In my annual address to the Regents today, I discussed five goals – areas where we are working to expand our programs and reputation — and talked about the resources and strategies needed to meet… Read More
Blank’s Slate
Comments to the U.S. Department of Education on proposed Title IX rule
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
Badger Alums in the New Governor’s Office
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
Rural medicine, cooperative extension, HVAC systems and La Crosse outreach
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
No matter how you say it, “Happy Holidays!” from UW-Madison!
Holiday greetings with help from UW-Madison language students.
Our tuition proposals to the Board of Regents
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
Honoring our veterans
A guest post from Provost Sarah Mangelsdorf in honor of Veterans Day. Past and present members of the U.S. Armed Forces have shaped the heritage of this university, and embody the Wisconsin Idea by influencing… Read More
UW’s Civic Action Plan: The Wisconsin Idea at Work
This post is co-authored by Chancellor Blank and Kathy Cramer, Natalie C. Holton Chair of Letters & Science and Professor of Political Science. Cramer is the former Faculty Director of the Morgridge Center for Public… Read More
Chancellor Blank, leaders at Princeton and Rutgers urge continued protections for transgender students and community members
Chancellor Blank, Princeton President Christopher L. Eisgruber, Rutgers University President Robert Barchi are urging U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to do all she can to prevent the proposed withdrawal of federal agency protections for… Read More
Celebrating another Wisconsin homecoming (with video)
Happy homecoming! This is one of my favorite weeks of the year, as the campus is filled with alumni returning to reconnect with old friends and traditions. Riding in the homecoming parade is definitely one… Read More