University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin will be leaving Madison to serve as president of Columbia University in New York City at the end of the academic year, the university has announced.
Mnookin, a nationally noted evidence scholar, has served as chancellor of UW–Madison since Aug. 4, 2022. Before coming to Madison, she was dean of the University of California, Los Angeles Law School.
“It has been a true honor to be a part of the Wisconsin family. I am proud of what we have accomplished together, even in a challenging period for higher education, and I know great possibilities lie ahead for the UW–Madison campus community,” says Mnookin in a statement.
“My time at UW–Madison has been life-changing and so much of that is attributable to the talented and deeply committed faculty, students and staff who call our institution home, and who strive to bring the Wisconsin Idea to life. I will continue to work hard each and every day prior to my departure and I look forward to partnering with President Rothman, the Board of Regents and others to ensure a smooth transition.”
During her leadership tenure, the university has risen in important national rankings, improved student outcomes, achieved record fundraising success and helped make a UW–Madison education affordable and accessible for more Wisconsin students, according to a press release from University News.
“During her tenure, Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin brought unbounded energy, resilience and deeply thoughtful leadership to this great university. As she now takes on a new opportunity at another prestigious institution, we extend our substantial gratitude for her service and wish her continued success in the years ahead,” says Jay Rothman, president of the Universities of Wisconsin, in a press release.
