Chancellor Mnookin
March 2025: Notes from the Chancellor
Dear UW–Madison Alumni and Friends, It has been an eventful couple of months since I last wrote to you. As you have likely read in the media and elsewhere, several of President Donald Trump’s executive… Read More
Board of Regents address: Growing UW–Madison’s Future
On Feb. 6, 2025, University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin addressed the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents. In a talk titled, “Growing UW–Madison’s Future,” Mnookin shared highlights from 2024, acknowledged the uncertainties facing higher… Read More
January 2025: Three Questions with the Chancellor
December 2024: Notes from the Chancellor
Dear UW–Madison Alumni and Friends, As we turn the calendar to 2025, I hope you are finding a few moments to renew and refresh. Campus is pretty quiet right now, with most of our students… Read More
November 2024: Three Questions with the Chancellor
October 2024: Notes from the Chancellor
Dear UW–Madison alumni and friends, Welcome to the first edition of Notes from the Chancellor, a roughly every-other-month chance for me to share a few thoughts and a behind-the-scenes peek at some of what I’m working… Read More
“The Power of Pluralism”
University of Wisconsin–Madison Sept. 3, 2024 Thank you, Provost Isbell for that kind welcome, and hello new Badgers! I am delighted to welcome you to one of the world’s greatest universities — the University of… Read More
“When Answers Are Elusive, Change the Question”
University of Wisconsin–Madison May 11, 2024 Thank you, Kenny, and thanks to all of our senior class officers who have worked so hard to create unforgettable experiences for all of you — today and… Read More
“Bona Fides — Your Good Faith”
University of Wisconsin –Madison May 10, 2024 Thank you, Provost Isbell, and good evening, everyone! I am tremendously happy to welcome you all to the 171st spring commencement of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Congratulations,… Read More