On February 8, 2024, University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin addressed the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents. In a talk titled, “Innovation for the public good: A bedrock value and launchpad to the future, ” Mnookin shared her vision for building on the institution’s foundational excellence to lead in areas of affordability, innovation, and research. In her remarks, Mnookin announced the creation of a Sustainability Research Hub and the formation of the Wisconsin RISE Initiative that will take on grand challenges facing Wisconsin and the world, beginning with a new initiative on artificial intelligence.
Read the full speech here: https://chancellor.wisc.edu/remarks-mnookin/chancellor-mnookin-unveils-bold-new-initiatives-to-innovate-for-the-public-good-address-global-challenges/