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Statement of Chancellor Rebecca Blank in response to Governor Evers’ Budget Proposal

February 16, 2021

"I want to thank Governor Evers for a budget proposal that recognizes the vital role the UW System plays in educating tomorrow’s leaders and in the economic development of Wisconsin." Read More

UW-Madison COVID-19 stories and experts: Thursday Mourning, spread data, new vaccines

February 3, 2021

UW–Madison experts are available to discuss current topics surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, ranging from the future of travel to vaccine fears to remembering those who died. Read More

UW-Madison experts available to discuss Biden inauguration

January 20, 2021

Experts from UW–Madison are available for insight and analysis this inauguration week. Read More

COVID-19 stories and experts: Vaccine distribution, well-being, back to the workplace

December 10, 2020

The following UW–Madison stories and experts are available on current topics surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

Election 2020 experts: Voting systems, VP debate, more

October 7, 2020

The University of Wisconsin–Madison offers a number of experts, story angles and resources for media covering Election 2020, including about creating resilient voting systems, the… Read More

Experts available to comment on police shooting, protests

August 28, 2020

The following UW–Madison experts can comment on the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha and the ensuing protests. Read More

Campus leaders react to Kenosha shooting

August 24, 2020

Like many of you, we are deeply concerned by the shooting of Jacob Blake of Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday, and are waiting with hope as he recovers from gunshot wounds inflicted by police. We all await and expect a full and complete investigation and accountability for all those involved. Read More

UW Experts available: Back to school during a pandemic

August 24, 2020

It’s that time again but nothing about this new school year is ordinary. Experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison are ready with tips and expertise to help us navigate. Read More

Chancellor Blank statement on state agency funding lapse

July 22, 2020

Chancellor Blank released the following statement on July 22, 2020: “Today’s announcement by Governor Evers and the Department of Administration that state agencies will… Read More

Chancellor Blank statement on new ICE rule

July 7, 2020

Chancellor Rebecca Blank shared the following statement on Tuesday, July 7. New guidance on Monday, July 6 from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program… Read More

Experts from UW–Madison are available to discuss COVID-19

May 13, 2020

Numerous experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison can discuss the impact of COVID-19 and provide tips and information to help people navigate the challenges to their daily lives. Read More

COVID-19 experts available: Misinformation, poverty, fact-checking

April 28, 2020

Numerous experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison are available to discuss the impact of COVID-19 and provide tips and information to help people navigate the challenges to their daily lives. Read More

More experts from UW–Madison available to discuss COVID-19

April 3, 2020

They can comment on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and provide tips and information helping people navigate the challenges to their daily lives. Read More

Taking survey can help thwart COVID-19, spread Wisconsin Idea

March 20, 2020

Based on your responses, a UW–Madison team will design a social media campaign to successfully encourage healthy behavior. Read More

Advisory: James Watrous mural to be moved into Chazen

February 24, 2020

A monumental James Watrous mural moves into its new home at the Chazen Museum of Art this week. “Printing is the Inseparable Companion of Achievement” will enter the Elvehjem building via a removable window at the north entrance. Read More

ABC News Veteran John Quiñones to keynote 2019 UW–Madison Diversity Forum

October 31, 2019

The seven-time Emmy award-winning news correspondent and best-selling book author will share how he came from a foundation in poverty with a real understanding of the challenges of immigration and integration. Read More

UW-Madison statement on CMU nickname

September 7, 2019

UW-Madison only schedules competitions with schools that are not on the NCAA’s list of colleges and universities subject to the restrictions on the… Read More

Statement on Friday climate change protest

September 6, 2019

Updated 9:50 a.m. UW–Madison responded to a Friday morning climate change protest at the corner of Park Street and University Avenue in which two protesters… Read More

School’s in: UW–Madison experts can offer tips for the school year

August 28, 2019

As a new school year starts, experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison are ready with tips and expertise on a variety of subjects. Read More

UW-Madison ranked highly by Washington Monthly

August 27, 2019

UW–Madison ranked 23rd overall, as well as fifth in research expenditures and third in the number of science and engineering PhDs awarded. Read More