Craig Thompson, a government affairs professional with more than 30 years of experience across local, county, state and federal levels, has been appointed vice chancellor for university relations at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Thompson, who has served as secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation since 2019, will begin his new role on Sept. 16. He follows Charles Hoslet, who retired earlier in 2024.
“I was born and raised in Racine, graduated from UW–Madison and have since worked effectively with five Wisconsin governors,” Thompson says. “I’m excited and honored to serve my alma mater in this new capacity and join Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin’s leadership team. I am an extremely proud Badger!”
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