2014 - Present Andrew Leavitt

Dr. Andrew Leavitt  was named the 11th Chancellor of UW Oshkosh in 2012.   Leavitt was raised in Tucson and attended the University of Arizona for his undergraduate work.  His PH.D. followed at the University of Utah.   

Prior to coming to Oshkosh, Leavitt was Vice President for University Advancement and a chemistry professor at the University of North Georgia and had served as the CEO of the University of North Georgia Foundation, Inc.  He served in similar roles at the University of West Georgia.   

Leavitt came to the University with great interest in continuing the University’s commitment to sustainably and experiential learning. He also had great interest in building the University’s research potential.  Leavitt’s success to advance the University have come despite numerous challenges including demographically-based enrollment declines, budgetary crises, the previous administration’s financial scandal and, most recently, the COVID-19 global pandemic.