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Public presentations scheduled for vice chancellor for research search candidates

February 29, 2024

Three finalists for the vice chancellor for research will visit campus over the next three weeks. The candidates’ names and CVs will be made available to the UW–Madison community 48 hours prior to each visit.

Search begins for 2 new ombuds

February 19, 2024

The Office of the Provost and the Ombuds Office are seeking two new ombuds, one to begin service in June and the other to begin in December of this year.

New vice provost for UW–Madison Libraries chosen

October 31, 2023

Erla P. Heyns comes to UW–Madison with a national reputation for leadership in mentoring and extensive experience in university library administration.

La Tarte selected as DAPIR vice provost

May 30, 2023

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.

UW–Madison announces new office for data, academic planning and research

February 13, 2023

The Academic Planning and Institutional Research and the Office of Data Management & Analytics Services have joined to form the Office of Data, Academic Planning & Institutional Research.

Vice Provost for Libraries Lisa Carter accepts role at the University of Michigan

January 6, 2023

At UW–Madison, Carter helped lead organizational change efforts in the General Library System, including advocacy for improved diversity and inclusive practices within the Libraries.

Ombuds sought to fill vacancy

August 9, 2022

The Office of the Provost and the Ombuds Office are seeking an ombuds to begin service in December 2022. Based on current priorities, the team…

Through ripple effect, a UW employee’s weekly ritual helps others process pandemic losses

January 13, 2021

Every Thursday morning at 10, Omar Poler stops whatever he is doing and spends 10 minutes remembering — and honoring — the lives lost to COVID-19.

Gittens to serve as UW–Madison’s interim chief diversity officer

June 25, 2020

“This is a crucial role on our campus at a time when continued progress on equity and inclusion is not only expected but essential,” says Chancellor Rebecca Blank. “We are very fortunate to have someone with Dr. Gittens’ experience and skill to lead this effort."