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Cheers despite the chill at UW–Madison Commencement Saturday
More than a few mittens accompanied the caps and gowns at Camp Randall on Saturday. But the proud families and friends were warmed by the excitement of graduation (and, yes, extra blankets).
Moments to remember: Commencement 2016
Beaming families, blinged-out mortarboards and hugs with best friends - a slide show celebrating Commencement.
In memoriam
Chancellor Rebecca Blank greets the parents of graduate student Craig Schuff as they receive his posthumous degree during Friday’s commencement exercises at the Kohl Center.
Thompson’s advice to Class of 2016: ‘Find your passion and follow it’
After countless hours of classes, test-taking and homework, more than 900 University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate and professional students received degrees Friday night at the Kohl Center.
Faculty Senate supports cultural competency training
A resolution supporting comprehensive racial awareness and inclusion professional development for all faculty passed the Faculty Senate on Monday.
UW honors noted entrepreneurs with achievement awards
The winners are Salm Partners CEO Christopher Salm and Andrew Ziegler, managing partner of Artisan Partners.
Go Big Read selects ‘Evicted’ for 2016-17
“Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City,” the best-selling book by UW–Madison alumnus Matthew Desmond, is the selection for the university's common-reading program.
$10 million gift announced to Chancellor’s Scholars Program
The program was established in 1984 to increase educational opportunities for academically talented, underrepresented ethnic minorities and socioeconomically disadvantaged undergraduates.
Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Social is May 5
The annual Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Social is set for Thursday, May 5, beginning at 1 p.m. on Bascom Hill.
Statement of Chancellor Rebecca Blank
Yesterday, a University of Wisconsin Police Department officer entered a classroom in the Humanities Building and asked a student to step into the hallway. The…
Working at UW to improve workforce communications
The new website is designed as an easy to use resource for essential employee information, from parking and transportation updates to HR news and construction-related bulletins.
Hoslet to lead University Relations
Charles Hoslet “is a Badger through and through, known to legislators, business leaders, alumni and donors in Madison and across our entire state,” says Chancellor Rebecca Blank.
Nominees sought for 2016 Administrative Improvement Award
The award recognizes exceptional performance in administrative roles that support academics, research, student services, outreach and administration.
UW–Madison adopts higher wages for student employees, graduate assistants
The student hourly minimum wage is set to rise from $7.25 to $9 per hour on Sept. 1, and effective July 1, graduate assistants will receive a 2 percent hike.
Reception to recognize and welcome faculty of color
The event will honor the 16 recently promoted faculty of color and welcome 18 new faculty of color to campus.
Search committee formed for vice chancellor for finance and administration
The committee, chaired by Terry Warfield, chair of the Department of Accounting and Information Systems in the Wisconsin School of Business, will meet before the end of February.
Q&A: “Moving Forward” organizers encourage attendees to find out how they can take action
Students have taken an active role in planning the discussion on the progress made through the past year.
Lehman to serve as interim vice chancellor
Michael Lehman will succeed current Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Darrell Bazzell, who is leaving in March for a similar position with the University of Texas at Austin.
Three finalists chosen for vice chancellor for university relations
The vice chancellor is responsible for strategic communications and relationship building with key external and internal audiences.