Attracting and keeping top-tier researchers and scientists is a key goal for Rebecca Blank, chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Chancellor Seeks To Maintain Schools Status As Leading Research University
Kenosha News
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UW’s Blank part of Obama education summit
WKOW-TV 27
The University of Wisconsin will be part of a national plan to make sure all children have the chance at a higher education.
UW chancellor takes part in White House forum | News – Channel3000.com
WISC-TV 3
University of Wisconsin Chancellor Rebecca Blank was one of 100 college presidents at the White House Thursday taking part in a forum on costs and accessibility.
UW-Madison joins national effort to open college doors to low-income and minority students
Wisconsin State Journal
UW-Madison has pledged a renewed focus on recruiting and keeping low-income students, with chancellor Rebecca Blank visiting Washington, D.C., for a Thursday summit on college access headed by her former boss, President Barack Obama.
UW-Madison chancellor takes part in White House summit on higher ed
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank proposed initiatives Thursday to help expand access for low-income students to the state?s flagship university during a White House summit Thursday.
UW committed to making college accessible to low-income students, chancellor says
Madison.com
UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank is committed to making the university accessible for low-income students, and is in Washington, D.C. to talk about it.
President Obama set to convene rare meeting of large group of college leaders
Inside Higher Ed
WASHINGTON — President Obama will convene a meeting with more than 100 college and university presidents Thursday — a chance for his administration to pivot away from its stalled legislative agenda to executive actions and also a rare opportunity for White House-level attention for a large group of academic leaders.
State Debate: Chancellor Blank speaks out, mining bill gets slammed, Glenn Grothman called out
Capital Times
In a post on the UW chancellor?s website, Chancellor Rebecca Blank writes that she?s opposed to academic boycotts like the one suggested by American Studies Association of Israeli higher education institutions.
UW ‘ideas factory’ looks to turn research into economic growth
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
When Rebecca Blank arrived at the University of Wisconsin-Madison last summer, she became chancellor of one of the largest academic research universities in the world, but one that has an uneven track record for commercializing that work.
UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank says dated poverty metric fraught with politics
Capital Times
The 50th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson?s famous declaration of an ?unconditional war on poverty in America? this week has media sizing up how far the country has come in battling poverty in the last half century.
Around Town: Despite snow, big crowd for UW-Madison commencement
Wisconsin State Journal
Before addressing graduates on Sunday, UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank congratulated the commencement crowd at the Kohl Center for simply showing up.
NCAA asks judge for O’Bannon case decision without trial
USA Today
Noted: Wisconsin chancellor Rebecca Blank?s statement says in part if this were the case: “the athletic opportunities at Wisconsin would shrink substantially.”
On Wisconsin Diversity: Chancellor Rebecca Blank
Capital City Hues
Dr. Rebecca Blank, who took on the reins of the University of Wisconsin-Madison in March 2013 is no stranger to Big 10 schools. Blank received her economics degree from the University ofMinnesota before earning her Ph.D. in economics from MIT. She held positions at Michigan and Northwestern University.
Don’t Dare Call the Health Law ‘Redistribution’
New York Times
Rebecca M. Blank was a top candidate in 2011 to lead President Obama?s Council of Economic Advisers, but then the White House turned up something politically dangerous.
Report: 19-year-old writing cost Rebecca Blank a key role in Obama administration
Capital Times
Did UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank lose out on a key economic position under President Barack Obama in 2011 because of something she wrote 19 years earlier?
How inequality explains rising tuition: interview excerpt
Wausau Daily Herald
Editor?s note: The Daily Herald Media Editorial Board on Wednesday interviewed University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank, who took the university?s top spot in July. In this excerpt, Blank discusses her view of factors causing tuition to rise in higher education.
Watch: UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank talks about higher education in Wisconsin
Wausau Daily Herald
Blank addressed tuition concerns and talked about the role of the university in the state?s economy. Watch the full interview above.
Blank explores the Human Resources Design Plan
Daily Cardinal
The Academic Staff Assembly met Monday to hear from Chancellor Rebecca Blank about the human resources plan and a fund used to give raises for academic staff.
UW-Madison chancellor calls for end to sequestration
wispolitics.com
UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank this week called federal sequestration “the biggest problem” facing the Madison campus, saying it arbitrarily targets one of the campus? largest funding sources.
Rebecca Blank and Barry Alvarez: We’re concerned about profane chant, too
Wisconsin State Journal
We are justifiably proud of the student population at UW-Madison. Students at our state?s flagship university come from all over the world and represent UW-Madison with intellect, curiosity, enthusiasm and an enterprising spirit that leads them to leadership positions after they graduate. Most of the time we have no trouble highlighting all that is great about UW?Madison: world-class faculty and research; a beautiful campus with remarkable facilities; nationally competitive athletics teams; a wonderful city in which to live. Occasionally, however, the spotlight shines on something of which we?re not so proud.
