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Professor Opening New Doors for Student Researchers A student inquiry prompted Dr. Brian Barringer to explore the development of an interdisciplinary program in the study of cannabis. That was the fall of 2019. Today, the UW-Stevens Point Cannabis Science Certificate is the first of its kind in the state. The program provides a solid scientific […]

Spend a day on the water with the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program and Door County Adventure Center (DCAC). BOW is offering “Waves, Caves, and a Shipwreck”, a day outing with a team of patient instructors who will lead kayaking lessons covering basic paddle strokes and safety, in Sturgeon Bay on Saturday, Aug. 30. Participants […]

A youth adaption of an award-winning Broadway will take the stage at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Marshfield this August. “Fiddler on the Roof Jr.” will be staged in the Helen Connor Laird Theatre at UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield, 2000 W 5th St., Marshfield. Shows are at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday Aug. […]

UW-Stevens Point Honors Bryant Scharenbroch with University Scholar Award for Transformative Soil Science and Mentorship Few scientists can connect the invisible workings of the soil to the urgent challenges of our modern world, and fewer still do it with the scope, energy, and human impact of Bryant Scharenbroch. This year, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point […]

This fall, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point students, faculty, staff and the community will have access to a new facility that targets all aspects of wellness. The Health and Wellness Center opens Monday, August 18, after more than 10 years of planning. An addition to Marshfield Clinic Champions Hall, located at the corner of Fourth Avenue […]

It’s an occasion to celebrate some big wins for the student-staffed university press at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Dozens of writers and student staff of Cornerstone Press spend all year immersed in the editing and creative process of book publishing. The press now publishes between 45 and 50 titles yearly in creative nonfiction, short […]

Since its creation in 2022, the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point grew to 133 students in four cohorts, with its first class of 31 graduating in December 2024, and 36 students joining the program this June. “Since the beginning, our vision has stayed the same,” said Kathy Zalewski, […]

A collection of faculty work is on display this summer at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Carlsten Art Gallery. “Meet Your Mentors,” featuring work of UW-Stevens Point faculty members, is on exhibit now through Saturday, Sept. 13. An artist reception will be held Thursday, Sept. 4. The gallery, located on the second floor of the […]

Young dancers have the opportunity to explore new techniques and skills with decorated instructors in a collegiate setting thanks to a Summer Dance Intensive held each year at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Offered by the Department of Theatre and Dance in partnership with Continuing Education, the intensive is for students ages 13-18 and was […]

Making Complex Chemistry Click – Professor Uses Feedback to Shape the Course Experience Professor Nate Bowling is a big reason that so many students are drawn to upper-level Advanced Organic Chemistry classes. For junior Elijah Randazzo, Bowling’s teaching is a major part of why he’s engaged in research and interested in applying for an advanced […]

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 […]

A variety of free, public instrumental performances will be offered at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point as parents, students and teachers of the Suzuki method come from around the world for individual musical instruction, chamber music intensives, lectures and concerts at the American Suzuki Institute (ASI). ASI is sponsored by the Aber Suzuki Center at […]