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Recent Recognitions

Several faculty and staff members at UW-Stevens Point have been recognized for outstanding achievements and contributions to their field, including Assistant Professors Sarah Manasreh-Decker and Trescha Kay.
December 4, 2024

UW-Stevens Point, faculty and staff recognized for excellence, achievement

Several faculty and staff members at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point have been recognized for excellence within their professional fields.

Members of the UWSP Soil Judging Team took first place at the 2024 Regional Soil Judging competition held in Carbondale, Ill., Oct. 10-11.
October 30, 2024

UW-Stevens Point students honored for excellence

The following students at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point were honored for excellence in academic achievement:

September 19, 2024

Lindsay Dresang – Excellence in Teaching 2024

Department of Biology Associate Professor Lindsay Dresang strives to build connections in any way she can to help her student navigate intricate subjects. From introductory biology to human dissection and…

September 13, 2024

Brittany Kaminski – Academic Staff Excellence Award 2024

Last fall, UW-Stevens Point was featured on a nationally broadcast television series that told the stories of ten students from different walks of life. That episode in season 11 of…

August 23, 2024

Rayvn Knipple – University Service Award 2024

Sometimes, a day job ends and employees go home at the end of the workday. And then there’s Rayvn Knipple who works many late nights to foster a sustainable and…

August 16, 2024

Valerie Barske – University Service Award 2024

Unparalleled. The way that Valerie Barske, UW-Stevens Point Department of History and International Studies professor, has stepped up in various roles to serve has been characterized by her colleagues as…

August 9, 2024

Joseph Mondloch – University Scholar Award 2024

Diligent work of lab assistants leading research studies with associate chemistry professor Joe Mondloch is focused on the emerging environmental concern over per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), dubbed forever chemicals….

August 2, 2024

Outstanding Work Performance Awards 2024

The Outstanding Work Performance Award recognizes performance beyond what is normally expected of an employee, including increased workload, special projects, developing or modifying procedures and improving effectiveness and efficiency. Kelly…

July 24, 2024

Ryan O’Leary – Excellence in Teaching 2024

Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies lecturer Ryan O’Leary has been an instrumental part in building solutions to support students in his time at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at…

July 19, 2024

Jesse Mossholder – Excellence in Teaching 2024

As a first-generation college student, Associate Lecturer Jesse Mossholder overcame homelessness thanks in part to his professors, who enabled him to persevere and graduate. Now, the associate lecturer is the…

July 10, 2024

Jennifer Collins – University Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship, and Service Award

The classroom is a space to openly engage in discussions if you are a student in one of Professor Jennifer Collins’ political science courses. She is proud to have developed…

June 21, 2024

Paul Whitaker – University Service Award 2024

In his capacity as an entomologist, Paul Whitaker, UW-Stevens Point at Wausau biology professor, can identify insects. In his capacity as the associate degree coordinator, he identifies the most efficient…