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From WSAW, Wausau, by Ben HelwigDr. Thomas Gibson officially took over as the chancellor of UW-Stevens Point in January 2021. Coming from Bowling Green State University in Ohio, Dr. Gibson noticed something special about his new campus. “They are genuine,” said Dr. Gibson. “They are passionate about their institution, UW-Stevens Point and they’re just ones […]

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will host the UW System Board of Regents April 7-8 on the Stevens Point campus, for the first time in eight years. This is an opportunity to showcase both the campus and community, said Chancellor Thomas Gibson. “We look forward to sharing how UW-Stevens Point transforms lives through the delivery […]

Madison 365 – Dec. 25, 2021 ​By Henry Saunders We’ve published our Black Power list every year since our founding — this is our sixth annual — and it’s become the most anticipated thing we do. Every year, I’ve intended this list to highlight the beauty of the diversity across our state. I want kids […]

Thomas Gibson officially begins his duties as the 15th chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s three campuses today (Jan. 11, 2021).  He is focused on three key goals: Enhancing academic excellence Expanding diversity, equity and inclusive excellence Increasing enrollment and growth “These three imperatives will guide our institution into the future,” Gibson said. He will […]

MADISON, Wis.—Thomas Gibson, who served as Vice President for Student Affairs and Vice Provost at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, has been named the 15th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, which has campus locations in Stevens Point, Wausau, and Marshfield.  The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today unanimously […]

Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Bernie Patterson, has announced he will retire in December 2020. Patterson has served as chancellor since July 2010.  The face of the university has changed significantly since Patterson took the helm. Thanks in part to the more than $46 million in private contributions raised over his decade of leadership, more than 90 new […]