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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 […]

Lessons of Philosophy Given Wide Attention through Professor’s Scholarship      Professor of Philosophy Joshua Horn hopes to demystify the discipline of philosophy. He wants his students to be cognizant of how often they use philosophy in their daily lives. His newest scholarship, the edited volume “The Last of Us and Philosophy: Look for the Light,” […]

Outstanding faculty and staff members were recently recognized at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for their work during the 2025-26 academic year. The Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship and Service Award was given to Associate Professor James Berry, english. He is praised for his caring attitude and ability to teach difficult concepts, using educational research to inform […]

Last fall, UW-Stevens Point was featured on a nationally broadcast television series that told the stories of ten students from different walks of life. That episode in season 11 of The College Tour, now streaming on Amazon Prime, brought the UW-Stevens Point campus to life for students across the nation, providing an inside look at […]

Sometimes, a day job ends and employees go home at the end of the workday. And then there’s Rayvn Knipple who works many late nights to foster a sustainable and inclusive campus community for all at UW-Stevens Point. During the day, Knipple works as the graduate programs assistant within the School of Education where he […]

Unparalleled. The way that Valerie Barske, UW-Stevens Point Department of History and International Studies professor, has stepped up in various roles to serve has been characterized by her colleagues as both invaluable and unparalleled.  Whether she is deeply involved in strategic planning initiatives to benefit students at the university level or co-organizing an engaging night […]

Diligent work of lab assistants leading research studies with associate chemistry professor Joe Mondloch is focused on the emerging environmental concern over per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), dubbed forever chemicals. The work is bolstered by the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin grant funding; one of the seven grants Dr. Mondloch has secured for ongoing PFAS adsorption […]

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. Kelly Bird Efficiency and dedication were needed as Kelly Bird, administrative assistant, went out of her way to assist Continuing Education in a variety of areas. […]

Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies lecturer Ryan O’Leary has been an instrumental part in building solutions to support students in his time at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Marshfield. His position is split between leading classes and working as an academic success associate in programming through the Tutoring/Learning Center. While students can make […]

As a first-generation college student, Associate Lecturer Jesse Mossholder overcame homelessness thanks in part to his professors, who enabled him to persevere and graduate. Now, the associate lecturer is the one working to identify ways to ensure that all students’ needs are met in the UW-Stevens Point School of Education. “So much of my effort […]

The classroom is a space to openly engage in discussions if you are a student in one of Professor Jennifer Collins’ political science courses. She is proud to have developed the Gender and Politics in Comparative Perspective course to help students analyze the role of gender in politics around the world. It’s one of more […]