| President | Years in Office |
|---|---|
| John C. Weaver | 1971–77 |
| H. Edwin Young | 1977–80 |
| Robert M. O’Neil | 1980–85 |
| Katharine C. Lyall (acting) | 1985–86 |
| Kenneth A. Shaw | 1986–1991 |
| Katharine C. Lyall (acting) | 1991–92 |
| Katharine C. Lyall | 1992–2004 |
| Kevin P. Reilly | 2004–2013 |
| Richard J. Telfer (interim) | January–February 2014 |
| Raymond W. Cross | 2014–2020 |
| Tommy G. Thompson (interim) | 2020–February 2022 |
| Tommy G. Thompson | February-March 2022 |
| Michael J. Falbo (interim) | April-May 2022 |
| Jay O. Rothman | June 2022-present |
- Learn more at: Presidents of the University of Wisconsin System