UW-Madison Picks Interim Provost as Permanent Second-in-Command

UW-Madison picks interim provost as permanent second-in-command

The selection of John Zumbrunnen, the only internal finalist, provides some stability during a period of transition as Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin departs this spring.

John Zumbrunnen appointed as next UW–Madison provost

MADISON (WKOW) — John Zumbrunnen has been appointed as the provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin announced. The position is the second to the chancellor UW, managing all academic…

UW-Madison provost named executive vice chancellor for academic affairs

MADISON, Wis. -- John Zumbrunnen, who has served as interim provost for UW-Madison since June 2025, saw that interim tag removed Monday. He was also named the school's executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announced.

Interim leader named as UW-Madison provost

John Zumbrunnen has been named the University of Wisconsin–Madison's provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announced Monday. The post Interim leader named as UW-Madison provost appeared first on WPR.

John Zumbrunnen named new UW-Madison provost

The provost is the university’s chief academic officer and second-ranking official