provost

They hope to have a new provost by July 1, 2021.

"Her experience at Texas A&M will help UW go to the next level of excellence," continued Nichols. "I am very excited to work with her."

Once the campus interviews are complete, Nichols will recommend a selection to the UW Board of Trustees.

The search committee's initial goal of identifying finalists for the position of vice president of academic affairs and provost in the spring semester has proven unattainable.