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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 […]

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point student projects launched during the spring semester will breathe new life into one of Portage County’s historical gems. The small but determined staff of the Portage County Historical Society (PCHS) has the goal of opening Heritage Park in Plover to wider use and providing visitors with a deeper awareness of its […]

At the Aber Suzuki Center (ASC) and American Suzuki Institute (ASI) housed at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, music is a language, and the tradition of a nurturing environment to learn that language is maintained due to years of dedication from longtime Suzuki educator Anne Marie Novak The Suzuki method is a style of music […]

As artificial intelligence continues to redefine industries and everyday life, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is looking to take the next step towards preparing students for an evolving workforce. With the launch of the Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI) this fall, the program seeks to blend technical programming education with ethical awareness and […]

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 […]