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Partying like it was 2020, virtual graduates return for an in-person celebration
Graduates of spring, summer and winter 2020 swarmed Camp Randall Stadium Saturday for festivities scheduled after the pandemic prevented a traditional commencement when they received their degrees.
$175 million commitment helps launch UW–Madison School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences, support transformative mission
The new facility will be a hub for the bustling tech ecosystem in Wisconsin, fostering academic research, supporting booming student interest, and hosting collaborations with industry and community partners.
Convocation 2021: ‘Adventure of a Lifetime’ begins for thousands of new UW–Madison students
Many of the students in attendance said they are ready to put the pandemic behind them as much as possible, and that they’re thrilled to be able to attend in-person classes and events.
Blank will chair Big Ten Council of Presidents/Chancellors
The council voted to approve the selection of the UW–Madison chancellor for a two-year term beginning July 1. The Big Ten, which includes 14 universities, was founded in 1896.
McIntosh named director of athletics
Chris McIntosh, a decorated student-athlete who captained two of the most celebrated teams in Badgers history, has been named to the post of director of athletics.
Lynch selected as vice chancellor for legal affairs
Nancy Lynch, who has served as deputy to the vice chancellor since 2013, will succeed Raymond Taffora as the chief legal officer of the university, heading the Office of Legal Affairs and Office of Compliance.
Heller to depart, Cramer named interim vice chancellor
Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Laurent Heller, who joined the university in 2016, is leaving this summer to take a similar role at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.
Chancellor Blank wins national economics research honor
UW–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank has been named a 2021 Distinguished Fellow by the American Economic Association, an honor established in 1965 to recognize the lifetime research contributions of distinguished economists from the United States and Canada.
Nominations open for 2021 LaMarr Billups Community–University Engagement Award
The award recognizes and honors a member of the Greater Madison community who has made outstanding contributions to campus-community partnership initiatives.
Raimey-Noland Campaign to seek gifts supporting diversity, equity and inclusion
The campaign is named for the first known African American woman and man to graduate from UW–Madison, Mabel Watson Raimey and William Smith Noland.
Winter commencement: Rose Lavelle lauds grads of ‘greatest university to ever grace this planet’
Chancellor Rebecca Blank praised the nearly 3,000 winter graduates for overcoming great challenges to get to this moment. The pandemic will shape this generation, she said, just as wars and terrorist attacks shaped prior ones.
Go Big Read seeking book suggestions for 2021-22
Once again, the theme for Go Big Read is “contemporary issues” — topics such as technology, climate change, health care, inclusion, or any other issue that’s spurring conversation. Books can be fiction or nonfiction.
Progress Report: Student Inclusion Coalition and Campus Partnership
As Homecoming week 2020 comes to a close, the Student Inclusion Coalition; Student Affairs; Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement (DDEEA); as well as the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) would like to share the progress that has been made to address concerns related to campus climate, diversity and inclusion.
Author, student tell of movement generated by Parkland shooting in Go Big Read event
Dave Cullen captured the inspiring story in his 2019 best-selling book, “Parkland: Birth of a Movement.” It's this year’s selection for Go Big Read, UW–Madison’s common reading program.
Campus to resume some in-person activities, maintain strict health measures
"These and other efforts can allow us to complete this semester without further interruptions, if they are combined with serious attention to health protocols both on-campus and off-campus," says Chancellor Rebecca Blank.
Chancellor Blank statement on Big Ten return to competition
"Above all, I support our coaches and student-athletes and want them to have the opportunity to safely compete, if possible. I believe the plan put forward by the Return to Competition Committee, with its extensive safety protocols and tight controls, allows that to happen."
UW–Madison teams top national competition to help middle class
Connect Rx will help families get the economic support they need to reduce financial stress and achieve better health. Opportunity Calculator plans to develop a mobile platform to tell workers how career and training opportunities could affect their income.
Go Big Read goes virtual
Go Big Read’s mission has always been to bring the campus community together through a shared reading experience. A pandemic doesn’t change that, although it does alter the logistics.
Chancellor Rebecca Blank’s statement on UW System budget proposal
"I strongly support the biennial budget request forwarded by UW System leadership and approved by the Board of Regents. It’s a modest proposal that recognizes that investment in higher education is key to boosting our economy, even in difficult times."