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Proposed improvements in our Recreational Sports facilities

By Chancellor BlankPosted on February 24, 2014

Students at UW–Madison will face a very important question in the ASM spring elections. The ballot for the elections, held March 3-5, will include a referendum question about whether to fund a comprehensive renovation of… Read More

Our commitment to those who manufacture UW products

By Chancellor BlankPosted on February 14, 2014

Everyone wants to be able to buy quality goods at low prices. One item in most peoples’ budget that has fallen in price over the past several decades is clothing.  One reason for this is… Read More

Responding to the animal research critics

By Chancellor BlankPosted on January 17, 2014

Recently, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has been on the receiving end of a harsh campaign that criticizes our research using animal models. The critics are using a graphic picture, taken out of context, blown up… Read More

Academic boycotts are counter to UW values

By Chancellor BlankPosted on January 10, 2014

If you’ve spent time at UW, you probably know of the bronze plaque near the front doors of Bascom Hall. It calls for the “continual and fearless sifting and winnowing” of ideas. The Class of… Read More

Lots to be proud of in Athletics…and not just on the field

By Chancellor BlankPosted on January 3, 2014

I had the privilege to ring in the New Year as part of the University of Wisconsin–Madison delegation at the Capital One Bowl in Orlando, Fla. It was a thrill to be among the thousands… Read More

Madison Initiative for Undergraduates: A UW Success Story

By Chancellor BlankPosted on December 10, 2013

One of the frequent topics that comes up during my visits with alumni, media and business leaders around the state is the time it takes to receive a degree at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. When… Read More

Why is federal support for university research so important?

By Chancellor BlankPosted on November 21, 2013

With all of the efforts to cut the federal budget, research dollars to universities might seem a very low priority. They shouldn’t. Basic research – that is, research that is designed to advance basic scientific… Read More

Science funding = new invention = job creation

By Chancellor BlankPosted on November 11, 2013

UW–Madison’s impact on Wisconsin and the world comes in so many forms. Two of the most visible are the scientific contributions of our faculty and academic staff, and the remarkable employment opportunities available to graduates… Read More

Competitive salaries are a must

By Chancellor BlankPosted on October 24, 2013

Over the course of the past three months, I have met with a number of our faculty, staff, students, alumni, business leaders, political leaders, media outlets and more. Those discussions have helped me learn more… Read More

A visit to Eau Claire & La Crosse: Showcasing a medical training partnership

By Chancellor BlankPosted on October 17, 2013

I’m continuing my trips around the state to cities with other four-year UW campuses. In my trip this week, I visited Eau Claire and La Crosse, met with editorial boards of the daily newspapers in… Read More

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