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A ‘new chapter’ for UW–Madison: Jennifer L. Mnookin installed as institution’s 30th leader
The ceremony capped a week of special investiture events that celebrated both Mnookin’s ascendency to the chancellorship and the university’s history of curiosity-driven yet revolutionary research, esteemed public service and teaching excellence.
Mnookie Dough: The tasty icing on the investiture celebration
Wrapping up a week of events related to Mnookin’s investiture, the picnic was a lively campus celebration complete with free food, live music performances and poetry readings from students.
At investiture, new chancellor commits to making a difference
"I feel enormously grateful to be here, but this day and this celebration, are really not about me. They’re about us, and a university grown from a deep-rooted commitment to making a genuine and positive difference across Wisconsin, our country, and the globe," Mnookin said.
What’s the Big Idea?
UW faculty and alumni talk about what motivates them.
Bucky’s Big Event: UW flexes its volunteering muscle
Everyone had fun but the buckthorns at Bucky's Big Event, a service day where UW–Madison students, staff, and faculty did volunteer work.
Live Coverage: The Investiture of Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is celebrating the investiture of Jennifer L. Mnookin as its new chancellor and 30th leader. Follow along as we highlight some…
Engineering students create medallion for chancellor’s investiture
Mechanical Engineering undergraduate students Teekay Kowalewski (left) and Dylan Zinkgraf (right) present Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin with a larger-scale, recast version of the University…
UW–Madison to celebrate investiture of Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin with series of special events
On April 14, UW–Madison will formally welcome Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin as its 30th leader with an investiture ceremony, one of the oldest traditions in academia. The week of April 10-14 will include a variety of campus and community events celebrating the installation of our new chancellor and the service mission of Wisconsin's flagship university.
Chancellor Emerita Blank remembered at service
People shared memories of Chancellor Emerita Rebecca Blank, sang "Varsity" and offered condolences during a memorial service for her on Saturday, March 4, at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Madison.
Chancellor Mnookin offers her vision for UW–Madison at Board of Regents
In her first address to the UW System Board of Regents, Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin said that the university is thriving across many dimensions, but that its excellence can’t be taken for granted.
UW–Madison introduces pathway to debt-free education for Pell-eligible state students
UW–Madison strengthens its commitment to affordability with Chancellor Mnookin's announcement of Bucky's Pell Pathway.
Winter commencement 2022: pomp, poignancy and — geez Louise! — Charlie Berens
Just over 1,750 doctoral, master’s, and bachelor’s students earned degrees, and about 1,200 of them took part in the ceremony at the Kohl Center
Chancellor investiture to be held in April
Jennifer Mnookin, the 30th chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison will be formally installed in her role on April 14, 2023. Chancellor Jennifer L.
Trick or treat: Olin House shows out for Halloween
Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin and Professor Joshua Foa Dienstag celebrated their first Halloween in Madison with candy and costumes at Olin House.
Chancellor Mnookin heads northwest to meet with tribal leaders and UW–Madison partners
As she continued her tours of Wisconsin to listen and learn, Chancellor Mnookin met with Ho-Chunk leaders, toured a cranberry research station and visited Leinenkugel's brewery.
UW–Madison’s UniverCity Year is finalist for community engagement award
UniverCity Year connects communities across Wisconsin with resources, faculty and students from UW–Madison to tackle community-identified challenges.
Chancellor Mnookin tours dairy farm, highlights research efforts
The visit to two dairy farms highlighted the Dairy Innovation Hub, a partnership that conducts research and offers support to Wisconsin's dairy industry.
Chancellor Mnookin meets with leaders in central Wisconsin
Chancellor Mnookin met with Wausau and Marathon County leaders as well as the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council. She also toured a prominent alum’s ginseng farm and production facility.
‘The Wisconsin Experience’ begins for thousands of new Badgers at 2022 Convocation
Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin shared that this year’s freshman class is expected to be the largest in history at about 8,600 students — selected from a record-breaking pool of applicants of more than 60,000.
Football off to a rollicking start with mix of old and new
The Badgers season opener on Saturday, Sept. 3, featured some new additions. New Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin enjoyed the game and even joined in the "Jump Around," and the new renovated south end zone stands were a hit for fans.