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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 […]

Learn about cannabis cultivation’s long and varied history in Wisconsin and the changing perceptions of the plant in science and culture at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point this fall. “The History of Cannabis in Wisconsin and Beyond” will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 5:30 p.m. as part of the free 2025-26 College of […]

Learn about the evolution of cannabis cultivation in a free lecture at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point this month. “The History of Cannabis in Wisconsin and Beyond”, the first lecture of the free 2025-26 College of Letters and Science Community Engagement Series, will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 5:30 p.m. in the Dreyfus […]

Professor Opening New Doors for Student Researchers A student inquiry prompted Dr. Brian Barringer to explore the development of an interdisciplinary program in the study of cannabis. That was the fall of 2019. Today, the UW-Stevens Point Cannabis Science Certificate is the first of its kind in the state. The program provides a solid scientific […]

Making Complex Chemistry Click – Professor Uses Feedback to Shape the Course Experience Professor Nate Bowling is a big reason that so many students are drawn to upper-level Advanced Organic Chemistry classes. For junior Elijah Randazzo, Bowling’s teaching is a major part of why he’s engaged in research and interested in applying for an advanced […]

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

The Chemistry Biology Building at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will be dedicated in honor of an alumni couple with a special presentation next week. The building will be named the Frank R. and Kathleen Y. Haeni Chemistry Biology Building at 2 p.m., Friday, May 2, in Room 105, with remarks from Joshua Hagen, dean […]

A collaborative research project that has University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point students and faculty and a UW-Madison faculty investigating how to remove industrial toxins from soil will be among those featured at the state Capitol building in Madison next month. “I just find the topic really fascinating,” said senior biochemistry major Danielle Singkofer, Wausau, of the […]

Discover collections in paleontology, geology and more at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Olson Museum of Natural History’s open house next month. The UW-Stevens Point’s Olson Museum will host the 2025 Collection Crawl on Saturday, April 5, from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, providing an opportunity for […]

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 cancer biology, the range of classes she leads requires a versatile knowledge to ensure student success. While students are there to learn the facts and […]

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. The work is bolstered by the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin grant funding; one of the seven grants Dr. Mondloch has secured for ongoing PFAS adsorption […]

Emeritus Professor of Biology Bob Freckmann isn’t one for drawing attention to himself and his legacy of nature conservation. But he is hopeful that his land conservation leadership award, the Harold “Bud” Jordahl Lifetime Achievement Award, will draw attention to one of the largest land stewardship organizations in Wisconsin, the North Central Conservancy Trust (NCCT). […]