The university has established a tribute page honoring Chancellor Emerita Rebecca Blank, who died of cancer on Friday, Feb. 17. An economist and educator, Blank served in high-level U.S. government and academic positions and as chancellor of UW–Madison from 2013 to 2022. Learn about her life and legacy, view photos and video, and read testimonials from hundreds of people who were positively affected by her scholarship and leadership at rebeccablank.wisc.edu. All members of the community are invited to share tributes on this page.

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