MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - More than $4 million was gifted to Madison College to support scholarship funds for students, the college announced Monday.

The Frautschi Family Pathway Scholarship Fund was created in 2022 thanks to a $1 million gift from W. Jerome Frautschi, the college explained.

The new $4.5 million donation, which is the largest non-capital contribution in the college’s history, will further support students with the greatest financial need.

Madison College President Dr. Jennifer Berne expressed her gratitude towards the Frautschi family for the donation.

“This gift has significant power,” Berne says. “It removes the upfront barrier of cost, which we know is a deciding factor in whether someone pursues higher education, and it stays with students across four semesters, helpi

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