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Have you ever wondered what lies beneath the bark of a towering hardwood tree? At the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, a group of passionate student researchers uncovered the hidden stories written within Wisconsin’s majestic and economically important hardwoods.  Forestry student research assistants Alice Maas, Hannah Kovalaske, and Eric Alfredson, working with the Wisconsin Forestry Center […]

Just like the big voices that fill the stage during a performance, opera is making a big name for itself at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point on the national and international level. From ranking highly in national competitions for its annual Opera Workshop performances to study abroad opportunities at a prestigious international academy, the voice […]

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 […]

For many college students, seeking academic support can be daunting. The Tutoring-Learning Center (TLC) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point makes that task easier by offering its extensive resources through fellow students. The TLC offers services in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), writing, academic coaching, tech essentials and more. A staff of more than […]

Unparalleled. The way that Valerie Barske, UW-Stevens Point Department of History and International Studies professor, has stepped up in various roles to serve has been characterized by her colleagues as both invaluable and unparalleled.  Whether she is deeply involved in strategic planning initiatives to benefit students at the university level or co-organizing an engaging night […]

Diligent work of lab assistants leading research studies with associate chemistry professor Joe Mondloch is focused on the emerging environmental concern over per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), dubbed forever chemicals. The work is bolstered by the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin grant funding; one of the seven grants Dr. Mondloch has secured for ongoing PFAS adsorption […]

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. […]

Emeritus Professor of Biology Bob Freckmann isn’t one for drawing attention to himself and his legacy of nature conservation. But he is hopeful that his land conservation leadership award, the Harold “Bud” Jordahl Lifetime Achievement Award, will draw attention to one of the largest land stewardship organizations in Wisconsin, the North Central Conservancy Trust (NCCT). […]

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 […]

Student, insurance professional, mother, executive director and music educator are all titles that Karen Bullock (MME ’23) has taken on in her adult life. With an educational journey that began and ended at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Bullock attributes her most recent successes to the university’s online Master of Music Education (MME) program.  Unlike […]

Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies lecturer Ryan O’Leary has been an instrumental part in building solutions to support students in his time at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Marshfield. His position is split between leading classes and working as an academic success associate in programming through the Tutoring/Learning Center. While students can make […]