MADISON, WI (WTAQ) – A couple who graduated from UW-Madison 35 years ago is donating $10 million to their alma mater.
The university says the gift from Tom and Karen Falk will provide two annual scholarships, and two endowed faculty chairs in the schools of business and education.
Tom Falk is the CEO of Kimberly-Clark. The oldest of 9 kids, he worked his way through high school by being a golf caddie — and it earned him a full tuition scholarship back in 1980.
His wife Karen lived in a low cost housing cooperative while at the UW.
Chancellor Rebecca Blank says both Falks have shown tremendous dedication to the campus — and their gift will help many students in the future.
(Story courtesy of Wheeler News Service)
