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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 […]

At the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, students are encouraged to discover their purpose. For Brayden Banks, his UWSP education was not about discovering his purpose, but having the tools to actualize it. From a young age Banks held high regard for the environment. As a Stevens Point native, being outside was one of his favorite ways to connect with his family, and he always felt […]

An exhibit commemorating the centennial of the National Park Service and the life of Wisconsin conservationist John Muir will be displayed at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Feb. 11 –  March 13. The Wisconsin Historical Society is bringing its traveling History Makers Tour to campus with Wisconsin’s John Muir celebration of the centennial of the […]

The following University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point students, faculty and staff have been honored for excellence and achievement: 

The following University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point students, faculty and staff have been honored for excellence and achievement: 

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point School of Humanities and Global Studies invites the public to examine times of parting and the various farewells we all make in life. Guest lecture “Practicing Farewell” will be presented on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m., featuring emeritus professor of philosophy Dr. Scott Davison of Morehead State University. The […]

It’s an occasion to celebrate some big wins for the student-staffed university press at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Dozens of writers and student staff of Cornerstone Press spend all year immersed in the editing and creative process of book publishing. The press now publishes between 45 and 50 titles yearly in creative nonfiction, short […]

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point student projects launched during the spring semester will breathe new life into one of Portage County’s historical gems. The small but determined staff of the Portage County Historical Society (PCHS) has the goal of opening Heritage Park in Plover to wider use and providing visitors with a deeper awareness of its […]

Lessons of Philosophy Given Wide Attention through Professor’s Scholarship      Professor of Philosophy Joshua Horn hopes to demystify the discipline of philosophy. He wants his students to be cognizant of how often they use philosophy in their daily lives. His newest scholarship, the edited volume “The Last of Us and Philosophy: Look for the Light,” […]

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