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When Olivia Molle took on her University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Master of Business Administration fellowship in fall of 2021, she had no idea where it would take her. She just knew the assignment – to find an idea that would raise awareness of UW-Stevens Point’s brand on campus and in the community, then develop that […]

The 43rd U.S. Senior Open at SentryWorld–one of the biggest events in Central Wisconsin history–took years to plan and thousands of volunteers to organize. But it wasn’t just the professional golfers inside the ropes who were the focus when it came to health and safety on the course.   Several University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point students and […]

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 […]

A national expert on language access and communication with multilingual individuals will speak at “The Importance of Interpreters/Translators for the Advancement of Equity,” a free, public presentation at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point this month. The event will be held from 3-5:30 p.m., Thursday, June 22, in the Dreyfus University Center Laird Room, 1015 Reserve […]

A new $32.9 million Student Health and Wellness Project at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point was approved as part of the Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance’s 2023-25 capital budget. “This project promotes a holistic approach to health and wellness for the UW-Stevens Point community,” said Chancellor Thomas Gibson. “I am sincerely grateful for the […]

Victor Chukwuemeka, Stevens Point, met the right person at the right time during a visit to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point a few years ago. He had been taking nursing classes, but that wasn’t the right fit. He knew he wanted to help people and work in health care. With his brother George attending UW-Stevens […]

Area middle school-aged girls will build confidence in science and math at a free summer program held at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Marshfield. Full STEAM Ahead will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, August 14-17, at UWSP at Marshfield. Focusing on science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics, the […]

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. […]

It’s all about the numbers for 18-year-old Madison Ackley, who will break several records when she graduates from UW-Stevens Point May 20 with a degree in accounting. She will be the youngest graduate in 41 years, the second youngest overall, the youngest female and the youngest Native American to ever graduate from the university. Was […]

​High school students from across the state will explore future career opportunities in education at the 2023 Educators Rising Wisconsin Annual Summit and Competition, to be held Wednesday, March 1, at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Hosted by the School of Education and the Harju Center for Equity in Education at UW-Stevens Point, the summit […]

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point senior business administration major and Wausau native Roy Thorson began 2023 with some significant news.  He learned he had won the Tommy G. Thompson Leadership Scholarship, awarded to one student at each University of Wisconsin campus.   In his application, Thorson highlighted his nearly two years as president of the Pointers Vote […]

Students at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point have been honored for achievement and excellence in their field of study. Roy Thorson, Wausau, a business administration major with minors in political science, law and policy and music, won the 2023 Tommy G. Thompson Leadership Scholarship. The award is given to a student at each UW System […]