Former Gov. Thompson appointed interim UW president

Former Gov. Tommy Thompson speaks during a press conference at the State Capitol in Madison, on Monday, January 23, 2017. PHOTO BY MICHELLE STOCKER
Former Gov. Tommy Thompson speaks during a press conference at the State Capitol in Madison, on Monday, January 23, 2017. PHOTO BY MICHELLE STOCKER

Former GOP Gov. Tommy Thompson was appointed interim president of the UW System today, one week after the only finalist to replace the retiring Ray Cross pulled out of the process.
Regent President Andrew Petersen, an appointee of former Gov. Scott Walker, made the appointment after consulting with the board at yesterday’s meeting.
In a statement, Petersen said he asked Thompson to take on the int...

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