Chancellor Blank

I suspect that many of you over spring break have been reading stories and op-eds about the college admission fraud scandal that was revealed two weeks ago. It’s a sordid story, involving faked test scores,… Read More

Last week, Governor Tony Evers introduced a very promising UW System budget proposal for the next biennium. It includes – among other plans – a robust reinvestment in higher education, more funding for financial aid,… Read More

When I travel around the state, I try to schedule time to visit with Wisconsin businesses, public officials, community partners, and alumni. These conversations are a great way to learn more about the many ways… Read More

This is a joint message from Chancellor Blank and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Reesor. This week, students at UW–Madison received email invitation to participate in the Association of American Universities (AAU) Sexual Assault… Read More

Note: Below is a letter from Chancellor Blank to the U.S. Department of Education regarding a proposed rule that would affect how universities respond to allegations of sexual harassment and sexual assault. The deadline for… Read More

I attended the swearing-in ceremony at the State Capitol last week for new Governor Tony Evers, who has spent his career in education and holds bachelor and master’s degrees from UW-Madison as well as a… Read More

Since arriving at UW-Madison, I have looked at statewide outreach as an essential part of my job and our institutional mission. Over this past year, I’ve had the pleasure of visiting a number of communities,… Read More

Holiday greetings with help from UW-Madison language students.

Update: The UW System Board of Regents unanimously approved the proposal on Dec. 7. At a meeting later this week, I will be asking the UW System Board of Regents to approve a tuition plan… Read More