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New diversity chief ready for challenges ahead

November 5, 2008

Damon Williams, who began as vice provost for diversity and climate in August, comes to campus at a key moment in time: Plan 2008, UW–Madison’s 10-year diversity plan, is coming to an end, putting him in a position to create a blueprint for the future of the issue on campus.

Chancellor Martin address: Sustaining UW–Madison’s greatness

October 24, 2008

In her first major public address before 800-plus campus and community members at the Kohl Center Thursday, Chancellor Carolyn “Biddy” Martin outlined an ambitious set of priorities for sustaining greatness at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

‘On Wisconsin!’ event to welcome chancellor to campus

October 8, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison will officially welcome Chancellor Carolyn "Biddy" Martin aboard with food, beverages and campus performances on Thursday, Oct. 23.

University names interim director for Nelson Institute

September 24, 2008

Gregg Mitman, a science historian at UW–Madison, has been named interim director of the university’s Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies.

Heinrich takes over as La Follette School head

September 10, 2008

Providing more support for graduate students, continuing to build a strong international program and preserving the vitality of the Wisconsin Idea are all high on Carolyn Heinrich’s list as she takes over as the new director of the Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs.

Wiley to tackle interim role leading new institute

June 22, 2008

Outgoing University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor John D. Wiley has been named the new interim director of the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery (WID), the public half of the new research center that promises to be a model of interdisciplinary science and public-private collaboration.

New UW Press director named

June 11, 2008

Sheila Leary has been named director of the University of Wisconsin Press, Martin Cadwallader, dean of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Graduate School and vice chancellor for research, has announced.

Statement of Chancellor-designate Biddy Martin on regent confirmation

June 5, 2008

UW-Madison Chancellor-designate Biddy Martin has issued a statement regarding her confirmation by the Board of Regents as the campus's next chief executive.

Biddy Martin recommended as next chancellor at UW–Madison

May 28, 2008

Biddy (Carolyn A.) Martin sees the challenges facing higher education, but beyond those tests she sees a future rich in opportunity and promise, especially at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Photo: Gary Sandefur’s public reception, May 12, 2008

May 12, 2008

Four finalists named for UW–Madison chancellor

May 7, 2008

University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced four finalists who are being considered for the position of UW–Madison chancellor.

Groundbreaking held for Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery

May 6, 2008

Gov. Jim Doyle and UW–Madison alumni John and Tashia Morgridge joined the UW–Madison community on May 2 to celebrate the start of construction of the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery.

Four named as University Health Services director finalists

April 21, 2008

Four candidates have been selected as finalists for the position of executive director of University Health Services (UHS), University of Wisconsin–Madison Vice Chancellor for Administration Darrell Bazzell announced today.

UW-Madison names vice provost for diversity, climate

March 26, 2008

Damon Williams has been named vice provost for diversity and climate, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's chief diversity officer. He will start on Aug. 1.

Vice provost for faculty and staff named

March 26, 2008

Steve Stern, Alberto Flores Galindo Professor of History, was appointed vice provost for faculty and staff, Provost Patrick Farrell has announced.

Office unveils new resource for keeping information, computer users secure

March 26, 2008

The Office of Campus Information Security (OCIS) has announced a new Web site to address the growing risk of data exposure that UW–Madison and other institutions face.

Choosing a chancellor: Lawmakers offer their take on UW–Madison’s next leader

February 27, 2008

Wisconsin Week asked lawmakers at the state Capitol to weigh in on what they are looking for in the next chancellor. All of them are deeply interested in the future of UW–Madison but don’t necessarily agree on what the new chancellor’s priorities should be. Their answers reflect some of the challenges and opportunities the university’s next leader will face when he or she begins work this fall. One thing is for certain: Whoever gets the job will get to know this group very well.

Choosing a chancellor: Priorities for the next campus leader

February 15, 2008

With a change at the top coming as soon as summer 2008 and a campus reaccreditation project in full swing, it's prime season to discuss what the future holds for UW–Madison. Wisconsin Week asked 14 people from the campus and community — a diverse group representing faculty and staff, civic leaders, alumni and business people — to offer some of their priorities for the next chancellor of UW–Madison.

Open forums seek campus, community views on next chancellor

February 8, 2008

Three public forums designed to elicit campus and community perspectives on the qualities and talents needed in the University of Wisconsin–Madison's next chancellor will be held during the coming month.

Chancellor search committee receives its charge

January 30, 2008

An ambitious, international and thoroughgoing search for the next chancellor is under way, with an eye toward having the campus’s next chief executive appointed by June.