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Cornerstone Press, the student-staffed teaching press at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, will launch two new books, a memoir and a collection of poetry, on April 21, 2022. Cornerstone Press will release “Messengers of the Gods” by award-winning Appleton poet Kathryn Gahl and “North Freedom” by Baraboo author Carolyn Dallmann at 6 p.m. on Thursday, […]

In March we celebrate Women’s History Month and honor the women of our past, present, and future. The UWSP Women’s and Gender Studies Advisory Committee has nominated Professor Emerita Nancy Bayne as an honoree this year on our campus in recognition of Women’s History Month. The Women’s Studies minor, now called the Women’s and Gender […]

A new community sustainability major will be offered this fall at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, integrating the social, ethical and political dimensions of environmental sciences with the tools to foster community change. The degree will include courses in several disciplines as diverse as psychology and chemistry. The program complements existing sustainability degrees at UW-Stevens Point that […]

One hundred years ago, Wisconsin was second in the nation for growing hemp. Grown mostly for its fiber and cannabidiol (CBD) oil, hemp is used to make rope, fabrics, plastics, medicines, health products and construction materials. While growing hemp was banned in 1970 under the federal Controlled Substances Act, it has restarted in recent years […]

Even though Brianna Tucker just completed her first year in May 2020 at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, she already knows she will run for Congress. Anyone tempted to dismiss this aspiration of an 18-year-old would do well to note: Tucker was invited by the governor’s office to interview for the student position on the […]

Cornerstone Press, the student-staffed publishing company at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, will launch three new books, all collections of poetry, on Thursday, Nov. 18. “Sparks and Disperses” by Pennsylvania author Cathleen Cohen, “Broken On the Wheel” by Ohio author Barbara Costas-Biggs, and “Careful Cartography” by Connecticut author Devon Bohm will be released through a […]

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point student interns for a local edtech software company have a new, convenient way to complete their work right on campus. The Skyward Internship Center, located in the university Science Building, is now open during the week to provide Skyward interns with office space and a direct Skyward internship manager for guidance […]

Excellence in student achievement has been recognized at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point: The Department of Theatre and Dance’s student-created fall production of “In This Moment: Reflections of Our Time” was among the winners of the inaugural Kennedy Center Citizen Artist Award from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival in April. The award recognizes […]

The following faculty and staff members at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point have been recognized for excellence: Professor Paul Doruska, forestry, was recently awarded Fellow status through the Society for American Foresters, recognizing his more than 30 years of service to the organization on the local, state and national level. As a Fellow he will […]

When she was 10 years old, an experience in Sierra Krueger’s life shaped her future. Her four years at UW-Stevens Point brought it into focus. Her cousin, Amy Krueger, was among 13 people killed in a Fort Hood, Texas, shooting in 2009. As the family and community of Kiel, Wis., mourned the loss of a […]

Like many students, Sanne Roeven wants to make a difference in the world. Like a select few, she already is making her mark on a clear path to continue. Roeven, who has a triple major in international studies, Spanish and political science, will complete her bachelor’s degree in only three-and-a-half years. She is among more […]

A commitment to excellence at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has resulted in the following honors for the university and members of the faculty. Christine Thomas, professor emeritus and retired dean of the College of Natural Resources, was recently named Wisconsin Outdoor News Conservationist of the Year for her key roles in the Wisconsin and national […]