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Paul DeLuca, former provost and physicist, dies at 79
As a faculty member and administrator, DeLuca championed the School of Medicine and Public Health and helped shape UW–Madison's research enterprise.
New vice provost for UW–Madison Libraries chosen
Erla P. Heyns comes to UW–Madison with a national reputation for leadership in mentoring and extensive experience in university library administration.
UW Arboretum Director Karen Oberhauser announces retirement
Since 2017, Oberhauser has strengthened ties between the Arboretum and several university departments, established an Arboretum fellowship program for graduate students and grew citizen science programming and partnerships.
Hess announces decision to step down as School of Education dean
Diana Hess, dean of UW's School of Education since 2015, will return to the faculty in summer 2024, leaving a legacy of growth, excellence and innovation at one of the nation’s most prominent schools of education.
In first week, Provost Charles Isbell begins to settle into his new academic home
Most recently the dean of the College of Computing at Georgia Tech, Charles Isbell began Aug. 1 as provost at the UW–Madison.
Two deans reappointed after 5-year reviews
Grainger Dean of the College of Engineering Ian Robertson and Division of Extension Dean Karl Martin have agreed to accept reappointment to their positions.
Diana Harvey named inaugural vice chancellor for strategic communication
A Badger parent with more than 20 years of leadership experience at top universities, Diana Harvey has been appointed to lead the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s marketing and communications efforts in inaugural role.
Markel announces decision to step down as veterinary school dean
During his tenure as dean, Mark D. Markel has led the state’s only veterinary school through an era of unprecedented growth.
La Tarte selected as DAPIR vice provost
Allison La Tarte has been selected as the vice provost for Data, Academic Planning & Institutional Research at UW–Madison. La Tarte, who has been at UW–Madison since 2014, had been the interim associate vice provost of DAPIR since January of 2022. Before that, she was the associate director of institutional research.
Runge sees bioenergy hub as model for doing ‘big research’
A first-generation college student with roots in farming and forest products, Troy Runge is looking for ways university researchers can partner with industry to help solve the hardest problems and make the world a better place.
At investiture, new chancellor commits to making a difference
"I feel enormously grateful to be here, but this day and this celebration, are really not about me. They’re about us, and a university grown from a deep-rooted commitment to making a genuine and positive difference across Wisconsin, our country, and the globe," Mnookin said.
Wilcots to serve as interim provost
Eric Wilcots, dean of the College of Letters & Science, will serve as interim provost of UW–Madison starting April 24.
Scholz to depart for University of Oregon presidency
Scholz says that there are many things that he will miss about Madison, but the most important is the dedication of the thousands of faculty and staff members who help the university fulfill its teaching, research and outreach mission.
WIPAC and IceCube see leadership changes
Changes in leadership are coming to the Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center, which houses UW–Madison's search for neutrinos and the light they can shed on events like exploding stars, gamma-ray bursts, black holes and neutron stars. Professor Kael Hanson will step back from his director role in October. Dr. Jim Madsen will serve as interim center director while Professor Albrecht Karle will lead the IceCube Upgrade Project.
Cramer named Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
UW–Madison’s Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration is responsible for the overall supervision of the university’s financial and administrative functions.
VandenBosch to step down as CALS dean in 2022
“We are enormously grateful for Kate’s leadership in CALS and across campus," Provost Karl Scholz said. "She is unflappable and wise, and under her leadership CALS has created a very bright future for the many stakeholders passionate about the college.”
LaVar Charleston named UW–Madison’s next chief diversity officer
“It is with gratitude and a deep sense of responsibility that I take on this new role,” says Charleston, a clinical professor of higher education at UW–Madison who also completed two degrees here.
Rec Sports’ Horn to join VCFA as chief of staff
“This is a great opportunity for me to broaden my service to an outstanding public research university,” Horn says. “I look forward to working under Vice Chancellor Heller’s leadership and with members of the campus community on a wide range of opportunities and challenges.”
Wilcots named interim dean of Letters & Science
“Eric is a talented researcher and an experienced administrator – we’re excited to see him move into this role,” says outgoing Provost Sarah Mangelsdorf.
Accomplished museum leader named new director of Chazen Museum of Art
Amy Gilman will lead the Chazen Museum of Art as its new director starting Sept. 11. Gilman has worked at the Toledo Museum of Art since 2005, most recently as deputy director.