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On any given day, Holly Petrillo, a UW-Stevens Point forestry professor, might be knee-deep in a Wisconsin forest helping students identify tree diseases or halfway around the world in rural Kenya, guiding them through a hands-on lesson on permaculture. This extraordinary range and unwavering commitment to student learning earned Petrillo, a professor of forestry at […]

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 […]

After several years away, Amanda Gilman always knew the end goal was to return to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and give back to the community that supported her educational journey. Gilman graduated from UW-Stevens Point in 2012 as the first student to navigate an online bachelor’s degree program. After attending several institutions, giving birth […]

For Shelli Dubay, professor of wildlife, wildlife isn’t just a field of study but a calling. So is service. After nearly two decades of shaping future conservationists at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Dubay’s passion and persistence have earned her the 2025 University Service Award, one of the institution’s highest honors. From serving on committees, […]

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is entering the public phase of its “Discover Your Purpose” comprehensive campaign, announced the UWSP Foundation Board, with the goal of raising $100 million dollars. Aimed at empowering students to discover their purpose and achieve meaningful impact in their communities and beyond, the campaign is “a call to alumni, friends […]

See the night sky this July at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Allen F. Blocher Planetarium. Planetarium shows will be offered at 7 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays in July. All regular public shows are around one hour long and include a 25-min presentation focusing on the current night sky of Central Wisconsin (bright stars, […]

Behind the Scenes of Behind the Screens Karlyn Jakusz is a jack of all trades when it comes to her numerous roles within Information Technology at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. With the pace of technology’s evolution over her 26 years of service, she has been involved with countless transitions and switchovers from one technology […]

A Champion of Campus Wellness At UW-Stevens Point, wellness isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a purpose. As the birthplace of the wellness movement, the university has long been a leader in the field. For more than 18 years, Sallie Scovill has shaped a culture of care through tireless service, innovative programming and a deep commitment to […]

Explore all the outdoor fun the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Schmeeckle Reserve has in store this summer. Schmeeckle Reserve will host two “Nature Explorers” day camps June 16-26 and July 7-17 for children entering 3rd-6th grade. These camps will lead hands-on activities, including child-centered discovery hikes, wildlife watching, catching frogs and other pond animals, canoeing […]

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has announced the new dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC). Stuart Benkert, formerly head of Performing Arts and Technology at North Carolina State University, will begin July 14. Benkert succeeds Valerie Cisler, who is retiring after serving as dean for eight years. In this role, Benkert […]

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,” […]

A new, free mobile app has been launched at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point to support campus safety and connections for all UW-Stevens Point students, faculty, staff, families and guests on and around campus. SAFEPOINT, developed in collaboration with University Police and the Office of the Dean of Students, with support from Housing and Residence […]