Overview
Responsible for oversight of the Office of Public Affairs & Communications, Office of Government Relations, Office of Corporate Relations & Economic Engagement, and the Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship.
Leadership

Jeff Buhrandt
Vice President for University Relations
Contact
1756 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 262-1312
jbuhrandt@uwsa.edu
Staff
Julie Jonuzi
Executive Assistant
1752 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 263-2571
njonuzi@uwsa.edu
Departments
Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship
Helps entrepreneurs, businesses and economic development professionals throughout the state to achieve their goals by offering technical assistance and leveraging data.
Office of Corporate Relations & Economic Engagement
Advances the UW System’s mission through business and economic-related stakeholder engagement.
Office of Government Relations
Interacts with state and federal government legislators, agency and other government officials, third party advocates, and key stakeholders to keep them apprised of the UW System and Board of Regents’ legislative policy and funding priorities.
Office of Public Affairs & Communications
Assists in communicating the President’s vision for the University of Wisconsin System, serves as a primary point of contact for news reporters, manages the UW System’s Web presence and digital content, and produces a variety of print and online publications to serve both internal and external audiences.