Andrew Leavitt
Advisory Committee
Dr. Andrew J. Leavitt became the 11th chancellor of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Nov. 1, 2014. He is a teacher-scholar and an administrator who is committed to student success. His forte is building relationships that advance the University and engage active alumni, donors and communities to make the case for the critical mission of UW Oshkosh.
Dr. Leavitt rose through the academic ranks to become a professor of chemistry, awarded several teaching awards, and directed an externally funded research program.
Dr. Leavitt received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry with minors in physics and mathematics from the University of Arizona in Tucson. He earned a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.
He joined the WiSys Technology Foundation’s Advisory Committee in April 2016.
Credentials
Chancellor, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh