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When University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point student Lukas Elliott enrolled in college for the first time, he thought he had found the right path. He began his academic journey at a small private school in Mequon, studying early childhood education. It didn’t take long, however, for him to realize it wasn’t the right fit. “College is […]

Enjoy a showcase of student creativity at the upcoming annual Afterimages dance concert at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.  “Afterimages 2025” will be performed in Jenkins Theatre in the Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage St., Stevens Point, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5-6, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. Tickets are […]

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s long-standing legacy of sustainability has again been recognized by The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges. UW-Stevens Point was among the 388 universities and colleges in the U.S. and 17 countries listed in The Princeton Review’s 2026 guide as environmentally responsible. The university has been included in the list for […]

Hear from prominent sustainability advocate Robin Greenfield at a free talk at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point this December. Greenfield’s talk, “Earth Provides Us with Everything We Need,” will take place at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5 in the Dreyfus University Center Theatre and is free and open to the public. For one year, […]

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is hosting a variety of music concerts on its Stevens Point, Marshfield and Wausau campuses this December.  UW-Stevens Point concerts, unless otherwise noted, begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Noel Fine Arts Center’s Michelsen Hall, 1800 Portage Street, Stevens Point. Tickets are $18 for the general public, $16 for seniors […]

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will replace its existing track and field area with the recent approval of the Colman Field project by the State Building Commission. The state-of-the-art track will be the new home of the Pointer track and field teams as well as for campus and community users, located at the corner of […]

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Office of Sustainability is offering the public the opportunity to share input on a plan that will help the campus and community adapt to the impacts of climate change. UW-Stevens Point’s Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP) will be discussed at 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 17, at the Pinery […]

Fresh, local produce will be distributed to those who need it most thanks to a partnership between the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Marshfield, Marshfield Clinic region of Sanford Health and Fork Farms. The Wisconsin PureGrow Project: A Sustainable Growth Initiative was launched today at UWSP at Marshfield. The collaboration will use cutting-edge, indoor hydroponic […]

An experienced Title IX administrator has been named the new assistant chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX coordinator at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Chocoletta Simpson is serving in this role to ensure compliance with state and federal nondiscrimination regulations and civil rights protections and other policies such as Title IX, the Americans with […]

See what makes life well-lived in an unusual comedy musical at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point this November. “Ride the Cyclone”, written and composed by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, will be staged in the Jenkins Theatre of the Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage St., Stevens Point. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday […]

An inspiring new exhibition at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Carlsten Art Gallery shines a light on all the many ways acquiring and owning original artwork can bring joy to one’s life. The exhibition “Community Collects | Art & Stories of Acquisition” runs from Tuesday, Nov. 4 through Friday, Dec. 5. An opening reception will […]

If you find yourself in the Noel Fine Arts Center at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, you may see a new face in the front office. In July, Stuart Benkert joined the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC), bringing a fresh perspective as a former K-12 music educator and champion of student success in […]