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“Every time you’re with a student, you’re teaching them.” It’s a philosophy that UW-Stevens Point Associate Professor of Biology Sarah Orlofske puts into practice every day. She has been honored with the 2026 University Excellence in Teaching Award, nominated by her students and peers for the positive impacts of her teaching in the classroom, in […]

Behind many of UW-Stevens Point’s most successful outreach efforts is someone whose work quietly connects people, ideas, and communities. For nearly three decades, Amy Kowalski, communications specialist with Extension Lakes, a statewide partnership between the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources and the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension, has transformed scientific knowledge […]

Students attending the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Wausau will see an increase in scholarship opportunities with the merger between the UW Wausau Campus Foundation and the UWSP Foundation fundraising organizations. “This represents a new collaborative vision for the future of our Wausau foundation,” said Brad Zweck, executive director of the UW Wausau Campus Foundation. […]

Dave Dettman does not view his work as a professor and library instruction program coordinator as a job, but as a passion. His enthusiasm for lifelong learning and passion for information literacy and research is what recently earned him the Excellence in Teaching Award at UW-Stevens Point.   Dettman teaches 16-week credit-bearing courses and course integrated instruction […]

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has a long history of promoting international educational experiences for its students and faculty members. In March 2026, Tobias Barske, assistant dean of the School of Humanities and Global Studies and professor of German, had the opportunity to connect with fellow international educators in Taiwan and bring back new ideas for students […]

Start the summer off outdoors at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Schmeeckle Reserve with free programming open to the public. Join student naturalists for free, family-friendly programs that will explore the natural world. All programs meet at the Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center, 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point. Programs include: More programs for all ages will […]

Four employees were recognized for going above and beyond their work duties as part of the 2026 University Awards. 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. Kathryn Blakeman Secretary for the Common Council, […]

Push the boundaries of space exploration at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Allen F. Blocher Planetarium this July. Planetarium shows will be offered at 7 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays in May and July. All regular public shows are around one hour long and include a 25-min presentation focusing on the current night sky of […]

The leadership and legacy of one of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s former presidents lives on in the newest building on campus through the naming of the James H. Albertson Legacy Commons. James Albertson, the eighth president of the then Wisconsin State College-Stevens Point (WSC-SP) from 1962-1967, led the university through years of rapid enrollment […]

Kristi Roth has always placed service at the heart of her professional life. This year, her dedication was recognized with the University Service Award at UW-Stevens Point, an honor that celebrates her commitment to campus, colleagues and community.  When the Common Council  had not yet identified a chair for the 2026–27 academic year, Roth, a professor of education and […]

What began as a small classroom project with just two students has grown into a community-focused effort to reduce litter and promote environmental stewardship throughout Stevens Point. The Crazy Waste Project, a student-led initiative connected to a waste resources course at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, combines hands-on cleanup work with public education about waste […]

The International Symposium on Animal Mortality Management (ISAMM) is set to bring global experts to Stevens Point June 29- July 2, in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. ISAMM takes place every three years and aimsto advance best practices for […]