UW-Stevens Point chancellor resigns amid turmoil surrounding traffic accident

by E Wayne Ross on April 23, 2009

AP: UW-Stevens Point chancellor resigns amid turmoil surrounding traffic accident

MADISON, Wis. — University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Chancellor Linda Bunnell announced her resignation today amid criticism from students and donors and questions about how she handled a traffic accident.

Bunnell, who has been chancellor since 2004, said she was stepping down effective May 31. The announcement was an abrupt turnaround from last week, when she said she planned to lead the central Wisconsin school known for its environmental programs another five years.