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Chancellor to new students: Despite differences, ‘you now share a common identity as Badgers’
UW–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank welcomed thousands of freshmen and transfer students to campus Tuesday by encouraging them to get to know each other and themselves better.
Chancellor Blank: Repealing DACA puts promising students at risk
We urge the administration and our congressional representatives to find a balanced approach that does not jeopardize the ability of our students to pursue their dreams and does not run counter to the core principles that our nation has held since its founding.
Convocation to welcome new students to campus
The Chancellor's Convocation on Tuesday, Sept. 5, will welcome the 2017 freshman class, anticipated to be the largest in UW–Madison history at about 6,600 students.
Artwork presented to chancellor
Local artist and UW alumnus Michael Ward presented a painting to UW–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank on Aug. 16, in thanks for UW having hosted the first exhibit of his work.
New leadership center inspired by Gov. Thompson’s legacy
“Gov. Thompson’s rich legacy deserves such recognition. He is a policy iconoclast who values quality research and analysis from across the political spectrum ,” La Follette School Director Donald Moynihan said.
Statement from Chancellor Blank on Joint Finance Committee action
New funding included in the state budget will be used by UW–Madison and campuses across the state to educate students and prepare them to become the next generation of highly-skilled employees needed by employers in Wisconsin and beyond.
Statement from Chancellor Blank on the federal budget proposal
The administration’s FY ‘18 budget proposal makes deep cuts to federally funded research, the arts and humanities, and programs that foster access and affordability for…
New book continues rich legacy of UW–Madison soil research
At a March 16 event, Alfred Hartemink, a University of Wisconsin–Madison professor and chair of soil science, and Jim Bockheim, a UW–Madison professor emeritus of soil science, will present Chancellor Rebecca Blank with the first copy of their new book, The Soils of Wisconsin.
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.
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.
Proposed Badger Promise program would cut tuition for state’s first-generation college students
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is announcing two new efforts to help ensure it is accessible and affordable to transfer students from across the state.
New Career Exploration Center for students opens its doors
The CEC supports students with services and resources that will empower them to make decisions about their majors and career paths.
‘Go Big Read’ seeking book submissions featuring contemporary issues
Go Big Read is opening up nominations to any book that has a contemporary theme that will lend itself to discussion.
UW-Madison winter commencement takes place Sunday
Just more than 1,000 students will take part in the University of Wisconsin–Madison's winter commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Kohl Center.
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.
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…
UW-Madison prepares cultural competency program for new students
Students, staff and faculty are working this summer to develop a program called “Our Wisconsin” aimed at increasing knowledge about cultural differences and promoting community among incoming students.
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.
Chancellor Blank responds to campus protest
On April 19, the university received a set of student demands related to last week’s arrest by UWPD of a student suspected in a series…