Charles McKenny

Charles McKenny was an influential American educator and politician in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He served as the president of the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1918 to 1937, influencing higher education through leadership and academic initiatives. Before that, he was involved in politics, serving as Wisconsin’s Lieutenant Governor and in other state government roles. McKenny’s work helped shape educational policies and governance during his career, leaving a lasting impact on the institutions and regions he served.