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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Marshfield campus has received its largest gift to date with a donation of $2.7 million from the estate of a local dentist and his wife. The gift established the William and Sandra Eiche Scholarship Fund, which will offer scholarships to both traditional and non-traditional students pursuing associates, bachelor’s and […]

Learn about how environmental policies have had profound effects on the environment and natural resource management in the United States and how they affect our air, water, wildlife and community. The Wisconsin Center for Wildlife at UW-Stevens Point will host a six-part speaker series through its annual College of Natural Resources (CNR) Spring Seminar Series, […]

Commemorating his work for racial equality and social justice, Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be celebrated at a free, public event at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point this month. The second annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative event, “Hope, Unity and Peace,” will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 23, in the […]

Families looking for help with applying for financial aid for higher education may attend a free event at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in January. College Goal Wisconsin will be offered at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, at UW-Stevens Point’s College of Professional Studies Building, 1901 Fourth Ave., Stevens Point. Parking is available in Lot […]

Several faculty members at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point have been recognized for excellence and outstanding contributions to the university and their professional field.

Are you interested in having a deeper connection with nature through harvesting your own food? The Wisconsin Becoming an Outdoors – Woman (BOW) program is offering a deer processing workshop, Saturday, Jan. 13, and a wild game cooking class, Sunday, Jan. 14. The workshops will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Food + […]

Students at Royall High School in Elroy, Wis., who attend the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will benefit through scholarships funded by a $1 million endowment. Gifts from Thomas F. Davis estate created the Carol Krohn College Scholarship, which will support one or more $2,500 scholarships for Royall graduates. The award is renewable for up to […]

An alumna who is the CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products will address more than 475 graduates and their families at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s winter commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 16. Gina Jacquart Thorsen, a 1997 graduate of UW-Stevens Point, is the first female CEO in her company’s 120-year history. She will speak to graduates […]

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Marshfield will benefit from a $10,000 gift from a longtime Marshfield business whose founder had a historic role on campus. The Nelson-Jameson Foundation presented a check to the UWSP Foundation on Nov. 29. The gift is funding need-based scholarships as well as a special project to celebrate the campus’ […]

Enjoy a showcase of student creativity at the upcoming annual Afterimages dance concert at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.  “Afterimages 2023” will be performed in Jenkins Theatre in the Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage St., Stevens Point, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 7-9, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. The show […]

Recognizing decades of support of higher education in central Wisconsin, Sentry Insurance was presented with a UW Regents Business Partnership Award today. Leadership from Sentry, UW-Stevens Point and the Universities of Wisconsin, as well as Sentry employees who are UW-Stevens Point alumni, were in attendance. “I am proud to recognize Sentry Insurance for all the […]

Endeavor from Earth to explore the mysteries of space this December at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Allen F. Blocher Planetarium. Planetarium shows will be offered at 2 p.m. on the Sundays of Dec. 3-17. All events are free and open to the public, but donations are appreciated and help continue these programs: Planetarium seating […]