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Meet the finalists for vice chancellor for strategic communication
Two finalists for the inaugural vice chancellor for strategic communication will visit campus and make in-person presentations next week. The candidates’ names and application materials will be shared on the search website 48 hours prior to their visit. Feedback on the candidates can be entered on the search site until 5 p.m. June 9. Read More
Final candidates for provost to visit campus April 3-7
Members of the UW community are invited to attend candidate presentations and provide feedback to the search committee. Read More
Wilcots to serve as interim provost
Eric Wilcots, dean of the College of Letters & Science, will serve as interim provost of UW–Madison starting April 24. Read More
Come to the chancellor’s recognition event for second- and third-shift employees
Second- and third-shift UW–Madison employees are encouraged to join Chancellor Mnookin, Bucky, and the UW Band for a spirited reception as part of the investiture celebration. Read More
Administrative Improvement Awards recognize five outstanding and innovative teams across UW–Madison
The awards recognized a combined total of 33 employees for their work in administrative process redesign, process development and customer service innovations that result in improved efficiency, revenue, cost savings or service delivery. Read More
Smith Residence Hall tragedy
The message below from Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Reesor was sent to all UW–Madison students and employees. I’m deeply saddened to share… Read More
Mnookin: News from Provost Karl Scholz
The following message was emailed to all faculty and staff on March 13. To our faculty and staff— I hope you’re enjoying the beginning of… Read More
Search committee named for new vice chancellor for strategic communication
A search and screen committee has formed to recruit the first vice chancellor of strategic communication, a new role identified by Chancellor Mnookin, to lead UW's flagship marketing and communications efforts. Read More
OHR recognizes collaborative responses to campus challenges
The HR Partner Team Awards recognized three outstanding examples of strategic thinking, process improvement and partnership. Read More
Meet the International Division dean finalists
Four finalists for the dean of the International Division will visit campus and make in-person presentations in early March. Read More
UW–Madison responds to 2022 staff climate survey results
A data dashboard is now available to explore results of the 2022 Staff Climate Survey. Read More
Botany professor first to receive new Rebecca Blank Professorship
Professor of Botany Katherine McCulloh will hold the inaugural appointment created to honor Blank's leadership and service and to celebrate recently tenured faculty who mirror her commitment to UW–Madison. Read More
5-year reviews underway for Engineering and Extension deans
A comprehensive review will assess the deans' academic and administrative leadership and performance. Read More
Early voting starts for Feb. 21 primary election
In-person absentee voting for the Feb. 21 spring primary election is now open. Read More
Provost Scholz announces interim vice provosts for UW–Madison Libraries
University of Wisconsin–Madison Provost Karl Scholz has chosen Lesley Moyo, associate university librarian for public services, and Lee Konrad, associate university librarian for digital strategy,… Read More
Chancellor Mnookin creates vice chancellor for strategic communications role
The new vice chancellor will focus on the growing demands across media of serving the university community and its stakeholders. Read More
Search announced for 2 new ombuds
The Office of the Provost and the Ombuds Office are seeking two new ombuds, one to begin service in June and the other to begin in December of this year. Read More
2023 Distinguished Teaching Award recipients announced
Twelve faculty members have been chosen to receive this year’s Distinguished Teaching Awards, an honor that annually recognizes some of UW–Madison's finest educators. Read More
Survey highlights pandemic stressors, finds improving climate for many, but not all, underrepresented faculty
The survey found a large majority of UW faculty feel respected and supported in their work. Respondents marked improvement for some, though not all, faculty from historically underrepresented groups. Read More
Faculty and staff go on tour with the Wisconsin Idea Seminar
This year’s “Forests and Rivers” tour is May 15–19 and will include experiences in the ancient forests of the Menominee Nation and at the banks of some of Wisconsin’s notable waterways, in addition to other stops along the way. Read More