Blank’s Slate

The employees we have at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are among the best anywhere, whether they provide world-class instruction, perform valuable research, or provide the support for our academic and research missions. Each employee plays… Read More

By now, you’ve read all of the basketball stories about the Badgers—their perseverance in the face of adversity, Coach Ryan’s first Final Four, and even the burgeoning broadcasting career of Nigel Hayes. You also know… Read More

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been incredibly successful at scientific research over the years. We are always among the top recipients of federal research dollars. And you just have to browse our news clips from… Read More

Students at UW–Madison will face a very important question in the ASM spring elections. The ballot for the elections, held March 3-5, will include a referendum question about whether to fund a comprehensive renovation of… Read More

Everyone wants to be able to buy quality goods at low prices. One item in most peoples’ budget that has fallen in price over the past several decades is clothing.  One reason for this is… Read More

Recently, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has been on the receiving end of a harsh campaign that criticizes our research using animal models. The critics are using a graphic picture, taken out of context, blown up… Read More

If you’ve spent time at UW, you probably know of the bronze plaque near the front doors of Bascom Hall. It calls for the “continual and fearless sifting and winnowing” of ideas. The Class of… Read More

I had the privilege to ring in the New Year as part of the University of Wisconsin–Madison delegation at the Capital One Bowl in Orlando, Fla. It was a thrill to be among the thousands… Read More

One of the frequent topics that comes up during my visits with alumni, media and business leaders around the state is the time it takes to receive a degree at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. When… Read More

With all of the efforts to cut the federal budget, research dollars to universities might seem a very low priority. They shouldn’t. Basic research – that is, research that is designed to advance basic scientific… Read More