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Donna E. Shalala

Donna E. Shalala

Induction:
2018

UW Madison Chancellor 1987-1993
First Woman Names Chancellor of a Big Ten Instiution
Oversaw the University of Wisconsin during a time of renaissance for the UW Athletic Department
Hired Pat Richter as UW Director of Athletics on December 15, 1989.
With Richter, was instrumental in the hiring of Barry Alvarez as UW's Head Football Coach
Left UW in 1993 to become the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Bill Clinton
Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2008

Donna E. Shalala

Donna E. Shalala

Wisconsin Football: (WI)red with Mason Posa

Wednesday, November 12

Weekly Media Conference || Coach Sheffield || Nov. 12, 2025

Wednesday, November 12

Paula Wilkins Media Conference || Wisconsin Women's Soccer || Nov. 12, 2025

Wednesday, November 12

Postgame Media Conference vs Ball State || Wisconsin Basketball || Nov. 11, 2025

Tuesday, November 11

Wisconsin Men's Golf Signing Day

Badgers pen three to incoming class

Thursday, November 13

Trech Kekahuna vs. Washington

Baggot: Five things to know - Badgers take on Hoosiers

Thursday, November 13

Isaac Brown-Samper All-Freshman Team Graphic

Men's soccer earns Big Ten postseason honors

Thursday, November 13

WBB vs Bowling Green

Badgers Strike Down Bowling Green, 90–78

Wednesday, November 12

University of Wisconsin

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