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A space at the nearby Stevens Point Area YMCA serves as a community physical therapy clinic, offering free consultations and services for the public and hands-on experience for students within the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. The graduate students work at the UW-Stevens Point Physical Therapy Clinic as part of […]

Five University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point students created art inspired by water and water professionals as part of the 2025 Flow Project Art Exhibit. Making its debut at the Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention, held in Stevens Point March 26-28, the exhibit pairs Universities of Wisconsin students with water professionals across the state to create paintings, […]

A collaborative research project that has University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point students and faculty and a UW-Madison faculty investigating how to remove industrial toxins from soil will be among those featured at the state Capitol building in Madison next month. “I just find the topic really fascinating,” said senior biochemistry major Danielle Singkofer, Wausau, of the […]

A University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point historical research project that has been years in the making will be among those featured at the annual Universities of Wisconsin Research in the Rotunda event at the Wisconsin Capitol on April 2. “Breathing Life into the Historical U.S. Census with Modern GIS” has a UW-Stevens Point undergraduate student creating […]

As technological innovations take hold across various industries, educators are often tasked with preparing students to enter a new and unfamiliar world. Associate Professor of Media Studies Cary Elza is taking this plunge, working to prepare her students to adapt to these innovations and stand out from the pack instead of fearing the unknown. This semester […]

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has a legacy of preparing future social workers to make a difference in the lives of individuals, families, organizations and communities. With the launch of the new online Master of Social Work (MSW) degree, UW-Stevens Point looks to expand on the foundation of its strong undergraduate program. The new master’s degree […]

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point student Kya Smith has joined a growing community of students and alumni leaving their mark on campus through artistic and architectural contributions. Smith is a third-year graphic design major from Nekoosa, Wis. She chose UW-Stevens Point so that she could stay close to her large family and run track, while also […]

In Wisconsin’s serene wetlands, wildlife conservation is soaring to new heights. Amanda Griswold, a graduate student in the College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, is using drones equipped with thermal cameras to transform how biologists monitor waterfowl populations and protect critical habitats. Griswold’s research, guided by her adviser, Assistant Professor Ben […]

This article is the first in the Innovations in Technology series within Point of U, focusing on new technological tools used to advance education at UW-Stevens Point. Watch for future issues for articles about artificial intelligence and other innovations in use at the university. When you think of evidence that can be used in court […]

A University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point December 2024 graduate is looking to her future to find where she can make the biggest impact in helping the planet. Kalli Mikkonen, Iron River, Wis., knew from a young age that she had a career in sustainability ahead of her. “From the time I was 12 years old, being […]

The UW-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources is known for cultivating leaders through holistic programs in conservation with the help of 167 faculty and staff members. One highly sought after field of study in the college, however, has been led to wide acclaim by just one full-time faculty member.   Mike Rader, associate professor and […]

A non-traditional student at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Candace Duran is driven by her life experiences and a focus on emerging social issues. Hoping to make positive changes for a stressed child welfare system, the sociology and social work major enrolled in the Child Advocacy Studies Certificate (CAST), a new undergraduate certificate in social […]