Wisconsin running backs’ dance moves go viral
Capital Times
University of Wisconsin running backs Melvin Gordon and James White have combined this season for 1,684 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns.
Rebecca Blank comes “back home” to UW-Madison
Isthmus
Spend a few moments chatting with Rebecca Blank, UW-Madison?s new chancellor, and you may wind up as dizzy and out of breath as you would be if you followed her around for a day. She talks fast and thinks faster, delivering rapid-fire, perfectly articulated responses while maintaining a cheerful demeanor and welcoming smile.
Author Ruth Ozeki encourages audience to step out from ‘linear narrative’ of time at lecture Monday
Daily Cardinal
Ruth Ozeki, the author of this year?s Go Big Read book, gave a lecture titled ?How to be a Better Time Being? to 1,200 audience members at Union South Monday, as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series.
Go Big Read author teaches students, readers how to live in the moment
Badger Herald
Ruth Ozeki, author of ?A Tale For the Time Being,? the University of Wisconsin?s Go Big Read Book for 2013, spoke on how to bring the novel?s central theme of living in the moment into everyday practice at an event on campus Monday.
New labor complaint against UW-Madison sponsor Palermo’s pizza
Capital Times
There?s trouble again at Palermo?s, the frozen pizza maker and UW-Madison Athletic Department sponsor and licensee whose labor practices fueled a sit-in at the UW-Madison chancellor?s office last spring.
UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank says she’ll fight for flexibility to pay faculty more
Capital Times
University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank is continuing her campaign to boost pay for faculty and staff.
Spring commencement to move to Camp Randall for 2014
Badger Herald
It?s back: Badgers graduating in spring 2014 will be walking across the stage in a single ceremony at Camp Randall.
Senior class officers look toward attracting high profile commencement speaker
Badger Herald
It?s back: Badgers graduating in spring 2014 will be walking across the stage in a single ceremony at Camp Randall.
UW-Madison spring commencement ceremony will be at Camp Randall
NBC-15
Beginning in the spring of 2014, UW-Madison will hold a single commencement ceremony for undergraduates at Camp Randall.
UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank says hike professors’ pay or watch them leave
Capital Times
UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank believes professors here are likely to take jobs at other universities if they don?t get a pay hike.
Live chat replay: Issues in Wisconsin higher education
Wisconsin State Journal
State Journal higher education reporter Dan Simmons discusses current hot-button issues in Wisconsin higher education.
UW-Madison chancellor says faculty pay raises are a must
WKOW-TV 27
Rebecca Blank has been on the job as UW-Madison?s chancellor for three months and if there?s one thing she believes has to change, its how little the school pays its professors.
Our view: UW chancellor sets proper tone
La Crosse Tribune
Rebecca Blank, the new chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, isn?t afraid to concede that her institution hasn?t done a very good job of educating the people of our state about the positive impact of its flagship university.
Blank is right ? UW shouldn’t undersell its degrees to out-of-state students
Badger Herald
Recently, University of Wisconsin Chancellor Rebecca Blank called for an increase in out-of-state tuition at UW. Blank has said the university is underselling its product to students who live outside of Wisconsin.
Blank is right ? UW shouldn’t undersell its degrees to out-of-state students
Recently, University of Wisconsin Chancellor Rebecca Blank called for an increase in out-of-state tuition at UW. Blank has said the university is underselling its product to students who live outside of Wisconsin.
UW-Madison Chancellor tours new Gundersen expansion
WXOW-TV, LaCrosse
A special visit on Wednesday at Gundersen Health System.
Chancellor: UW-Madison impacts entire state
LaCrosse Tribune
The top official at University of Wisconsin-Madison wants people to know how the university impacts communities across the state.
Chancellor Blank looks for ways to improve university?s national rankings
Daily Cardinal
Chancellor Rebecca Blank is looking to improve the university?s national rankings by raising faculty compensation and increasing the visibility of faculty research, she said in a blog post Tuesday.
Chancellor Blank begins roundtable lecture series
Daily Cardinal
Chancellor Rebecca Blank outlined ideas to move the university forward in a speech Wednesday that launched the Fall 2013 University Roundtable Series.
Chancellor Blank: UW research funding hurt by sequester
Badger Herald
The University of Wisconsin needs to expand its outreach across the state, work closely with state lawmakers and make a strong case to alumni to donate to the university moving forward, Chancellor Rebecca Blank said in a roundtable on campus Wednesday.
Employee pay a priority, UW-Madison chancellor says
Wisconsin State Journal
UW-Madison?s new chancellor wants to create compensation funds to increase employee pay but said it could be a couple of years before the plans are in place.
