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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 […]

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 […]

In addition to care offered by the campus Counseling Center, all University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point students now have access to services under the umbrella of “Whole Campus Care.” With support from the Universities of Wisconsin and in partnership with Mantra Health, Whole Campus Care creates a student mental health and wellness pathway from the moment […]

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. […]

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 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking the perspectives of community members as it develops a plan to respond to environmental and social pressures related to climate change. The public is invited to UW-Stevens Point’s Community Resilience Assessment session from 4-5:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, at Portage County Library’s Pinery Room. Working with members of […]

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has been ranked the highest of any public institution in the state for its achievements in sustainability, according to an international accrediting body. UW-Stevens Point earned a STARS Gold rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), a group of colleges and universities working towards […]

Outstanding faculty and staff members were recently recognized at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for their work during the 2023-24 academic year. The Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship and Service Award was given to Professor and Department of Political Science Chair Jennifer Collins. She works closely with students and empowers them to explore new ideas and […]

It was during the first weeks of classes at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point that first-year student Kayla Zimmerman came across an information table for the university’s Veterans Club. A member of the U.S. Army National Guard, Zimmerman was hoping to find the same bonding experiences she had in the military while attending UW-Stevens Point […]

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is taking sustainability to the next level in 2024 by developing a Climate Action and Resilience Plan and kicking off a task force that will help the university work toward carbon neutrality in years to come. Chancellor Thomas Gibson has signed a Resilience Commitment with Second Nature, a national organization […]

A senior adviser to the president for democracy initiatives will give a talk at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point next month. Nancy Thomas will present “Discourse, Speech, Inclusion and the Future of our Democracy” at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 21, in the Alumni Room of the Dreyfus University Center, 1015 Reserve St., Stevens Point. The […]

Marlene Stern-Jimenez, Stevens Point, says she has always been a non-traditional student. Married a few years out of high school, she was a full-time student while raising two boys and living in Florida, Arizona and Texas. That continued until she went through a divorce, as she had to work two jobs to support her children. […]