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Notable Leaders in Higher Education

BizTimes Milwaukee presents its first ever showcase of Notable Leaders in Higher Education, highlighting accomplished leaders at colleges and universities in southeastern Wisconsin. The individuals spotlighted here demonstrate the quality of higher education leadership in the region and their dedication to developing the next generation of talent.

METHODOLOGY: The honorees did not pay to be included. Their profiles were drawn from nomination materials. This list features only individuals for whom nominations were submitted and accepted after a review by our editorial team. To qualify for the list, nominees must be based in southeast Wisconsin. They must be currently serving in a senior level role at their firm, must hold a leadership position in their industry outside of their own organization, have made a significant contribution to advancing workplace equality at their own workplace or beyond, and act as a role model or mentor.

Notable Leaders in Higher Education: Cheryl Bailey

Cheryl Bailey, Ph.D., dean of the school of natural and health sciences and education at Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, became hooked on science...

Notable Leaders in Higher Education: Karen Friedlen

As the vice president of academic affairs, Karen Friedlen, Ph.D., oversees Mount Mary University’s four academic schools, the Haggerty Library, registrar’s office and Burke...

Notable Leaders in Higher Education: Sadique Isahaku

Sadique Isahaku, Ph.D., dean of Milwaukee Area Technical College’s General Education Academic & Career Pathway program, has focused much of his career on helping...

Notable Leaders in Higher Education: John Walz

John Walz began his term as the fifth president of Milwaukee School of Engineering in July 2016.  Since he joined MSOE, Walz has led the...

Notable Leaders in Higher Education: Laura Bray

As Milwaukee Area Technical College’s vice president of college advancement and external communications and the executive director of the MATC Foundation Inc. since 2017,...

Notable Leaders in Higher Education: Margaret Cinto

Maggie Cinto, associate director of administration, curriculum and evaluation for Marquette University’s Educational Opportunity Program, leads a partnership with Pathways High school to tackle...

Notable Leaders in Higher Education: Matthew Vick

Matthew Vick, Ph.D., dean of graduate studies and continuing education at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, has made his mark as a leader who is...

Notable Leaders in Higher Education: Kathy Kramer

Kathy Kramer, Ed.D., began her career in an elementary school classroom and for nearly 40 years has worked in educational and human services settings.  Since...

Notable Leaders in Higher Education: John Swallow

When Carthage College president John Swallow, Ph.D., was named chair of the Higher Education Regional Alliance in fall 2021, he began looking for new...

Notable Leaders in Higher Education: Jarvis Racine

Jarvis Racine is the vice president of strategic partnerships, workforce development and government affairs at Milwaukee-based Herzing University.  In that role, Racine has focused on...

Notable Leaders in Higher Education: Richard Barnhouse

Since Richard Barnhouse, Ph.D., joined Waukesha County Technical College in January 2021 he has worked to develop relationships with business and industry leaders.  Barnhouse regularly...

Notable Leaders in Higher Education: Joseph Kearney

Since he was appointed dean of Marquette University Law School in 2003, Joseph Kearney has focused on what a law school can do to...

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