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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,…
Listening sessions scheduled for provost search
The Provost Search and Screen Committee invites the UW–Madison community to share input on the search for the next provost during two listening sessions.
Search begins for new provost
A 17-member search and scren committee has formed to help identify a new provost and chief academic officer for UW–Madison.
Chancellor Early Achievement Professorships to retain UW–Madison’s rising star faculty
The professorships will be awarded to early-career scholars who have built an outstanding record in teaching, research and service.
Noyes assumes chief of staff duties
Jennifer Noyes, who has served in a variety of key positions at UW–Madison and in state government, will serve both Interim Chancellor Karl Scholz and incoming Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin, coordinating administrative issues and projects.
Heather L. Reese named Wisconsin Public Media executive director
“As media continues to evolve at a rapid pace, I look forward to building on our strong legacy to adapt and enhance our services to meet the needs of our audiences well into the future," Reese says.
Hess to serve as interim provost
Diana Hess, dean of the School of Education and Karen A. Falk Distinguished Chair of Education, will become interim provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs on June 1, when Provost John Karl Scholz assumes the interim chancellor position.
UW names Glenda Gillaspy dean of agricultural and life sciences
Plant scientist Glenda Gillaspy, a professor of biochemistry in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech since 1998, has been named the next dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at UW–Madison. She has been and head of the department since 2015.
Cronon returns for final words shared from the heart
William Cronon, who retired in 2020 as Frederick Jackson Turner and Vilas Research Professor of History, Geography, and Environmental Studies, returned to campus recently to deliver the keynote address at "Common Places: Keywords for a More Than Human World," a conference held in his honor by Cronon's former PhD students.
Two new assistant vice provosts named in DDEEA
The Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement has selected Raul Leon to be assistant vice provost for student engagement and scholarship programs, and Catherine Chan to be assistant vice provost for high impact practices.
Students’ feelings on campus climate broadly positive, survey finds, though gaps persist
Most students from nearly all backgrounds find UW–Madison to be a safe, welcoming and respectful place, according to initial results from the fall 2021 survey. But the responses indicate challenges remain.
Eight projects receive Library Collections Enhancement Initiative awards
The projects include South Asian film and media, Chinese gazetteers, French and Italian works from the Middle Ages, and German-language books by or about the Pennsylvania Dutch.
UW–Madison again scores high in world university rankings
The Center for World University Rankings placed UW at No. 27 among nearly 20,000 institutions ranked on the basis of education, employability, faculty and research.
Meet the CALS dean finalists — online, in person
Three finalists for dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences will visit campus and make in-person public presentations on April 19, 20 and 29. The candidates’ names and application materials will be shared online 48 hours prior to their visit.
Meet the 2022 Distinguished Teaching Award recipients
Twelve faculty members have been chosen to receive this year’s Distinguished Teaching Awards, an honor established in 1953 to recognize excellence among UW–Madison educators. They will be recognized at a ceremony April 19 at the Pyle Center.
2022 Hilldale Awards recognize faculty achievements
One faculty member each from the arts and humanities, social sciences, physical sciences and biological sciences is selected from nominations by department chairs. This year’s winners are Anna Huttenlocher, Timothy Smeeding, Michael Bernard-Donals and Stephen Wright.
UW–Madison graduate schools rank high in U.S. News guide
The 2023 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools” includes 12 UW–Madison programs ranked in the top 20 of their field.
Administrative Quality Satisfaction Survey seeks employee feedback
Survey participants will have an opportunity to share their experience with, and perception of quality for, eight categories of administrative services.
Helen Faith elected to chair National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
UW–Madison’s director of student financial aid has worked to continue expanding access and affordability to Wisconsin students, and is a leader in policy, practice and funding for student financial aid.
2022 Distinguished Teaching Award recipients announced
Twelve faculty members have been chosen to receive the awards, an annual tradition since 1953 to recognize some of the university’s finest educators.