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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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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… Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
‘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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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… Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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… Read More
Chancellor Blank statement on Bo Ryan
In February 2015, the University of Wisconsin–Madison received allegations related to the possible misuse of university resources and personal conduct of former Head Basketball Coach… Read More
‘Moving Forward’ turns talk toward action on race, climate
Students, faculty and staff took part in “Moving Forward: Conversations on Racial and Ethnic Diversity,” a campuswide forum on Feb. 24. Read More