Why I Give: Ann Larget

“The school of medicine has a special place in my heart.”

Ann Larget, Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator
UW School of Nursing

UW School of Medicine and Public Health holds a special place in Ann Larget’s heart as a destination for giving. Ann’s father earned his medical degree from UW in 1950 and her nephew was a member of the class of 2015. Ann also worked for many years in the school’s admissions office coordinating interviews and supporting students throughout the admissions process.

She was inspired to make a gift to the stethoscope program in memory of a physician she deeply respected and hopes this small but tangible gesture inspires students as they face the challenges of medical school.

“Medical school is so expensive and competitive and it’s daunting to think about how much medical students like my nephew have sacrificed in terms of lifestyle. Attending medical school is a big deal so it feels nice to give incoming students the gift of a stethoscope to say– ‘Yay you! Look at what you've done so far! That’s great and keep it up!’ Hopefully, they’ll remember the support they received and support others in the future,” she shared.

Ann serves as admissions and recruitment coordinator for the UW School of Nursing today, but her ties to the school of medicine remain strong through her parent’s legacy–The Dr. Roger and Caroline Laubenheimer Fund. Ann’s father grew up in a rural community outside of Milwaukee and financial support as an undergraduate at UW helped him build the foundation he needed for a successful career as a dermatologist. Establishing the fund to support medical students in their third or fourth year who have demonstrated perseverance and financial need was her parents’ expression of gratitude.

“My parents always felt that the school of medicine really changed their lives,” Ann says. “They were very dedicated people in helping professions and understood the challenges people have when they’re trying to get an education. Setting up the scholarship fund really speaks to who they were as people.”