We launched an effort to grow and expand the Summer Term several years ago, increasing courses both on-campus and online, and making a particular effort to offer courses needed to fill distribution requirements. We’ve also… Read More
Blank’s Slate
Shining a light on university-industry collaboration
This blog gives me the opportunity to occasionally highlight developments on campus that are deserving of attention. While much attention has been showered on the recent collaboration we announced with Foxconn (which I will address… Read More
Welcome back
I love walking around campus in late August and seeing the mix of new and returning students arriving on campus, parents dropping off freshmen at the dorms, and faculty and staff getting ready for the… Read More
More than a mascot
I confess: I love Bucky Badger. Not only is he a great mascot who cheers our teams on the field, he also shows up for student award ceremonies, he is here to welcome new students… Read More
Busting myths about UW-Madison
High school seniors across Wisconsin are currently trying to decide where they want to apply to college. What percentage of Wisconsin residents who apply to UW-Madison would you guess are accepted to our campus? Less… Read More
Reflections on Five Years
I’ll admit to being a little surprised to realize that as of today, July 20, I will have been here at UW–Madison for five years. In addition to having been gifted a beautiful German chocolate… Read More
Welcoming new colleagues to UW-Madison
This month marks a significant expansion for our campus as Cooperative Extension, Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR), Wisconsin Public Television (WPT), UW-Extension Conference Centers and Mailing Services, and the Department of Labor Education all become part… Read More
Chancellor Blank column: Wisconsin and the future of undergraduate education
Chancellor Blank’s column on the future of undergraduate education appeared in Sunday’s Wisconsin State Journal. Public education has been one of our greatest success stories as a nation. Our country pioneered in making public elementary… Read More
Visiting Wisconsin Manufacturing at Regal Beloit
There is a very good possibility that something in your home – from a hot water heater to your HVAC system – could have a part or motor manufactured by Regal Beloit. I recently got… Read More
Our students are achieving great things
As we close out another academic year, I want to acknowledge some of our students who have been particularly successful here at UW–Madison. I also want to thank our faculty and staff for the role… Read More