Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
Press Release

Speaker Vos’ Statement on University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookins Departure

 

By - Jan 26th, 2026 11:45 am

Madison… Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding the announcement of Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin’s departure from UW Madison to Columbia University:

“I want to thank Chancellor Mnookin for her service to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and applaud her commitment to the students. Chancellor Mnookin had many great accomplishments during her tenure, such as bringing more free speech to campus and closing its division of DEI. I enjoyed working with her as we both wanted students to reach their full potential and have a successful and impactful life after graduation. I wish her nothing but the best and I know that Columbia University will be in great hands with her at the helm.”

 

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