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By Jade Flury A new graduating class from the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point is ready to head into the workforce. More than 1,100 students graduated during two separate commencement ceremonies on Saturday. “We’re so thrilled to as they transition into their career or some of them continuing education,” said Jacqui Guthrie, assistant director of […]

Victor Chukwuemeka, Stevens Point, met the right person at the right time during a visit to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point a few years ago. He had been taking nursing classes, but that wasn’t the right fit. He knew he wanted to help people and work in health care. With his brother George attending UW-Stevens […]

Area middle school-aged girls will build confidence in science and math at a free summer program held at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Marshfield. Full STEAM Ahead will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, August 14-17, at UWSP at Marshfield. Focusing on science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics, the […]

A college degree was not on the radar when Mitchell Imlah graduated from Rosholt High School. With a grade point average of 2.1, “I wasn’t that kid who did well in school,” he said. Imlah graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a biochemistry degree and 4.0 GPA in May. He is undertaking the […]

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is increasing its energy conservation measures with the installation of solar photovoltaic arrays on two academic buildings and upgrades to interior lighting systems in 15 buildings on campus. The new solar panels on the roofs of the university’s Collins Classroom Center and College of Professional Studies reduce electricity consumption in […]

An alum of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point who directs the U. S. Defense Intelligence Agency will address graduates of his alma mater and their families at the spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 20. Lt. Gen. Scott Berrier, a 1984 graduate, will speak to more than 1,100 graduates from the three UW-Stevens Point campuses. […]

A multipurpose sports complex intended for all students is being developed at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Two gifts are providing significant support for the project. Alumni Breck and Sheri Loos, of Sterling, Ill., and an anonymous donor are giving a combined $1 million. The project, which is just north of Marshfield Clinic Health System’s […]

By Chandler Ducker, WSAW Wausau It’s No Mow May, and some people have chosen to not mow their lawns to help pollinators. One student-led research group studies bee populations all year long to learn about the insects. The research group was started in 2021 by UWSP students. The study is sponsored by the Wildlife Society […]

Whether you’ve taken classes or attended music or theater performances at the Marshfield campus, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Marshfield seeks your input. A survey is open to community members and alumni through May. The goal is to learn more about what draws area residents to the campus and what additional options may be […]

Featuring new dance works by faculty and a guest artist with student performers, “Danstage 2023” will conclude the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Department of Theatre and Dance season with performances May 5-7. “Danstage 2023” will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 5-6, and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 6-7, in […]

Several events that honor Native American peoples and culture will be held at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point this week, including the dedication of a mural that memorializes Native Americans buried on campus and the annual Pow Wow. Held from 4:30-6:30 p.m., Friday, May 5, the dedication of the memorial mural will be held on […]

Art and science come together in a project that blends and flows as it illustrates water. The Flow Project was illuminating for both the artists and water professionals. Seven UW-Stevens Point students are among 31 undergraduates from every UW who participated in The Flow Project. Student artists were paired with water professionals across the state […]