Levy Engineering Center Receives $75 Million Gift

Brothers Marvin and Jeffrey Levy consider the building “a gift to the state of Wisconsin.” Continuum Smith Group

A historic $75 million gift will fuel construction of UW–Madison’s new engineering building. With their lead gift — the largest single gift in college history — brothers Marvin ’68, JD’71 and Jeffrey ’72 Levy are honoring the memory of their brother, Phil ’64, who passed away in 2021.

“Through this gift, we can ensure the College of Engineering will remain on the leading edge and educate an ever-expanding number of talented engineers for generations to come,” says Marv. “Our family deeply appreciates the vital role engineering plays in driving innovations that advance our society and contribute to people’s quality and enjoyment of life. Jeff and I view support of this new engineering building as a gift to the state of Wisconsin.”

In eight total stories (seven above ground, one below), the 395,000-square-foot Phillip A. Levy Engineering Center will allow the College of Engineering to expand its enrollment and amplify its positive effects on people, communities, businesses, and industries everywhere.

“We aren’t engineers,” says Jeff, “but we are engineering a great campus.”

Published in the Winter 2024 issue