MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman and UW System Board of Regents President Amy B. Bogost issued the following statements today regarding the announcement by UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone.
UW System Board of Regents President Amy B. Bogost:
“Chancellor Mone has been an unwavering advocate for UW-Milwaukee, its students and the surrounding region. His accomplishments in higher education of 35 years will resonate throughout Wisconsin for decades. As one of the longest-serving chancellors within the Universities of Wisconsin, Mark has earned the respect of his colleagues and the Board of Regents.”
Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman:
“For the past decade, Mark Mone has consistently elevated UW-Milwaukee with the goal of improving the lives of students and enriching the greater community. He has deftly balanced UW-Milwaukee’s dual roles as both a research and access university, helping it earn and maintain top-tier research status while also launching initiatives such as the Moon Shot for Equity. I am pleased that Mark will continue as Chancellor for the current academic year and then return to the faculty. We owe Mark a debt of gratitude for his service and look forward to his future of ongoing service at UWM.”
The Universities of Wisconsin serve more than 162,500 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, these 13 public universities are Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in the state five years after earning a degree. The universities provide a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. Learn more at wisconsin.edu.