Category Employee News
Didier Contis named UW–Madison chief information officer
Contis brings more than 26 years of experience in higher education IT leadership, most recently as executive director of academic technology, innovation and research computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Read More
Golden named director of Office of Strategic Consulting
In her role, Catherine Golden will provide strategic direction for the Office of Strategic Consulting, engage directly with campus leadership in strategic planning and serve as a member of the Provost’s leadership cabinet. Read More
Owczarek to lead Enrollment Management
Scott Owczarek, whose career in higher education spans over a quarter century, has served as University Registrar since 2011 and assumed the responsibilities of the associate vice provost role in 2020. He also previously served as interim financial aid director. Read More
44 faculty honored with Vilas professorships and awards
Extraordinary members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty and staff have been honored during the last year with awards supported by the estate of professor, U.S. Senator and UW Regent William F. Vilas (1840-1908). Read More
Four UW–Madison professors elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The UW–Madison inductees are political philosopher Harry Brighouse, social psychologist Patricia Devine, political scientist Lisa Martin and cognitive neuroscientist Mark Seidenberg. Read More
Chancellor Mnookin: End-of-semester federal updates
In many ways, this feels like any other spring semester. Temperatures are warming, graduates are snapping photos on Bascom Hill and across campus, and there was a great celebration at Memorial Union on Friday to mark the return of the Terrace chairs. But, as you all well know, this is also a spring semester that requires us to navigate a substantial and unprecedented set of challenges and uncertainties. Read More
Meet the 2025 Academic Staff Excellence Award winners
“As the largest employee group on campus, our academic staff members are critical to all that we do,” says Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin. “They are gifted teachers, world-class researchers, impactful mentors, and innovative administrators. We rely on them to bring the Wisconsin Idea to life — in the classroom and throughout the state and the world.” Read More
Campus community invited to provide feedback on initial concepts to inform UW–Madison’s next strategic framework
The following message was sent on April 3 to all UW–Madison students, faculty, academic staff and university staff from Provost Charles Isbell, Jr. and Lauren Papp, associate dean for research in the School of Human Ecology. Read More
UW faculty and staff invited to help envision UW–Madison’s future at upcoming community conversations
Over the past few months, a Visioning Committee convened by Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin has been creating initial concepts to inform recommendations for the university’s next strategic framework. Faculty and staff can provide their feedback on the concepts upcoming community conversations to be held in April. Read More
UW–Madison’s Strategic Visioning Committee seeks feedback from campus community
UW–Madison's Strategic Visioning Committee invites faculty, staff, students and alums to provide feedback on the committee's initial concepts through an online survey and listening sessions. Read More
Inclement weather policy for employees
UW–Madison employees can find information on campus procedures and how to respond in cases of inclement weather. Read More
University Staff leave schedule to change starting January 2025
The new leave schedule aligns with the university’s fiscal year, which starts on July 1 and ends on June 30. This effort aligns University Staff with Faculty, Limited Appointee, and Academic Staff leave schedules. Read More
Phil Asbury named executive director of Student Financial Aid
Asbury will look to bolster the socioeconomic diversity of the student body at UW–Madison while leading national and international conversations on access to public higher education. Read More
LaVar J. Charleston named vice chancellor for inclusive excellence
As part of his duties, Charleston will assume leadership responsibility for inclusive excellence, which recognizes the many ways that facets of identity and background can influence student, faculty, and staff success and sense of belonging. Read More
Sustainable tips for a successful move-in
Coordinate carefully what you need to bring to campus to avoid waste, use reusable containers like suitcases or duffel bags and make sure to recycle cardboard and plastic. Read More
Thompson named vice chancellor for University Relations
Craig Thompson, a government affairs professional with more than 30 years of experience across local, county, state and federal levels, has been appointed vice chancellor for university relations at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Fall 2024 political activity guidelines for employees, students
As election season approaches, UW–Madison provides guidelines regarding employee and student rights and restrictions regarding political campaign and public advocacy activities on campus. Read More
Two deans reappointed after 5-year reviews
Albert O. Nicholas Dean of the Wisconsin School of Business Vallabh Sambamurthy and School of Pharmacy Dean Steve Swanson have agreed to accept reappointment to their positions. Read More
Pay plan increase to take effect in July
In July, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will provide a 2 percent wage increase to eligible employees under the 2023–2025 pay plan. Read More
Search begins for next dean of the School of Medicine and Public Health
A search committee has been appointed to help identify and select candidates to be the next dean of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and vice chancellor for medical affairs. Read More