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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 […]

A meaningful new fixture has made its debut outside of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Welcome Center as the university prepares to welcome students back to campus for the 2025-26 academic year. A lifelike German pointer dog wood carving honoring the incoming class of 2025 will greet students and their families as they arrive to […]

This fall, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point students, faculty, staff and the community will have access to a new facility that targets all aspects of wellness. The Health and Wellness Center opens Monday, August 18, after more than 10 years of planning. An addition to Marshfield Clinic Champions Hall, located at the corner of Fourth Avenue […]

Since its creation in 2022, the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point grew to 133 students in four cohorts, with its first class of 31 graduating in December 2024, and 36 students joining the program this June. “Since the beginning, our vision has stayed the same,” said Kathy Zalewski, […]

As artificial intelligence continues to redefine industries and everyday life, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is looking to take the next step towards preparing students for an evolving workforce. With the launch of the Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI) this fall, the program seeks to blend technical programming education with ethical awareness and […]

At the Aber Suzuki Center (ASC) and American Suzuki Institute (ASI) housed at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, music is a language, and the tradition of a nurturing environment to learn that language is maintained due to years of dedication from longtime Suzuki educator Anne Marie Novak The Suzuki method is a style of music […]

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 […]

Teaching in a time of advancing digital technologies presents complex and unknown challenges in K-12 classrooms. While artificial intelligence (AI) will likely contribute to certain efficiencies across various industries, educators specifically look to balance how to incorporate those benefits while addressing the evolving landscape of digital literacy and academic integrity. Assistant Professor of Educational Technology […]