Chancellor Blank

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The U.S. News & World Report annual college rankings were recently released. Published annually since 1985, these are primarily designed to rank universities based on the undergraduate experience. These rankings are widely reported in the… Read More

In this space, I’ve spent much time talking about the positive things happening around our campus and city. I want to spend a few minutes on a problem that we’re working to solve: Crime in… Read More