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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Department of Theatre and Dance offers shows themed with “A Season of…” this year, offering celebration, mystery, imagination and more on stage. “I wanted each show of the season to have a defining word that captured the spirit and energy of the production,” said Michael Estanich, professor and Department of […]

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is again ranked among the best public universities in the Midwest, according to U.S. News and World Report. The magazine’s 2024 rankings place UW-Stevens Point as 12th among regional public universities in the 12 states in its Midwest region, up two spots from last year. The university was again recognized for […]

Love for students and teaching has inspired Laura Lee, an associate professor of biology at UWSP at Marshfield, for more than two decades. From volunteering to creating on-site learning opportunities in biology and ecology, Lee is dedicated to seeing students of all ages learn about nature. “I’ve always been proud of and invested in our […]

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. Melissa Bailey, University Library Organization, dedication and perseverance were needed as Melissa Bailey, a library assistant, took on the role of “Collections Move Coordinator” for this […]

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. […]

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 […]

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Wausau is again collaborating with The Women’s Community this April to mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month through art. On Thursday, April 27, the Wausau campus will host the second annual art exhibit “We Step Into the Light,” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the hallway outside the Union […]

Wausau area alumni of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, including those from UWSP at Wausau, are invited to take part in an Alumni Day of Service project on Tuesday, April 25. The “Blessings in a Backpack” project will be held from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the new Community Partners Building, 360 Grand Ave., Suite 700, Wausau. […]

A dramatic comedy will be staged at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Marshfield April 13-16. “Making God Laugh,” by Sean Grennan, will be performed at the Helen Connor Laird Theater on campus, 2000 W. 5th St., Marshfield, at 7:30 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, April 13-15, and at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 16. Presented by […]

The Marshfield Cultural Fair, an 18-year tradition with exhibits, crafts, food and entertainment from around the world, returns to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Marshfield on Saturday, Feb. 25. It will held throughout the campus from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fair will include performances in the Upper Commons and Helen Connor Laird […]

“I love a challenge.” Those words from Michelle Boernke, campus executive at UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield, came on her last day before retiring this month. Rising to the challenge kept her at the campus for 18 years, the longest time at any job. “My job here has changed four times,” she said. “They’ve all been […]

From The Stevens Point Gazette, by Kris LeonhardtUW colleges are working to address a top skill requested by employers in 270 of Wisconsin’s industries, among 800 occupations – critical thinking.  A State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development report featuring long-term projections for 2018-2028 listed critical thinking, along with active listening, as the top skills […]