To our UW-Madison students and employees, For those of you from Nepal and neighboring countries, I wanted to take a moment to let you know that my thoughts are with you in the wake of… Read More
Chancellor Blank
Update on budget reductions
Back in October, I told you about a process that would allow us to plan for and implement anticipated state budget cuts. I asked our deans and directors to plan for these reductions in ways… Read More
Explanation of tuition increases for out-of-state and professional school students
Update: On Friday, April 10, the UW System Board of Regents approved tuition increases for UW-Madison as well as LaCrosse, Milwaukee, Parkside, Platteville, River Falls, Stevens Point, Stout and Whitewater. Madison’s increase affects non-resident undergraduate… Read More
Reflections on the 2015 Final Four
What a ride! I had the opportunity to attend the Final Four in Indianapolis and cheer as our Badgers men’s basketball team marched to the NCAA national championship game. Although we didn’t get the ending… Read More
A broader perspective on faculty workload
Over the past several months, there have been a number of public statements suggesting that faculty at the University of Wisconsin should have higher teaching loads. These comments often demonstrate a limited understanding of what… Read More
Promoting an efficient university administration
When I talk with alums and with state legislators about impending budget cuts at UW-Madison, I’m often told that there is a lot of fat that can be trimmed out. I take my responsibility to… Read More
Reflecting on the budget, advocacy and civil discourse
The ongoing debate about the proposed UW System budget has attracted national attention, perhaps not surprisingly, as it has gotten caught in the swirl of media and presidential politics. I have been dismayed to see… Read More
People are hearing our message
As you know, our campus community, alumni, parents and the state as a whole have all been intensely engaged in discussions and debate about the state budget. I’m told that higher education in Wisconsin has… Read More
Update on MIU results: Continuing good news
The Madison Initiative for Undergraduates helps Wisconsin students to graduate sooner and with less debt. It is a prime example of our university using new resources effectively to improve the experience of our students. Former… Read More
Reaction to the latest state budget news
Although we have not yet seen full details of Governor Walker’s plan, I am concerned about the magnitude of the proposed budget cuts and their impact on UW-Madison. These proposed cuts are believed to be… Read More