in the United States, the Department of French and Italian at UW–Madison is a vibrant community of scholars, educators, and researchers dedicated to fostering an engaging, supportive, and enriching environment for the study of French and Italian.
Gifts from alumni and friends play a vital role in ensuring continued support for the success of future generations of students, scholars, and educators. This generosity helps us to maintain our tradition of excellence while meeting new challenges in an increasingly global and competitive landscape. It also allows us to launch innovative initiatives in teaching, learning, and scholarship, strengthening UW–Madison’s reputation as one of the world’s leading universities.
Additionally, this support provides funds for scholarships, study abroad opportunities, and graduate student travel to professional conferences and events, which are vital to academic and professional growth.