UW-Eau Claire's Chancellor Leaving for a New Job

Friday, March 28th, 2025 -- 8:00 AM

(Wisconsin Radio Network) UW – Eau Claire’s chancellor is leaving for a new job.

According to Wisconsin Radio Network, Jim Schmidt was announced Wednesday as new President of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Schmidt was among the Universities of Wisconsin system’s longest-tenured leaders, serving as chancellor at UW-Eau Claire since 2013.

UW System President Jay Rothman named Michael Carney as interim Chancellor at Eau Claire effective July 1st. Rothman says Carney is a terrific scientist and leader who will keep the university moving forward.

Carney graduated from UW – Eau Claire in 1983 and had been serving as interim provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs.

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