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Rebecca Blank

Bucky’s Tuition Promise has transformed student lives — and campus itself

Posted on May 3, 2022

Four years ago, UW–Madison announced a free-tuition initiative so straightforward that it required just two things for students to qualify: live in Wisconsin and come from a household in the state’s lower half for income. No small print. No strings attached.

Posted in News & AnnouncementsTagged Bucky's Tuition Promise, Financial Aid, low-income students, Rebecca Blank

Statement from Chancellor and Athletic Director on Anti-Asian Incident

Posted on January 20, 2022

We are reaching out today to condemn the offensive anti-Asian gestures made by a man in Badgers apparel at Tuesday’s men’s basketball game at Northwestern University and to share the actions being taken. Our events …

Posted in News & AnnouncementsTagged APIDA, Chris McIntosh, Rebecca Blank, Wisconsin Badgers

Chancellor Blank: Recognizing our shared history with the Ho-Chunk Nation

Posted on November 5, 2021

I hope some of you were able to join us Friday morning as we welcomed leaders of the Ho-Chunk Nation to campus for the raising of the Ho-Chunk Nation flag atop Bascom Hall — the …

Posted in News & AnnouncementsTagged flag, Ho-Chunk Nation, Rebecca Blank

Second Campus Climate Survey to assess student experiences of UW campus

Posted on October 18, 2021

UW–Madison will invite all students to take part in a campus climate survey from Oct. 19 until Nov. 8.

Posted in Top StoriesTagged campus climate, campus climate survey, LaVar J. Charleston, Lori Reesor, Rebecca Blank

Posse Foundation honors Chancellor Rebecca Blank as 2021 ‘Posse Star’

Posted on October 2, 2021

Each year, The Posse Foundation identifies honorees who exhibit leadership, who make a significant contribution in the field of education, and who positively affect people’s lives. They are leaders in their respective fields, presidents and …

Posted in Top StoriesTagged Posse, Posse Foundation, Rebecca Blank

Chancellor Rebecca Blank to be honored by Posse Foundation at annual gala

Posted on September 29, 2021

UW–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank will be honored as a “Posse Star” — a leader in education — at The Posse Foundation’s annual gala tonight, Sept. 29 in New York City.

Posted in News & AnnouncementsTagged award, Debbie Bial, Emilie Hofacker, Lesley Stahl, Posse, Posse Star, Rebecca Blank, The Posse Foundation

Chancellor Blank: The University of Wisconsin, Race and History

Posted on September 22, 2021

In a NY Times letter to the editor, Chancellor Rebecca Blank, the Wisconsin Black Student Union, and the Union Council respond to two essays about the university by John McWhorter.

Posted in News & AnnouncementsTagged letter to the editor, New York Times, opinion, Rebecca Blank, Wisconsin Black Student Union, Wisconsin Union

Annual Faculty of Color Reception

Posted on August 24, 2021

The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s annual fall Faculty of Color Reception will welcome newly hired faculty of color to the campus and recognized others who were promoted to assistant and full professor during the past year. …

Posted in Featured EventTagged Eric Sandgren, Faculty of Color Reception, Karl Scholz, LaVar J. Charleston, Rebecca Blank

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