Rebecca Blank

"Our community has lost a brilliant leader who cared deeply about making this great public research university stronger, more accessible, better connected to the community and the state and better positioned to make a difference in the world."

"Her desire to elevate Wisconsin touched all facets of the institution."

"Recognizing that the university needed to tap new sources of revenue in order to thrive, she envisioned a multifaceted, strategic plan to move us forward. She built a collegial and talented team, was always available to problem solve, react to, or guide the essential work of the university."

"Becky tirelessly fought the good fight for all that she believed in. Her pathbreaking scholarship informed actionable policies for reducing poverty and inequality, for which she fiercely advocated in her various government and nongovernmental roles."

"Her legacy will live on through her many contributions to the world."

"She made a significant impression on all who knew her."

"Former Chancellor Blank was a tireless leader whose impact on campus is undeniable."