John Zumbrunnen has been named the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin announced today.
The provost is the university’s chief academic officer and second-ranking official, supporting its teaching, research and outreach mission.
Zumbrunnen has served as interim provost since June 2025 following Charles Isbell Jr.’s departure to become chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.