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Blank forms committee to review student services structure
Over the past decade, the complexity of student issues has increased, more frequently requiring close collaboration and coordination among units across campus.
Bucky on Parade: Public art project featuring Bucky Badger coming in spring 2018
Bucky on Parade will bring the Badger spirit to the streets of Madison and Dane County as Bucky Badger is interpreted in works of art.
Administrative Improvement Award winners help university run more smoothly
The award recipients are being recognized for their exceptional work in administrative roles supporting academics, research, student services, outreach or administration.
Videos: UW honors entrepreneurial alumni with achievement awards
UW-Madison’s annual Entrepreneurial Achievement Awards Thursday were given to two alumni — Michele Boal and Troy Vosseller — for their entrepreneurial success.
Chancellor Blank honors students for outstanding research, community service
The accomplishments of more than 150 students were highlighted at the Chancellor's Undergraduate Awards Ceremony on May 1.
New Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene director named
James Schauer, a faculty member with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and director of the Water Science and Engineering Laboratory at the…
Research in the Rotunda
UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank visited with students participating in the 14th Annual Research in the Rotunda — an event that showcases the work of UW undergraduates at the state Capitol. The research included misuse of prescription drugs, fighting poverty, and other topics.
Dedication ceremony inaugurates Black Cultural Center on campus
A dedication ceremony was held Tuesday for the new Black Cultural Center inside the Red Gym on the UW–Madison campus.
Committee names finalists for Wisconsin School of Business dean
The new dean will succeed François Ortalo-Magné, who will depart Madison in summer 2017 to become dean of the London Business School.
UW to award Clyde Stubblefield posthumous honorary degree
Stubblefield wasn’t just a drummer. He was an innovator and an inspiration to musicians, both in his adopted home of Madison and around the world.
Nominees sought for 2017 Administrative Improvement Award
The award recognizes exceptional performance in administrative roles that support academics, research, student services, outreach and administration.
Longtime athletics, alumni leader Bonner to step down
Paula Bonner, president of the Wisconsin Alumni Association and chief alumni officer for the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association, announced today she will step down later this year.
Statement from Chancellor Blank on governor’s UW System proposal
Chancellor Blank responds to Gov. Scott Walker's Feb. 7 announcement about UW System funding and policies.
Happy Founders’ Day!
Founders' Day is the anniversary of the first day of classes at UW–Madison. From 20 students learning Latin and arithmetic on Feb. 5, 1849, to more than 43,000 students today, the campus is vibrant and continues to make history.
Blank to Regents: New investment needed to maintain high quality
“Some of you run companies,” Chancellor Blank said to the Board of Regents. “You know that if you don’t invest as much as your competitors, you will fall behind.”
Astronaut Lovell tells grads: ‘We are all the crew of spaceship Earth’
More than 1,000 students celebrated winter commencement Sunday at the Kohl Center. Astronaut James Lovell delivered the charge to the graduates.
Statement from Chancellor Blank and Athletic Director Alvarez on stadium incident
A noose displayed in this fashion has no place on campus. Together, the Athletics Department and the University’s Office of Legal Affairs are initiating a review of stadium policies with the goal of ensuring that symbols of this type are not displayed in our stadium again.
Supporting shared governance
The active participation of faculty, academic staff, university staff, and students is, and will continue to be, crucial to the decision-making process at the university.
Campus officials seek to strengthen IT governance
UW-Madison is launching a study of information technology governance and structure on campus. The effort will be led by Mike Lehman, a former UW interim vice chancellor and executive with Sun Microsystems.
Chancellor Blank: After budget cuts, time for state to reinvest
Now is the time for the state to reinvest in its higher education system, University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank told a crowd of about…