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A retired educator couple with a history of giving is adding to their impact with a transformational gift to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.   Jim and Madeleine Haine of Stevens Point have committed an additional $500,000 to the Sentry School of Business and Economics at UW-Stevens Point, bringing their lifetime gifts to more than […]

As a first-year student within the Sentry School of Business and Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Alex Suscha not only realized an idea for his own business, he also found the support to make it happen. The Sheboygan native and business administration major was taking Organizational Behavior class in fall 2023 with Assistant […]

Ignite your voice at the annual Women Trailblazers Conference on Wednesday, Nov. 6, hosted by Continuing Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Inspiring keynotes, breakout sessions, an exhibition fair and networking receptions will take place from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Dreyfus University Center, 1015 Reserve St., Stevens Point. This conference is presented in […]

“At the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, women thrive.” This is how Associate Professor Lyna Matesi and MBA candidate Serena Vincent begin each episode of the Women Trailblazers Podcast. Through the work of Continuing Education, in partnership with the Small Business Development Center of Wisconsin and UW-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics, this statement […]

Department of Biology Associate Professor Lindsay Dresang strives to build connections in any way she can to help her student navigate intricate subjects. From introductory biology to human dissection and cancer biology, the range of classes she leads requires a versatile knowledge to ensure student success. While students are there to learn the facts and […]

Sometimes, a day job ends and employees go home at the end of the workday. And then there’s Rayvn Knipple who works many late nights to foster a sustainable and inclusive campus community for all at UW-Stevens Point. During the day, Knipple works as the graduate programs assistant within the School of Education where he […]

A junior at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point took an idea for a residence hall delivery service and is turning it into a real business, thanks to a startup business competition held this spring. Haley Densow, Kewaskum, won $25,000 in prizes and in-kind services as the first-place winner of The Pitch, a collegiate business plan […]

An internship with the Milwaukee Brewers has helped University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point graduate student Logan Lutz obtain his goal of bettering the lives of athletes. Logan Lutz, a student in the Master of Science in Athletic Training program, knew early on he wanted to pursue the career after it helped him get through sports in […]

Several University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point alumni are being recognized for their service to their communities. The Pointer Impact Award, created by the UW-Stevens Point Alumni Association Board of Directors in 2020, honors alumni doing good works for their communities and beyond. Whether it be through volunteering or as part of their career, Pointers shape the […]

The global phenomenon of esports has evolved video games from a recreational household activity to a $1 billion industry that rivals the likes of traditional sports. With the help of the tools in their new Esports Center, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Esports Club is proving they are here to compete – and win. Six […]

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 […]

Whether it has been a mock trial, or an internship taken on a whim, Roy Thorson has made the most of every opportunity he’s been given. As an undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, he found his purpose in promoting civic engagement and increasing student voter turnout while earning a bachelor’s degree in business […]