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Ignite your voice at the annual Women Trailblazers Conference on Wednesday, Nov. 6, hosted by Continuing Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Inspiring keynotes, breakout sessions, an exhibition fair and networking receptions will take place from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Dreyfus University Center, 1015 Reserve St., Stevens Point. This conference is presented in […]

A public, interpretive park sits on the banks of the Wisconsin River in Stevens Point, filled with lush plants, sculptures, rock formations and artifacts from around the world. Located within Pfiffner Park, the Cultural Commons interactive garden exists to connect people and other cultures, specifically those of Stevens Point’s sister cities and of the native […]

“At the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, women thrive.” This is how Associate Professor Lyna Matesi and MBA candidate Serena Vincent begin each episode of the Women Trailblazers Podcast. Through the work of Continuing Education, in partnership with the Small Business Development Center of Wisconsin and UW-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics, this statement […]

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is hosting a variety of music concerts on the main campus in Stevens Point this October.   Concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Noel Fine Arts Center Michelsen Hall, 1800 Portage Street, Stevens Point. Tickets are $17 for general public, $15 for seniors (62+), $10 for youth (under […]

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is again ranked among the best public universities in the Midwest, according to U.S. News and World Report. The magazine’s 2025 rankings place UW-Stevens Point as 12th among regional public universities in the 12 states in its Midwest region. The university was recognized for its graduation and first-year retention rates, peer […]

Rocket out of orbit this October at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Allen F. Blocher Planetarium. Planetarium shows will be offered at 2 p.m. on Sundays in October. 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, constellations, planets, […]

Department of Biology Associate Professor Lindsay Dresang strives to build connections in any way she can to help her student navigate intricate subjects. From introductory biology to human dissection and cancer biology, the range of classes she leads requires a versatile knowledge to ensure student success. While students are there to learn the facts and […]

Experience the wit and depth of Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim’s most iconic works at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point next month. “Side by Side by Sondheim,” celebrating one of musical theatre’s most influential artist, will be staged in the Studio Theatre of the Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage St., Stevens Point. […]

Celebrate the purple and gold on Saturday, Oct. 5, as the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point offers Homecoming, Spud Bowl and Family Day, with something for every member of the Pointer family.  Activities for all ages will be offered at the Homecoming Hotspot from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Goerke Park in Stevens Point. This year’s Homecoming Hotspot […]

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point saw growth in first-year, graduate and total enrollment for the 2024-25 academic year, according to official information from the first day of classes. This fall saw a 6% increase in graduate student enrollment, a 3% increase in first-year students/transfer enrollment and a 3% increase in total full-time enrollment at UW-Stevens […]

Discover rocks and minerals, the inside of volcanoes and the depths of the Earth as part of the Junior Scientist program sponsored by the Museum of Natural History and the Allen F. Blocher Planetarium at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Museum programs will be held at 5:30 p.m. on select Thursdays in Room A113 of […]

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 […]