Rebecca Blank

Northwestern’s president-elect steps down to battle cancer

July 11, 2022 GMT

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Rebecca Blank, who was named last fall the first female president of Northwestern University, announced Monday she is stepping down after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.

Regents pick UCLA law school dean to lead UW-Madison

By TODD RICHMONDMay 16, 2022 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The dean of UCLA's law school has been chosen as the next head of the University of Wisconsin's flagship campus in Madison, the university system's regents announced Monday.

Jennifer Mnookin was picked to succeed outgoing Chancellor Rebecca Blank, the regents said.

Blank laments not building diversity, won’t miss bureaucracy

May 11, 2022 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Outgoing University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank says she regrets that campus diversity hasn’t increased.

Blank is set to leave her post on May 27 to become president of Northwestern University.

UW-Madison provost, 4 others names as chancellor finalists

April 27, 2022 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The provost at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and four others from out of state were named Wednesday as finalists to lead the UW-Madison flagship campus.

UW-Madison Provost John Scholz was the only finalist from Wisconsin named by a special hiring committee.

UW regents approve raises for president, chancellors

February 11, 2022 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has approved raises for the system president and campus chancellors.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported the regents approved the new pay plan Thursday.

Blank: Political divide is greatest threat to UW-Madison

February 10, 2022 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The University of Wisconsin-Madison's outgoing chancellor is warning regents that the state's bitter political polarization is the greatest threat to the school's existence.

Rebecca Blank made the remarks during a farewell address to regents on Thursday.

Committee hopes to pick new UW-Madison chancellor by May

December 22, 2021 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The leader of a committee searching for a new chancellor for the University of Wisconsin-Madison says she wants to pick someone by May.

The Wisconsin State Journal reported the committee’s chairperson, Karen Walsh, laid out the group’s timeline on Tuesday.

Northwestern names UW-Madison chancellor as next president

October 11, 2021 GMT

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Chancellor Rebecca Blank is leaving the University of Wisconsin-Madison to become the first female president of Northwestern University, the suburban Chicago school announced Monday.

Wisconsin to name Camp Randall Stadium’s field after Alvarez

October 2, 2021 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin is naming the playing field at Camp Randall Stadium after former Badgers football coach and athletic director Barry Alvarez.

Chancellor Rebecca Blank announced the decision at a Friday night ceremony honoring Alvarez, who retired as Wisconsin’s athletic director this summer.

Madison chancellor: Foxconn likely won’t honor $100M pledge

August 10, 2021 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank isn't expecting the Foxconn Technology Group to honor a $100 million pledge it made to the school nearly three years ago.

UW System to offer vaccinated students $7K scholarships

By TODD RICHMONDJuly 25, 2021 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The University of Wisconsin System plans to offer nearly $500,000 in scholarships this fall to students who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus.

System President Tommy Thompson said all vaccinated students at regional four- and two-year campuses that get at least 70% of their students vaccinated by Oct.

Wisconsin promotes Chris McIntosh to replace Alvarez as AD

By STEVE MEGARGEEJune 2, 2021 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Chris McIntosh played for Barry Alvarez on two of Wisconsin’s Rose Bowl championship teams and spent the last few years working as his right-hand man.

Now he is about to succeed his former coach and boss as the Badgers’ athletic director.

Wisconsin Board of Regents to discuss athletic director hire

June 1, 2021 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin appears close to hiring a successor to longtime athletic director Barry Alvarez.

The Wisconsin Board of Regents plans to hold a closed session Wednesday to consider an employment agreement and compensation for a new athletic director, the University of Wisconsin System said in a news release Tuesday.

Supply of COVID-19 vaccine nearing demand in Wisconsin

By SCOTT BAUERApril 22, 2021 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The supply of COVID-19 vaccine in Wisconsin is nearing the point of exceeding demand for the first time, with more than 50% of the eligible population having received at least one dose and nearly 30% of the total population fully vaccinated...

Family wants $500K donation UW tennis returned

April 17, 2021 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A family that donated $500,000 to the University of Wisconsin-Madison tennis program five years ago wants the money back...

UW-Madison chancellor apologizes over public records

March 9, 2021 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank apologized after it was reported that she suggested to other Big Ten leaders that their emails related to the COVID-19 pandemic be moved to a private portal...

Senator: Allowing college athletes NIL pay is ‘huge mistake’

By RALPH D. RUSSOSeptember 15, 2020 GMT

The fourth congressional hearing this year on how to allow college athletes to earn money from their names, images and likenesses came Tuesday with a stern warning from one senator...

The Latest: Wisconsin football, hockey taking 2-week break

By The Associated PressSeptember 10, 2020 GMT

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

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Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez says the school’s football and men’s hockey teams are taking a two-week break from team activities as part of the school’s COVID-19 testing protocols...

UW-Madison Chancellor: ‘We’re in a real financial crisis’

By SCOTT BAUERAugust 13, 2020 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank delivered a sobering message Wednesday about the state's flagship campus as the fall semester looms, saying "we're in a real financial crisis” due to the coronavirus pandemic...