Chancellor recognized by Board of Regents

The resolution of appreciation approved at the Regents’ meeting stated that Schmidt led UW-Eau Claire to national distinction by “bringing together students, faculty, staff and community partners to inspire, collaborate and innovate while striving for excellence and serving public good.”

Among Schmidt’s accomplishments noted in the resolution were:

• Creating a one-of-a-kind partnership with Mayo Clinic Health System.
• Helping establish the university’s national reputation in undergraduate research.
• Supported the successful completion of two major capital campaigns through the UW-Eau Claire Foundation, which resulted in more than $231 million being raised.
• Successfully securing capital improvements for UW-Eau Claire projects totaling more than $700 million, including Pablo Center at the Confluence, The Sonnentag and the Science and Health Sciences Building.

The resolution thanked Schmidt for his service and wished him well as he continues his career as president of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, starting July 1.