Donna Cole Receives Academic Staff Excellence Award
University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Donna Cole, BS, Center Administrator at the Osher Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, received the 2026 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Service to the University. Donna was recognized for her leadership in research administration, outreach initiatives, fiscal stewardship, and grant development, as well as for her continued work with faculty and staff at the Osher Center to advance integrative health throughout the university and in local communities. 

“Through a long career of campus leadership, Donna has provided substantial, sustained service that extends well beyond any single unit and demonstrates a long-term personal commitment to the greater university community,” said David Rakel, MD, Chair of the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. Learn more.