Manohar Singh is formally inaugurated as the chancellor of UW-Oshkosh, April 24, 2026. (Photo courtesy: Titan TV)
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A ceremony was held Friday to formally inaugurate Manohar Singh as the chancellor of UW-Oshkosh.
Singh assumed the role nearly 10 months ago, taking over for Andrew Leavitt as of July 1. Singh is the university’s 12th chancellor.
During his speech, Singh spoke about his journey as a first-generation college graduate and coming to the United States to pursue higher education.
“One fine day, I was really not sure if I would get admission to an American university or not. 21, 22 years old — a young man, nervous about life — seeing possibilities but not seeing resources or privilege,” Singh said. “And here I am, being told by the president of the board that, ‘We install you as the chancellor to take that blessing of yours, mix it with the dreams of this next generation and make the magic happen.'”
Before being named interim president at Western Connecticut State in 2023, Singh was dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies at Southern Connecticut State University. He also held leadership positions at Humboldt State University in Arcata, California, Penn State University Abington in Abington, Pennsylvania and Long Island University Post in Brookville, New York. Before that, he taught finance at several universities.
Singh earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics from Punjab University-Chandigarh, India, and a master’s degree in economics from University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. He earned a doctorate in finance from Southern Illinois University.
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