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UW Board of Regents fires Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman
The board said it lost confidence after a performance review, and Chris Patton will serve as acting executive-in-charge.
- On Tuesday, the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted unanimously, 17-0, to fire System President Jay Rothman effective immediately, citing loss of confidence following an annual performance review.
- Rothman countered he was blindsided, insisting his recent performance evaluation was "overwhelmingly positive" and that regents refused to cite specific reasons for the termination.
- Rothman, a former chairman and CEO of the Milwaukee-based Foley & Lardner law firm, led the multicampus system since 2022 and brokered a 2023 deal with Republicans freezing diversity hires for construction funding.
- Universities of Wisconsin Vice President for University Relations Chris Patton will serve as acting executive until an interim president is appointed, while the Senate scheduled a hearing for Thursday to review regent confirmations.
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Fired Universities of Wisconsin president says he was 'blindsided' and still hasn't been given a reason
Jay Rothman, ousted in a unanimous board vote after nearly four years on the job, says he's unlikely to sue but expressed frustration with a board he described as lacking clear direction.
Chicago Tribune
Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman tells AP he was ‘blindsided’ by his ouster
Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman told The Associated Press in his first interview since the ouster that he was “blindsided” by the move but has no hard feelings and is unlikely to sue.
Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman says he was 'blindsided' by ouster
Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman tells The Associated Press in his first interview since the ouster that he was “blindsided” by the move but has no hard feelings and is unlikely to sue. Rothman was fired on Tuesday…
Associated Press News
Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman tells AP he was 'blindsided' by his ouster
Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman tells The Associated Press in his first interview since the ouster that he was “blindsided” by the move but has no hard feelings and is unlikely to sue.
Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Tells AP He Was 'blindsided' by His Ouster
Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman tells The Associated Press in his first interview since the ouster that he was “blindsided” by the move but has no hard feelings and is unlikely to sue Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Tells AP He Was 'blindsided' by His Ouster.
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