Notes from the Chancellor

Autumn in Madison is well upon us — midterms are past, finals are ahead, the leaves are falling, and the weather ranges from almost balmy to snow flurries. Joshua and I have already begun cooking… Read More

I grew up with a front-row seat to some major disagreements. My father is a legal scholar and expert in negotiation and conflict resolution who spent part of his career bringing individuals, families, major companies,… Read More

It’s move-in week here on campus (one of my favorite weeks of the year) with all the laughter and tears and nervous energy that you might remember well, whether you graduated one year ago or… Read More

As I write to you, I am looking out my window and down Bascom Hill at the sparkling white capitol dome in the distance — a daily reminder of how closely this campus is tied… Read More

The Hoofers sailboats are back on the lake. The sunburst chairs have returned, splashing the Terrace with John Deere green, Allis-Chalmers orange, and sunshine yellow. (Did you already know that the colors are an intentional… Read More

Dear UW–Madison Alumni and Friends, When I last wrote to all of you, I shared some of the challenges the university is facing, and I want to thank so many of you who have asked… Read More

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