UW-Eau Claire names UW-Oshkosh provost as its 9th chancellor

Edwin Martini

(WTAQ-WLUK) — The provost of UW-Oshkosh is getting a new role.

Edwin Martini has been named the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. He is the university’s 9th leader.

The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents approved Martini’s appointment Wednesday, following a recommendation made by a selection committee. He will assume the leadership post on July 1, 2026.

Martini is currently serving as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at UW-Oshkosh, where he led a major academic realignment, integrated enrollment and student success strategies with academic planning, and guided a comprehensive reimagining of the Polk Library Commons. Before joining UWO, Martini held leadership roles at Western Michigan University, including Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences, Associate Provost for Extended University Programs, and Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning.

Martini succeeds James Schmidt, who served as chancellor from 2013 until 2025.