Statement from Provost Peter Spear on finding of Audrey Seiler

“On behalf of the University of Wisconsin–Madison community, I want to express our profound relief and joy at the news that Audrey Ruth Seiler has been found alive.

“I can only imagine the ordeal that Audrey and her family have endured during the past few days.

“Chancellor Wiley and I want to thank everyone who searched for Audrey or aided in her safe return, including the Madison Police Department, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Police Department, the Seiler family, her friends from Rockford, Minn., and the entire university community.

“In times of crisis, communities come together. Audrey’s disappearance drew our community together, and I am proud of our university and city’s response. We will continue to do everything in our power to assist and support Audrey and her family during this time.

“Students, faculty and staff who feel they need additional counseling or support can contact University Health Services at (608) 265-5600 or after hours at (608) 265-6565.”