UW-Oshkosh Taps Dr. Manohar Singh As Chancellor, First Indian American In Role
India-West Staff Reporter
MADISON, WI – Dr. Manohar Singh, currently serving as interim president of Western Connecticut State University, has been named the 12th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh. He will officially begin his leadership role on July 1. This appointment marks him as the first Indian American to serve as chancellor of UW-Oshkosh.
Regent Ashok Rai, who chaired the Search and Screen Committee, said, “We feel that Dr. Singh possesses the talent and skill to harness the energy on campus and lead it into a bright future.”
As a first-generation college graduate, Singh has a deep belief in the transformative power of higher education. This perspective has guided his career, including his recent tenure as interim president of Western Connecticut State University since 2023.
Before this, Singh served as Dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies at Southern Connecticut State University. His extensive career also includes leadership positions at Humboldt State University in California, Penn State University Abington in Pennsylvania, and Long Island University Post in New York.
Jay Rothman, president of the Universities of Wisconsin, highlighted Singh’s qualifications, noting, “His background in finance and administration will further benefit UW-Oshkosh.” Regent President Amy B. Bogost echoed this sentiment.
Singh expressed enthusiasm for his new role, stating, “I am moved by the passion of UW-Oshkosh students pursuing their dreams, the devotion of faculty mentoring them with compassion and rigor, and the dedication of staff ensuring student success every step of the way. They are the reason I believe in the promise of this university—and the boundless potential of what we can achieve together.”
Singh holds degrees in economics from Punjab University, Chandigarh; a master’s degree in economics from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada; and a Ph.D. in finance from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
