The Presidential Search Committee has identified three finalists for the position of President of the Universities of Wisconsin. This page provides information about each candidate, including opportunities for members of the campus and public communities to attend finalist forums. Each finalist will appear separately, sharing their vision for the future of the Universities of Wisconsin and responding to questions from in-person attendees. A single link each day provides access to all three public forums on that day. The opportunity to provide feedback will open on Monday Oct. 26 at 8 a.m. and close at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27. Return to this page on Monday to access the feedback form.
Public Forum Information
Monday, October 26, 2026
Location: UW-Parkside, Bedford Concert Hall at the Rita Tallent Picken Regional Center for the Arts & Humanities, Avenue of the Arts, Kenosha
Videoconference Link: https://wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/j/92680935320
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Location: UW-Madison, Great Hall of Memorial Union (fourth floor), 800 Langdon St., Madison
Videoconference Link: https://wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/j/94946443178
Meet the Candidates
Dr. Steven Gareth Holley
Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer
University of Mississippi
Forum Times:
Monday, Oct. 26: 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 27: 9:30 a.m.
Dr. Tonjanita L. Johnson
Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs
University of Alabama System
Forum Times:
Monday, Oct. 26: 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 27: 11:00 a.m.
Dr. Bernard J. Savarese
Vice President for Academic Affairs, Research, and Student Success
University of Tennessee System
Forum Times:
Monday, Oct 26: 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 27: 8:00 a.m.