Tammy Evetovich

Dr. Tammy Evetovich was appointed the 15th chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Platteville in April 2023, following a year of service as interim chancellor and two years as provost. In this role, she is committed to ensuring students receive a high-quality, accessible education; fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment; and advancing wellness for both the university and the broader community. She is the first woman to serve as chancellor of UW–Platteville.

Under Chancellor Evetovich’s leadership, UW–Platteville has achieved significant institutional momentum. The university has balanced its budget while making strategic investments, welcomed its largest incoming class in eight years, and realized the most successful fundraising years in its history. In addition, UW–Platteville athletics has reached record-breaking levels of competitive and academic success, further strengthening campus pride, student engagement, and alumni connection.

Chancellor Evetovich is deeply passionate about initiatives that benefit rural communities. Having grown up on a small family farm in Nebraska, she understands firsthand the vital contributions rural communities make to our nation and is dedicated to expanding educational access, workforce development, and economic opportunity in rural regions. Chancellor Evetovich embraces UW-Platteville's responsibilities beyond campus to be a thoughtful and committed partner with our community and regional partners to serve the region economically, socially, and environmentally.

Prior to joining UW–Platteville, Chancellor Evetovich spent more than 20 years in academic and administrative leadership roles at Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska, where she served as dean, department chair, and professor. Her career reflects a sustained commitment to academic excellence, student success, and workforce-focused education.

Chancellor Evetovich is nationally recognized for her scholarly contributions and leadership in the field of kinesiology, strength, and conditioning. She was named the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Outstanding Young Investigator, served as a senior associate editor for the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, and received the journal’s Editorial Excellence Award.