Award
Daniel Patrick Moynihan Prize
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q510127 · wikidata
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Rebecca Blank
1955-09-19 – 2023-02-17
Life & Legacy
Rebecca Margaret Blank (September 19, 1955 – February 17, 2023) was an American economist and academic administrator. She was the ninth chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison from 2013 to 2022. She served in several senior roles in the United States Department of Commerce during the presidency of Barack Obama, including more than a year as acting United States Secretary of Commerce.
Occupation & Career
economist, writer, teacher, politician, civil servant
Education
University of Minnesota; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Roseville Area High School
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Daniel Patrick Moynihan Prize; honorary doctor of the University of Antwerp
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Daniel Patrick Moynihan Prize · honorary doctor of the University of Antwerp
Employer
Massachusetts Institute of Technology · University of Michigan · University of Wisconsin–Madison
Organizations & Memberships
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Education & Institutions
Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Roseville Area High School · University of Minnesota
Verified Legacy Record
Award
honorary doctor of the University of Antwerp
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q510127 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q510127 — wikidata View source
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