Major Naming Gifts Received By Dartmouth, U. Arizona, And U. Wisconsin

Core Insights - Prominent universities in the U.S. have received significant private donations, enhancing their educational programs and facilities [3] Group 1: Dartmouth College - Shonda Rhimes has pledged $15 million for a new undergraduate residence hall at Dartmouth College, which will be named Shonda Rhimes Hall [11] - The hall will be the first building at Dartmouth named for a woman and a Black alum, scheduled to open in 2028, housing 115 students [12] - Rhimes emphasized the importance of her college experience and the need to give back to higher education, reflecting on the evolving identity of Dartmouth [12] Group 2: University of Arizona - The University of Arizona received a $20 million donation from the Garcia Family Foundation to support study abroad programs for financially needy students, marking the largest gift for such programs in the university's history [4][5] - The Garcia Family Foundation aims to triple study abroad participation by 2029, with scholarships covering various credit-bearing experiences in over 30 countries [5] - The foundation, established by Ernest Garcia II, focuses on providing educational access to underserved communities [6] Group 3: University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bjorn Borgen donated $25 million to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which includes a $5 million endowment for experiential learning in mechanical engineering and $20 million for the Engineering the Future Capital Campaign Fund [8] - In recognition of his contribution, a wing in the new engineering building will be named the Bjorn Borgen Learning Commons [8] - Borgen aims to enhance the university's engineering program and increase student enrollment [9]