The campaign already has fueled advances in medical research, supported faculty and financial aid, increased accessibility for first-generation students and transformed facilities.

Wittenborg’s tenure has been defined by her innovative approach to serving students, faculty and the University community, whether that’s with an in-house café, a scholars’ lab or a new special collections library.

Wittenborg, described as “an innovator, a visionary and an exemplary leader who has the courage to embrace change,” has led the University Library through two decades of shifting landscapes for academic libraries.