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Eric Perreault named new CEO of Morgridge Institute for Research
Perreault, a biomedical engineering professor and research executive at Northwestern University, will begin his tenure in early 2027.
What we did on your summer vacation
From new faces to refreshed places, catch up on the top 10 headlines from a busy summer on campus.
Shim, Russell reappointed to dean roles
The deans of the School of Human Ecology and the Division of Continuing Studies recently completed a dean review.
Barber appointed to roles in Office of the Provost
Sarah Barber has been appointed vice provost for academic affairs and chief of staff in the Office of the Provost.
UW–Madison chancellor search committee accepting nominations, applications
Applicants should submit materials by September 10 for full consideration.
Runge named CALS interim dean
Associate dean and professor of biological systems engineering will serve pending a search for a permanent dean.
Gillaspy to move into new rural leadership role
Glenda Gillaspy, 14th dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, will shift roles to become director of the Wisconsin Rural Partnerships Institute starting July 12.
‘An emotional day’: Welcoming home new Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst
Surrounded by the Badger community, the new director of athletics was formally introduced during a pair of events at Camp Randall Stadium.
Veteran college athletics administrator Shawn Eichorst appointed University of Wisconsin Director of Athletics
A proven and respected college sports executive, attorney and former collegiate athlete, Shawn Eichorst has been appointed as the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Director of Athletics.
Search committee seeks input on chancellor hire
Virtual listening sessions will be held June 15 and 22 to gather UW–Madison community input.
Athletic director search begins next phase
Stakeholder listening sessions have concluded and applications will be accepted through June 10.
UW–Madison designates 2026 as the ‘Year of AI Readiness and Competency’
The effort, which supports a number of campus priorities, will focus on a people-centered approach to guide thoughtful use of artificial intelligence on campus.
Remembering Jon Miskowski, PBS Wisconsin’s emeritus director of television
Miskowski leaves a legacy of statewide community focus and programmatic vision that advanced PBS Wisconsin’s prominence nationally in education, innovation and fundraising.
RISE-THRIVE lead and headquarters announced
Michal Engelman will lead the RISE-THRIVE Collaboration Headquarters in its mission to bring together researchers working at the forefront of two distinct but related research areas — immunology and healthspan.
UW–Madison launches search for next Director of Athletics
The process is being initiated by interim Chancellor Eric Wilcots.
Universities of Wisconsin Presidential Search Committee, interim president named
Amy B. Bogost, president of the UW System Board of Regents, has appointed a 25-member presidential search committee to help identify the next Universities of Wisconsin president. Bogost appointed Renée Wachter as the interim president of the Universities of Wisconsin.
Chancellor Search and Screen Committee named
Amy B. Bogost, President of the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents, and Chris Patton, Executive-in-Charge of the Universities of Wisconsin, have appointed a 23-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW–Madison chancellor.
Zahner to continue as Nursing interim dean
Susan Zahner, who has served in the role of interim dean of the School of Nursing since the beginning of December, will continue in her role for the foreseeable future.
Eschenfelder named L&S interim dean
Kristin Eschenfelder, academic associate dean and associate director for the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences, will begin the role in May.
Christian Capitini named director of the UW Carbone Cancer Center
Capitini, a national expert in the treatment and research of childhood cancers and professor at the School of Medicine and Public Health, will assume his new role on April 19.