Chancellor Blank addresses out-of-state tuition, shared governance in State of the University
Daily Cardinal
Chancellor Rebecca Blank delivered the State of the University address to the Faculty Senate Monday, outlining her financial and academic priorities for the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
UW roundtable talks to start with Chancellor Rebecca Blank
Madison.com
New UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank will kick off the 2013 fall university roundtable series with a discussion about the future of the university.
Paul Fanlund: From an Oshkosh perspective, the case against Scott Walker
Capital Times
Rebecca Blank, new UW-Madison chancellor, noted recently that state support has slipped to 15 percent of overall UW-Madison spending. But, says Winnebago County Executive Mark Harris, with Walker in power, she and other UW officials must tread carefully: ?They can?t afford to take them on head-on.? (Also refers to research by Kathy Cramer.)
Meet UW-Madison’s New Chancellor, Rebecca Blank
Wisconsin Public Radio News
Rebecca Blank, the new chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has been on the job a little more than two months.
Blank pledges UW-Madison help for businesses, especially entrepreneurs
WisBusiness.com
UW-Madison produces cutting-edge science and skilled researchers. But like other institutions in the upper Midwest, it doesn?t do enough to promote itself, the university?s new chancellor said Tuesday at a Wisconsin Innovation Network luncheon.
Meet UW-Madison’s New Chancellor, Rebecca Blank
Wisconsin Public Radio News
Rebecca Blank, the new chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has been on the job a little more than two months. Before her new position, she had an extensive career in education, economics, and politics ? most recently as the acting secretary of the U.S. Commerce Department.
UW’s new chancellor looks at tuition solutions
Appleton Post-Crescent
New University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank already knows about Wisconsin?s political and fiscal landscape. As an economist and an experienced college administrator, she understands the finances of higher education.
UW Madison an ‘ideas factory’ benefiting Oshkosh, state
The Oshkosh Northwestern
The new chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison is promoting her campus as a partner, as opposed to a competitor, with other universities and communities across the state.
UW-Madison chancellor makes Green Bay stop
Green Bay Press Gazette
The new University of Wisconsin-Madison chancellor is making the rounds to four-year college campuses ? including Green Bay?s ? in her first weeks in the top job.
Chancellor @BeckyBlank reaches out on Twitter
Capital Times
She?s only been tweeting with the handle @BeckyBlank for 10 days, but new University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank had racked up 1,532 followers by Thursday.
Chancellor @BeckyBlank reaches out on Twitter
Capital Times
She?s only been tweeting with the handle @BeckyBlank for 10 days, but new University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank had racked up 1,532 followers by Thursday.
UW, lawmakers seek common ground at sometimes contentious meeting
Wisconsin State Journal
Following state budget negotiations in the spring that were variously described as ?a few bumps in the road? by Sen. Sheila Harsdorf to ?a big blowup? by Sen. Alberta Darling, lawmakers and state university officials spent Thursday afternoon talking out their problems in surprisingly blunt terms.
Jagler: Blank’s slate is full
On Milwaukee
Blank?s slate is fullPublished Sept. 5, 2013 at 2:29 p.m. On the day I met and interviewed Rebecca Blank, the newly appointed chancellor at the University of Wisconsin, one of the headlines of the day out of Madison was that a journalist had been arrested because he was reporting that people were being arrested for gathering and singing in the capitol building without a permit.
Editorial: New Chancellor brings new ideas and diverse experiences
WISC-TV 3
While new UW Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank seems genuinely thrilled to be back on a college campus after five years in Washington DC, it seems clear to us her perspective on her new job extends well beyond Bascom Hall and environs.
New chancellor at UW gets new ice cream flavor
Wisconsin Radio Network
It?s called: ?Bec-Key Lime Pie.? The new ice cream flavor is named in honor of new University of Wisconsin Chancellor Rebecca ?Becky? Blank.
New ice cream named for UW-Madison chancellor
AP
The chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison recently earned an unusual honor ? having an ice cream named after her.
New ice cream named for UW-Madison chancellor
WKOW-TV 27
The Babcock Dairy Plant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has recently named an ice cream after the new chancellor.
Interview with new UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank
Daily Cardinal
Chancellor Rebecca Blank sat down Monday with The Daily Cardinal and The Badger Herald and answered questions on a range of student issues. (Interview transcription)
The view from Bascom: Chancellor Rebecca Blank?s thoughts on tuition, fundraising, working with students
Daily Cardinal
In a meeting with campus press Monday in her recently unpacked office atop Bascom Hill, new University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank stressed the importance of building relationships with the campus community and legislators, upholding responsibility to the state and utilizing new revenue streams.