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Savor the moment: Entering class of 2013 welcomed
Chancellor Rebecca Blank welcomed freshman and transfer students to campus Friday, advising them to take advantage of every opportunity about to come their way as members of the UW–Madison community.
New chancellor, new students at 2013 Chancellor’s Convocation
For University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank, the fall semester will bring many campus "firsts." She shares this with the incoming class of first-year and transfer students, whom she'll officially welcome at the 2013 Chancellor's Convocation, held on Friday, Aug. 30 at 10:30 a.m. in the Kohl Center.
Chancellor welcomed with ‘Bec-Key Lime Pie’ ice cream
As the new chancellor, Rebecca Blank has plenty on her plate. But on Monday, she got the scoop on a new Babcock ice cream, named in her honor.
Blank begins statewide outreach in Milwaukee
Rebecca Blank is building bridges across Wisconsin. A top priority of the new University of Wisconsin–Madison chancellor is strengthening relationships with UW System colleagues, with the governor and state legislators, with community leaders and with alumni.
Reilly announces departure as UW System president
For nine years, Kevin Reilly demonstrated his passion for education as UW System president. Today (Tuesday), Reilly announced that he will step down as president to serve as a presidential advisor for leadership with the American Council on Education, and also return to teaching.
Statement of Chancellor Rebecca Blank on the resignation of Kevin Reilly
Kevin Reilly's commitment to higher education has had a tremendously positive impact on our state.
Taffora named to lead UW–Madison legal team
Raymond P. Taffora, a former chief deputy attorney general at the Wisconsin Department of Justice, has been selected as vice chancellor for legal affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
New chancellor launches ‘Blank’s Slate’ blog
UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank today launched a new blog on her official UW website to stay in regular, online communication regarding the issues the university is facing.
Blank reaches out on first day as chancellor
Rebecca Blank’s first days as UW–Madison’s 29th chancellor will be filled with meetings, hashing out the many pressing issues the leader of a major research and teaching institution must tackle. But on Monday, she took some time to greet high school seniors and their families on the Visitor & Information Programs tour.
Recent sightings: Welcoming moment
University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank steps outside Bascom Hall to talk with a group of prospective students and their families as a Visitor & Information Programs (VIP) tour guide leads the group past the Abraham Lincoln statue during a campus tour on July 22, 2013.
Norsetter retires after distinguished federal relations career
Rhonda Norsetter arrived on the UW–Madison campus as a student in 1964. Nearly 50 years later, she leaves as one of the most respected federal relations officers in American higher education.
Goodspeed Family Pier is newest campus link to lake
The Wisconsin Alumni Association is inviting the Madison community to visit the newest shoreline feature on Lake Mendota, the Goodspeed Family Pier.
Recent sightings: Blank on the planks
Bucky Badger is pictured with (left to right) incoming UW–Madison chancellor Rebecca Blank, Wisconsin Alumni Association president Paula Bonner, and lead donors Mary Sue Goodspeed Shannon and Michael Shannon.