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Victor Chukwuemeka, Stevens Point, met the right person at the right time during a visit to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point a few years ago. He had been taking nursing classes, but that wasn’t the right fit. He knew he wanted to help people and work in health care. With his brother George attending UW-Stevens […]

Since sixth grade, Tahyae Rimson knew she wanted to go to college. Unlike many middle schoolers, she was already planning how to pay for it. “I’ve always been aware my needs are different than other students.” Rimson said. She recognized early that education was a key to success. “As a first-generation student – I didn’t […]

As senior Chris Blackmon reflects on his time at UW-Stevens Point, several people influenced who he’s become. The two who had the biggest impact are his mother and his grandmother. His mom signed him up for the Learning Enrichment and Achievement Program (LEAP). Even though he didn’t initially want to participate, this program of UW-Stevens […]