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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.
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.