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By Sharif Durhams
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The University of Wisconsin System announced six finalists for the chancellor post at UW–Stevens Point:
Anantha S. Babbili, provost at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi.
Steven Daley-Laursen, senior executive to the president at the University of Idaho.
Beverly Karplus Hartline, associate provost for research and dean of graduate studies at the University of the District of Columbia.
Mark A. Nook, interim chancellor at UW–Stevens Point.
Bernie L. Patterson, provost at Oklahoma City University.
Jack Thomas, provost at Western Illinois University.

UW System President Kevin Reilly will recommend a successor to the Board of Regents for approval. The person selected will succeed Chancellor Linda Hunt Bunnell, who stepped down in May.