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In his capacity as an entomologist, Paul Whitaker, UW-Stevens Point at Wausau biology professor, can identify insects. In his capacity as the associate degree coordinator, he identifies the most efficient undergraduate course schedules. Quite the range of roles. But those who know Dr. Whitaker understand his capacity for trusted service extends to his numerous roles […]

Dive into the world of science and mathematics at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Marshfield Full STEAM Ahead camp this August. Full STEAM Ahead, a free Science, Technology, Art, Engineering and Mathematics summer educational opportunity, will be held Aug. 13-15 from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The three-day camp will offer opportunities for middle school girls […]

A choir with the University of Gdansk in Poland will take part in a series of concerts and a historical lecture in Stevens Point July 3 and 5, reconnecting with a University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point faculty member who sang with them while abroad. Non Serio will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, at the […]

As an associate director of Continuing Education and Outreach at UW-Stevens Point, Jennifer Hess sees her work as community service. “Continuing Education has the ability to directly and indirectly make the world a better place,” said Hess. “What I love most about my work is the opportunity to impact people’s lives – while they go […]

By Sloane Wick and Tom Zurawski Today, Pope Francis hosted 100 comedians from 15 different countries including Jimmy Fallon, Conan O’Brien, and more. According to UW-Stevens Point Religious Studies Professor Shanny Luft, many people think of comedians as making fun of religion, but that’s not so much the case anymore. Right now, he’s working on […]

Mrs. Wisconsin America 2022 Sasha Everett, a 2016 alum of the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, has turned her passion for promoting literacy into a book drive that will culminate at a Wausau Woodchucks baseball game next month. The “Books and Baseball” event, a part of Everett’s Pages with a Purpose platform, will provide a […]

Associate Professor Maggie Bohm-Jordan, sociology, emphasizes to her students the importance of putting time into something they will find meaningful when choosing topics for their research projects. Her students will connect more deeply to the work when they have a personal interest or experience with the topic. “They own it when it is their ideas. […]

She is recognized for winning one of this year’s University Excellence in Teaching Awards, yet Heather Molenda-Figueira, associate professor of psychology, characterizes her early teaching experiences on campus as “a rough start.” Having only taught one previous course in bio-psychology as a post-doctoral fellow at Michigan State University before starting her position at UW-Stevens Point, […]

Explore the universe this summer at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Allen F. Blocher Planetarium. Planetarium shows will be offered at 7 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays in May and June. All events are free and open to the public, but donations are appreciated and help continue these programs: Planetarium seating is first come, first […]

Students at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point are sharing their academic journey as part of season 11 of “The College Tour,” now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. A groundbreaking series from Emmy-nominated producers Alex Boylan, Lisa Hennessy and Burton Roberts, “The College Tour” is hosted by Boylan, a winner of “The Amazing Race.” The show […]

A University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point May 2024 graduate will move to Orlando, Fla., next month to pursue her dream design job at the happiest place on Earth. Emmy DeBruin, Appleton, secured an internship with Walt Disney Imagineering before earning her bachelor’s degree in interior architecture on May 18. The position as a show set designer […]

A University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point professor is helping to pave the way for all to receive the hearing care they deserve. As the Clinical Director for the Special Olympics Wisconsin Healthy Hearing Program, Rachel Craig, an associate professor of audiology, has trained and coordinated numerous UW-Stevens Point graduate student volunteers to provide hundreds of free […]