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Picking up and moving out of state by yourself would be challenging for many, but University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point acting major Maikla Wilson said she wouldn’t have it any other way. Wilson, Kansas City, Kan., started taking theatre classes at a young age and developed a passion for it right away. Growing up, she primarily […]

Students in the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point’s School of Design and Communication recently engaged in a collaborative woodworking project that merged design with practical application. Over the course of a four-week summer session of Art 398: Special Topics in Furniture and Woodworking, the class produced thirteen benches for the Tomorrow River Community Charter School’s second-grade […]

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 […]

Stephanie Cook graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point on Saturday, May 17, as a fifth-generation Pointer.  Earning a Master of Science in Education as well as her teaching certification, Cook is following in the footsteps of her father, Perry Cook ’83, a UW-Stevens Point professor of education and director of the university’s Harju Center […]

“Ever since I can remember, I have been drawing and painting everywhere I go. I always knew I was meant to be an artist.” Mackenzie Biadasz, a spring 2025 bachelor of fine arts graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, has been exploring art through various mediums since a young age. Now, her designs are […]

Marshfield residents Jordan Bard, an employee at Forte Opening Solutions, and Ben Lee, the CEO and president of Staab Construction, both work in building-related industries, but they also share another connection. Both are non-traditional students at UWSP at Marshfield, taking courses to complete their degrees while working full-time. Bard is pursuing his Pre-Engineering Associate of […]

Sitting on the other side of the desk, serving as a National History Day (NHD) judge, was a new experience for University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point sophomore Noah Stachovak. The history and social studies education major said his goal was to be fair and provide honest critiques on the student papers at the regional competition held […]

Five University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point students created art inspired by water and water professionals as part of the 2025 Flow Project Art Exhibit. Making its debut at the Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention, held in Stevens Point March 26-28, the exhibit pairs Universities of Wisconsin students with water professionals across the state to create paintings, […]

A University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point historical research project that has been years in the making will be among those featured at the annual Universities of Wisconsin Research in the Rotunda event at the Wisconsin Capitol on April 2. “Breathing Life into the Historical U.S. Census with Modern GIS” has a UW-Stevens Point undergraduate student creating […]

The following students at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point were honored for excellence in academic achievement:

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point student Kya Smith has joined a growing community of students and alumni leaving their mark on campus through artistic and architectural contributions. Smith is a third-year graphic design major from Nekoosa, Wis. She chose UW-Stevens Point so that she could stay close to her large family and run track, while also […]

In Wisconsin’s serene wetlands, wildlife conservation is soaring to new heights. Amanda Griswold, a graduate student in the College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, is using drones equipped with thermal cameras to transform how biologists monitor waterfowl populations and protect critical habitats. Griswold’s research, guided by her adviser, Assistant Professor Ben […]