Help choose the next leader of the Universities of Wisconsin
As part of the search process for the next president for the Universities of Wisconsin, finalists for the position will participate in public presentations which members of the public are encouraged to attend. Whether you are a student, parent, alumnus, employer, educator, taxpayer, or simply someone who cares about Wisconsin’s future, the Presidential Search Committee encourages you to participate.
Each finalist will appear separately, sharing their vision for the future of the Universities of Wisconsin and responding to questions from attendees. Following each presentation, the public will have an opportunity to provide feedback to the Presidential Search Committee.
The first public forum will be held at UW-Parkside on Monday, October 26. The second public forum will be held at UW-Madison on Tuesday, October 27. The events will also be available via livestream.
Choose an event date to see meeting details, including the time, location, and virtual meeting link.
Monday, October 26
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Bedford Concert Hall at the Rita Tallent Picken Regional Center for Arts & Humanities, Avenue of the Arts, Kenosha.
Zoom Link: https://wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/j/92680935320
Tuesday, October 27
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Great Hall of Memorial Union (fourth floor), 800 Langdon St., Madison.
Zoom Link: https://wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/j/94946443178
Previous Listening Sessions
The Presidential Search Committee held several listening sessions which helped shape the presidential search process and to ensure the next president reflects the values and priorities of Universities of Wisconsin stakeholders and communities statewide. The listening sessions were held on June 9 – 11 at the locations listed below.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
UW-Green Bay
Location: UW-Green Bay, Weidner Center, Fort Howard Hall, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay
Time: 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Zoom Videoconference
UW-Oshkosh
Location: UW-Oshkosh, Culver Family Welcome Center, Ballroom C, 625 Pearl Avenue, Oshkosh
Time: 12:00 – 12:45 p.m.
Zoom Videoconference
UW-Milwaukee
Location: UW-Milwaukee, School of Continuing Education, 7th floor (Suite 7000), 161 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee
Time: 3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
Zoom Videoconference
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
UW-Madison
Location: UW-Madison, Memorial Union, Old Madison Room, 800 Langdon Street, Madison
Time: 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Zoom Videoconference
Thursday, June 11, 2026
UW-Eau Claire
Location: UW-Eau Claire, Davies Center, Room 340 (Dakota Ballroom), 77 Roosevelt Avenue, Eau Claire
Time: 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Zoom Videoconference
Inquiries & Nominations
All inquiries regarding this position, including expressions of interest and candidate nominations, should be directed to UWPresident@agbsearch.com.