News - January 2026

  1. Universities of Wisconsin Regent President Amy B. Bogost issues statement on the departure of UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin

    Mnookin appointed as next President of Columbia University.

    January 25, 2026

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin Regent President Amy B. Bogost issued this statement today on the departure of Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin: “Chancellor Mnookin has truly left an indelible mark on this institution, one that will resonate for generations. From the beginning of her tenure, there were many difficult times that would have shaken even the […]

  2. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issues statement on the departure of UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin

    Mnookin appointed as next President of Columbia University. Rothman announces next steps as part of the transition at UW–Madison.

    January 25, 2026

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued this statement today on the departure of Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin: “As the flagship of the Universities of Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has long been a prized asset for all Wisconsinites. During her tenure, Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin brought unbounded energy, resilience, and deeply thoughtful leadership to […]