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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has long been regarded as a community focused on leading efforts in sustainability. The result of these efforts recently earned the university the Focus on Energy 2026 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award. With this award and the recent celebration of Earth Week, the following update highlights the work of the UW-Stevens Point […]

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. Patti Bembenek A custodian’s work is one that can go overlooked for many, but just like the rest of our roles, plays a vital piece in […]

Outstanding faculty and staff members were recently recognized at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for their work during the 2025-26 academic year. The Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship and Service Award was given to Associate Professor James Berry, english. He is praised for his caring attitude and ability to teach difficult concepts, using educational research to inform […]

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will accelerate its climate action initiatives through pro bono consulting services awarded by Second Nature, a leading national organization that works with higher education to support their carbon neutrality and climate resilience goals. UW-Stevens Point was among seven institutions receiving specialized consulting services valued at $25,000 each through Brailsford & […]

The following students at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point were honored for excellence in academic achievement:

A veteran law enforcement officer has been named the new chief of Police and Security Services at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Chief Michele Haywood began her new role on Jan. 6. As this is a sworn law enforcement management position, she will be responsible for the leadership, planning, direction, operations and management of the […]

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is again ranked among the best public universities in the Midwest, according to U.S. News and World Report. The magazine’s 2025 rankings place UW-Stevens Point as 12th among regional public universities in the 12 states in its Midwest region. The university was recognized for its graduation and first-year retention rates, peer […]

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. Kelly Bird Efficiency and dedication were needed as Kelly Bird, administrative assistant, went out of her way to assist Continuing Education in a variety of areas. […]

Outstanding faculty and staff members were recently recognized at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for their work during the 2023-24 academic year. The Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship and Service Award was given to Professor and Department of Political Science Chair Jennifer Collins. She works closely with students and empowers them to explore new ideas and […]

Several faculty members at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point have been recognized for excellence and outstanding contributions to the university and their professional field.

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is again ranked among the best public universities in the Midwest, according to U.S. News and World Report. The magazine’s 2024 rankings place UW-Stevens Point as 12th among regional public universities in the 12 states in its Midwest region, up two spots from last year. The university was again recognized for […]

When a member of the UWSP Facility Services team needs help, all they have to do is ask and John Kluck is there. As a custodial assistant supervisor, John will do what he can, from assisting with the custodial T.E.A.M program to demonstrating something on a computer for a colleague who needs help with technology. […]