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“I’ve seen more deaths in the last 10 months than any 21-year-old should.” This statement was made by Veronica Pieters, one of the many University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point health science students who are using their education to make a difference on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. They are working in hospitals, laboratories and […]

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 […]

Several students from the College of Fine Arts and Communication have been recognized for achievement in theater design and vocal music. Hannah Clark, West Bend, a May graduate in drama, was awarded the 2020 Melvin R. Laird Exceptional Artist Award from the college. The award will fund a project to meld theater history and modern theater […]

An associate dean in the College of Natural Resources has been selected as the next dean of the nationally acclaimed college at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.  Brian Sloss, associate dean of Outreach, Extension and Extramural Funds, will become dean of the college, effective July 1. He succeeds Christine Thomas, who has served as dean […]

Outstanding faculty and staff members were recognized recently at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for their work during the 2019-2020 academic year. The Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship and Service Award was given to Nate Bowling, professor of chemistry. Bowling engages both chemistry majors and non-majors in his classroom and in 2018 was awarded the prestigious […]

On a typical workday, Matt Biersack may be installing telephones, hanging office white boards, running communications cable or wiring data jacks through any of the 75 locations at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. However, since the coronavirus arrived in central Wisconsin, the focus of the communications engineer’s work has shifted. He now is one of […]

A strategic marketing and communications leader has been chosen as the first chief marketing and enrollment officer for the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Lana Poole will begin April 1, serving as part of the chancellor’s senior leadership team. This new role will lead the offices of University Communications and Marketing, Admissions and Recruitment, and Financial Aid […]

Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Bernie Patterson, has announced he will retire in December 2020. Patterson has served as chancellor since July 2010.  The face of the university has changed significantly since Patterson took the helm. Thanks in part to the more than $46 million in private contributions raised over his decade of leadership, more than 90 new […]

More than 30 years ago while on a Rotary International study exchange as a young professional, Al Thompson learned an important lesson about leadership: Service above self. This has shaped his leadership style, focusing on what’s best for all. As vice chancellor for Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Thompson continues to lead […]

While he will cross the commencement stage along with more than 600 graduates Saturday, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point senior and Stevens Point native Tyler Patoka is already a few steps ahead of many.  Over the past semester, Patoka has been taking classes for UW-Stevens Point’s master’s degree in business administration (MBA), while finishing his undergraduate […]