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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is looking to fill an important need in Wisconsin with the addition of a School Social Work pathway within its Master of Social Work (MSW) program. UW-Stevens Point Professor and MSW Program Director Amy Zlimen Ticho says the offering comes after two years of rigorous work to gain the required […]

A University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point December 2025 graduate crossed the commencement stage last December after an eight-year journey defined by recovery, perseverance and a commitment to serving others. For social work and sociology double major Laura Sliwicki, graduation represents far more than earning a bachelor’s degree. It marks the culmination of years of steady progress […]

A faculty member at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is working to expand student perspectives in geography and mapping and expose them to career opportunities with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), a modern-day digital system that links information to maps. Doug Miskowiak, chair of UW-Stevens Point’s Department of Geography and Geology and program director for the […]

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

Inspiring Curiosity in the Classroom and Beyond  Since joining UW-Stevens Point in 2020, Assistant Professor Sean Mooney-Leber has earned some of the highest student evaluations on campus.  An incredible asset to the UW-Stevens Point Department of Psychology faculty, Mooney-Leber shares his enthusiasm for science through his courses and through teaching students who are interested in […]

In just five years teaching social work courses at UW-Stevens Point, Assistant Professor Margaret Kubek has strengthened campus programs and helped students reach their goals. She joined the Department of Sociology and Social Work in 2020, bringing with her  experience as a school social worker and teaching for the master’s program at the University of […]

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

A University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point historical research project that has been years in the making will be among those featured at the annual Universities of Wisconsin Research in the Rotunda event at the Wisconsin Capitol on April 2. “Breathing Life into the Historical U.S. Census with Modern GIS” has a UW-Stevens Point undergraduate student creating […]

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 […]

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has a legacy of preparing future social workers to make a difference in the lives of individuals, families, organizations and communities. With the launch of the new online Master of Social Work (MSW) degree, UW-Stevens Point looks to expand on the foundation of its strong undergraduate program. The new master’s degree […]

Are you interested in public service? Have you ever wondered what is it really like to work in the U.S. Congress? Two former congressmen will speak on their experiences in a free community event at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point this month. Congress to Campus provides the unique opportunity for honest dialogue and civic education […]

A University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point December 2024 graduate is looking to her future to find where she can make the biggest impact in helping the planet. Kalli Mikkonen, Iron River, Wis., knew from a young age that she had a career in sustainability ahead of her. “From the time I was 12 years old, being […]