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Siegler named Wisconsin Public Media director
Jordan L. Siegler will lead the division of UW–Madison that delivers PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio to statewide audiences.
Mnookin, Zumbrunnen share messages on provost appointment
Chancellor Mnookin and Provost Zumbrunnen sent messages to campus about Monday's provost appointment
John Zumbrunnen named UW–Madison provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs
Zumbrunnen, a scholar of political thought and an experienced academic leader, was selected for the position following a national search.
RISE-EARTH lead and headquarters announced
Chris Kucharik will lead the RISE-EARTH Collaboration Headquarters in its mission to advance interdisciplinary scholarship in sustainable energy and reimagine economic and environmental systems.
Leaders across the state react to Chancellor Mnookin’s departure
Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announced Sunday, Jan. 25, that she will be leaving UW–Madison at the end of this academic year to become president of Columbia University.
Mnookin to assume presidency at Columbia University
Jennifer L. Mnookin, who has served as UW–Madison chancellor since August 2022, will depart for Columbia at the end of the academic year.
Interim UW system policy on teaching workload published
Over the next several weeks, UW–Madison will develop its own interim policy based on the System-wide policy.
Zahner named interim School of Nursing dean
Susan Zahner has more than 40 years of professional experience in public health, nursing, and academic leadership.
Scott to step back from School of Nursing deanship
Scott began her tenure as the eighth dean of the School of Nursing in July 2016, two years after the opening of Signe Skott Cooper Hall, the state-of-the-art home for nursing research and education at UW–Madison.
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.
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.
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.
Students 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. Students can provide their feedback on the concepts at two community conversations to be held in mid-April. Snacks will be provided, and participants will have a chance to win door prizes.
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.
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.
Devesh Ranjan named dean of UW College of Engineering
Devesh Ranjan, a mechanical engineer and a leader at one of the country’s largest and highest-ranked engineering programs, will be the tenth dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Dr. Nita Ahuja named dean of UW School of Medicine and Public Health
Ahuja is a cancer-care innovator whose treatment approaches and research have garnered international recognition. She’s also a proven leader and administrator with a track record for bringing multidisciplinary teams together to solve health care challenges.
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.
UW alum Laura Phillips named UW–Madison’s new director of congressional affairs
Laura Phillips, a three-time graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison who has spent years advancing bipartisan legislative priorities on Capitol Hill, is the university’s new director of congressional affairs.
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.