Fall is in full swing, and it’s wonderful to see a busy campus full of Badgers. But before all the leaves drop, I’d like to take a moment to talk about our success at expanding… Read More
Blank’s Slate
A Blog by UW–Madison Chancellor Becky Blank
Some personal news
I want to let you know that I will be leaving UW–Madison at the end of this academic year to assume the presidency at Northwestern University. I will have served as Chancellor at UW–Madison for… Read More
‘State of the University’ remarks to the Faculty Senate
As prepared for delivery, Monday, Oct. 4, 2021. Welcome. Thank you for your leadership and partnership as we transition into a new semester, and for all that you’ve done over the past 18 months. I’d… Read More
What a rock has to do with racism
On August 6, the University of Wisconsin–Madison removed a 42-ton boulder formerly known as Chamberlin Rock from our main campus. This was not, as some have assumed, a knee-jerk decision. Rather, it came after more… Read More
Where we are headed, together
We welcomed the largest freshman class in our history last week, and as I stood before these new students at Convocation, I was struck by the level of sheer joy and excitement I felt in… Read More
Looking back at Sept. 11
Probably anybody over the age of 30 has memories of September 11, 2001. I was teaching a class that morning. I walked back to my office to see everybody clustered around a radio. Someone said… Read More
Connected to Communities: Celebrating Two Years Since Extension and Public Media Joined UW-Madison
UW-Madison’s commitment to community outreach is an important part of our campus culture. The Wisconsin Idea holds that our campus responsibilities extend to the boundaries of the state and beyond. That philosophy undergirds work done… Read More
Thanks and looking ahead
The following message from Chancellor Blank was sent to UW–Madison faculty, university and academic staff on May 19. To our employees, Nearly two weeks ago, I had the chance to look out at our assembled… Read More
Spring 2021 Commencement Ceremony Remarks for Doctoral, MFA and Professional Degree Candidates
Remarks as prepared for delivery: 4 p.m., Saturday, May 8, 2021 UW-Madison Spring Commencement Ceremony for Doctoral, MFA and Professional Degree Candidates Camp Randall Stadium Good afternoon. Welcome to Camp Randall Stadium and the 2021… Read More
Spring 2021 Bachelor’s Degree Commencement Remarks
Remarks as prepared for delivery: Noon, Saturday, May 8, 2021 UW-Madison Spring Bachelor’s Degree Commencement Ceremony Camp Randall Stadium Good afternoon. I am Chancellor Rebecca Blank. After one of the strangest years any of us… Read More