Dr. Michael Carney is a proud alumnus of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in 1983. He went on to complete both his master’s degree and Ph.D. at Harvard University. In 2000, Dr. Carney returned to UW–Eau Claire as a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry.
Over the course of his career at UW-Eau Claire, Dr. Carney has held several key administrative roles, including interim provost, assistant chancellor for strategic partnerships and program development, and associate vice chancellor for academic affairs. In these roles, he played a pivotal part in advancing the university’s strategic initiatives, including managing partnerships with Mayo Clinic Health System and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. He also contributed to the development of several new degree programs in STEM and biohealth-related fields.
Before joining academia, Dr. Carney spent a decade working in research and development within the petrochemical and polymer industries, bringing valuable real-world experience to his teaching and leadership.
“I am honored to serve as interim chancellor at the university that has had such a profound impact on my career. With the remarkable team we’ve assembled on our campus, UW-Eau Claire will continue to build and strive for excellence in all we do."
