UWRF chancellor’s statement on resignation of UW System President Thompson March 18

January 12, 2022 – University of Wisconsin-River Falls Chancellor Maria Gallo provided the following statement regarding UW System Interim President Tommy Thompson’s resignation on March 18 which he announced last week.

“At UW-River Falls, President Tommy Thompson’s legacy will endure as a champion for meeting the needs of campus and the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as a voice for the future success of students, business and industry through his advocacy for UWRF’s Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech),” said Gallo. “We will miss his energy and authentic approach to engaging with students and employees. Having been hired under his leadership, I have also appreciated his trust and encouragement as UWRF’s new chancellor and I wish him all the best.” 

Thompson began his duties on an interim basis 18 months ago. Read the statement by UW System Regent President Edmund Manydeeds III about Thompson’s resignation here.