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When Yulong Tang arrived in Stevens Point in January 2019, she did not speak any English. A native of Inner Mongolia, China, Tang had heard of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point from her mother. Her first course at UW-Stevens Point was through the English as a Second Language program. Six months later, the program closed, […]

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.

An alumna who is the CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products will address more than 475 graduates and their families at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s winter commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 16. Gina Jacquart Thorsen, a 1997 graduate of UW-Stevens Point, is the first female CEO in her company’s 120-year history. She will speak to graduates […]

Marlene Stern-Jimenez, Stevens Point, says she has always been a non-traditional student. Married a few years out of high school, she was a full-time student while raising two boys and living in Florida, Arizona and Texas. That continued until she went through a divorce, as she had to work two jobs to support her children. […]

Endeavor from Earth to explore the mysteries of space this December at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Allen F. Blocher Planetarium. Planetarium shows will be offered at 2 p.m. on the Sundays of Dec. 3-17. All events are free and open to the public, but donations are appreciated and help continue these programs: Planetarium seating […]

Enjoy a journey though the stars this November at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Allen F. Blocher Planetarium. Planetarium shows will be offered at 2 p.m. on the Sundays of Nov. 5-19. Special youth-focused programs for families will be offered at 3 p.m. on select Sundays with story time followed by a show. All events […]

A senior adviser to the president for democracy initiatives will give a talk at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point next month. Nancy Thomas will present “Discourse, Speech, Inclusion and the Future of our Democracy” at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the Laird Room of the Dreyfus University Center, 1015 Reserve St., Stevens Point. The […]

Olivia Franklin was drawn to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for her college experience so she could continue her two passions – cross county running and environmental study.   As a state qualifier for Kaneland High School in Maple Park, Ill., Franklin spent hours running through nature preserves in her hometown. This not only provided the experience […]

Dominick Reyes discovered his purpose at a young age and is making it happen at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Realizing the difference that therapists and others made in the life of his little brother, who has autism, 10-year-old Reyes saw the impact of those in human service roles. He knew then that he wanted […]

This October, experience the solar system both indoors and outdoors through planetarium shows and a partial solar eclipse viewing at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The public will have the opportunity to view the partial eclipse safely from 10:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, with the maximum obscuration of the sun by […]

A series of lectures about the sustainability and resilience issues facing Wisconsin communities will be offered through the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point this academic year. Offered free of charge, the “Sustainable and Resilient Communities” series is open to the public and those interested in urban planning, climate resilience, natural resource management and energy policy. The […]

Explore the changes of the seasons, animal behavior, teamwork in nature and other topics as part of the Junior Scientist program sponsored by the Museum of Natural History and the Allen F. Blocher Planetarium at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Museum programs will be held at 5:30 p.m. on select Thursdays in Room A113 of […]