Pioneers Helping Pioneers at UW-Platteville

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many University of Wisconsin-Platteville students are finding themselves facing mounting financial challenges. But in a show of Pioneer spirit, many alumni, friends, faculty and staff have already stepped in to help. Created in 2019, the Pioneers Helping Pioneers fund provides emergency financial support to students with unexpected expenses, outside of tuition. When a call for assistance went out to alumni, friends, faculty and staff last week, more than $5,500 was raised for the fund in only a few days, with donations continuing to come in. To donate to the Pioneers Helping Pioneers fund, visit www.uwplatt.edu/alumni.