Frank and Kathleen Haeni

UW-Stevens Point alumni Frank and Kathleen Haeni spent their careers as educators. They are both ’70 biology graduates. Their generosity and dedication to UWSP dates back to 1989 when they began to build on a lasting legacy of student scholarship support.

Frank and Kathie are driven to make UWSP a better place to learn and live, and for providing inspiration for others to follow. Their generosity has bolstered endowments supporting faculty-mentored undergraduate research, the College of Letters and Science Undergraduate Research Symposium, and the Olson Museum of Natural History. To date, over 70 students have received scholarships with the support of the Haenis.

In the spring of 2025, the Haenis were honored with the dedication of the Haeni Chemistry Biology Building.

Frank Haeni, left, poses near his wife, Kathleen Haeni, in front of the Haeni Lecture Hall.

Paying it Forward

Great friends of UWSP, 1970 alumni Frank and Kathie have established scholarship endowments in biology, forestry, history, and wildlife. Much of their life’s work has been aimed at “paying it forward,” a phrase they commonly use, through their work in the classroom and their generosity to UWSP. The Haenis have stayed true to their life’s work of paying it forward and have shown tremendous kindness to UWSP dating back to 1989.

Learn More

For more information about the college’s needs or to inquire about making a gift, please get in touch with Amanda or visit University Advancement.

“Frank and Kathleen Haeni have given much to the university since their graduation from UWSP in 1970. We are so grateful for their support of student success, faculty engagement and state-of-the-art facilities. It is because of their gifts that our students can present their research at the annual symposium.”

Dean Joshua Hagen, College of Letters and Science

College of Letters and Science

Applied Mathematics

Aquaculture/Fish Culture

Artificial Intelligence

astronomy

Astronomy

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Applied Computing

Basic Second Language Proficiency

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Bilingual-Bicultural Education

School of Education

Bilingual-Bicultural Education Add-On

Pre-Chiropractic

Pre-Med

Biochemistry

Pre-Dental

Pre-Optometry

Pre-Physician Assistant

Pre-Veterinary Program

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Biology

Brewing Science

Cannabis Science

Chemistry (ACS Certified)

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Chemistry Minor

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Child Advocacy Studies

Collaborative Language Program

Community Sustainability

Computer Information Systems

Computer Information Systems

Creative Writing

Criminal Justice Minor

Data Science

Earth and Space Science for Educators

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Earth Science Minor

English as a Second Language

School of Education

English as a Second Language – Teaching

Student Teaching

English as a Second Language – Teaching Add-On

English Literature

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English Minor

English Teaching – Teacher Certification

English: Writing, Editing and Publishing

Enterprise Infrastructure

Environmental Ethics

Environmental Ethics minor

Environmental Geography

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Environmental Justice

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Environmental Studies Minor

Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Science (GISSA)

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

geospatial sciences

Geospatial Sciences

German Minor

German

German: Teacher Certification

GIS Professional Certificate Program

Applied Bioinformatics

History and Social Studies Education

History

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History

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Information Security

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International Relations

International Studies

International Studies

IT Leadership

IT Operations

Language Study Interdisciplinary

Law and Justice minor

Law and Policy

Linguistics

Applied Biotechnology

Applied Biotechnology, M.S.

Cybersecurity, M.S.

Data Science, M.S.

Information Technology Management, M.S.

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Mathematics Minor

Mathematics

Mathematics: Education Option

Mathematics Education

Mathematics for Teacher Certification

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Mathematics: Actuarial Option

Multidisciplinary

Museum Studies

Native American and Indigenous Studies

School of Education

Natural Science Education

Neuroscience and Behavior

Organizational Leadership

Peace Studies

environmental ethics

Philosophy: Environmental Ethics

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Philosophy: Law and Justice

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Philosophy Minor

Philosophy: Religious Studies

Philosophy

Physics and Engineering Dual

Physics with Applied Electronics Emphasis

Physics for Educators

Physics for Educators

Physics with Applied Mechanics Emphasis

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Physics

Physics

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Political Science

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Pre-Engineering Associate of Science

Pre-Engineering Curriculum

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Pre-Pharmacy Program

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Professional Writing

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Psychology: Concentration in Human Services

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Psychology Minor

Psychology Online

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Psychology

Public Administration and Policy Analysis

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Race and Ethnicity

Religious Studies Minor

Social Justice and Equity

Health, Behavior, and Society

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Human Services at Marshfield and Wausau

Social Work – Online

Social Work

Sociology

Sociology Minor

Sociology – Online

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Spanish Minor

Spanish

Spanish: Teacher Certification

STEM Education

Substance Use and Addiction Studies

Teaching English for Educators

Urban Planning and Geodesign

User Experience Design

Web Development

Web Development

Women’s and Gender Studies

World Languages Communicative Proficiency