The University of Wisconsin System Administration named Wisconsin native Alex Hummel as the new Associate Vice President for Communications Jan. 8.
Hummel’s roles will include overseeing the UWSA communications staff and managing stakeholder interests, according to a UW System release.
Previously the Director of News Services and Public Relations in the Office of Integrated Marketing Communications at UW-Oshkosh, Hummel worked with campus news aiding in alumni publications and media relations.
UW System Vice President for University Relations James Villa described Hummel’s respect for all UW System institutions, saying he will be a strong representative for the system.
“Alex’s track record heralding the successes of UW System’s third-largest campus will help us,” Villa said in the release. “[He will] continue to keep the spotlight on the countless ways our institutions drive and improve the quality of life and prosperity of Wisconsin’s people, communities and businesses.”