Wisconsin Rowing’s first 150 years built a legacy of grit, pride, and excellence. Now, the next chapter begins—and we need everyone in the boat. As alumni and supporters, your connection to this program is powerful. Your support fuels the training, resources, and opportunities that keep Wisconsin Rowing competitive at the highest level. Join us in shaping the future—because this tradition only grows stronger when we pull together.
Join a growing community of alumni who are powering the immediate future through recurring, sustainable giving. The Stewards fund supports Project 2030 which provides the essential resources that develops our athletes and keeps them performing at their peak—on the water, in the classroom, and beyond.
Wisconsin Rowing’s strength has always come from its people—oars in the water, pulling as one. As we look to the future, your involvement is more important than ever. Whether through financial support or lending your time and talent, there are meaningful ways for every alum to contribute to the continued success of the program.
Project 2030 is Wisconsin Rowing’s bold plan. It’s a 5-year strategic initiative focused on positioning the program for sustained success—competitively and organizationally—by the end of the decade and beyond.
At its core, Project 2030 is about building a high-performance system that supports our athletes, modernizes our infrastructure, and empowers our community to take ownership in the future of the program.
The Wisconsin High Performance Center
A state-of-the-art development system designed to meet the needs of today’s top-tier athletes.
Sustainable Funding Models
Building annual support through The Stewards of 1874 and long-term growth through The Legacy Fund.
Alumni Engagement & Mentorship
Creating more opportunities for alumni to connect, contribute, and help shape the next generation of Badger oarsmen.
Project 2030 isn’t just a roadmap—it’s a rallying point. It’s how we honor our history by building a future that’s even stronger.
Because tradition alone doesn’t win championships. Vision, Support, and Action do.
A gift to the Legacy Fund helps us stay competitive year after year deep into the future. This fund directly supports building the bones and muscle by ensuring that our team has the increased budgets needed to continue our tradition of excellence.
