Behind many of UW-Stevens Point’s most successful outreach efforts is someone whose work quietly connects people, ideas, and communities. For nearly three decades, Amy Kowalski, communications specialist with Extension Lakes, a statewide partnership between the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources and the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension, has transformed scientific knowledge […]

Dave Dettman does not view his work as a professor and library instruction program coordinator as a job, but as a passion. His enthusiasm for lifelong learning and passion for information literacy and research is what recently earned him the Excellence in Teaching Award at UW-Stevens Point.   Dettman teaches 16-week credit-bearing courses and course integrated instruction […]

Four employees were recognized for going above and beyond their work duties as part of the 2026 University Awards. 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. Kathryn Blakeman Secretary for the Common Council, […]

Kristi Roth has always placed service at the heart of her professional life. This year, her dedication was recognized with the University Service Award at UW-Stevens Point, an honor that celebrates her commitment to campus, colleagues and community.  When the Common Council  had not yet identified a chair for the 2026–27 academic year, Roth, a professor of education and […]

Professor of sociology David Chunyu enjoys teaching a wide range of students at UW-Stevens Point, many of them exploring sociology introductory courses as non-majors. He leads courses in research methods, immigration, the sociology of aging, and social statistics and says he benefits from an interdisciplinary interest.  Connecting with students from across the university in the […]

The following students at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point were honored for excellence in academic achievement:

The following University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point students, faculty and staff have been honored for excellence and achievement: 

The following University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point students, faculty and staff have been honored for excellence and achievement: 

Inspiring Curiosity in the Classroom and Beyond  Since joining UW-Stevens Point in 2020, Assistant Professor Sean Mooney-Leber has earned some of the highest student evaluations on campus.  An incredible asset to the UW-Stevens Point Department of Psychology faculty, Mooney-Leber shares his enthusiasm for science through his courses and through teaching students who are interested in […]

For the last two decades, Laura Gehrman Rottier has made it her professional mission to nurture lifelong, meaningful relationships between thousands of alumni and their alma mater, its students and campus community at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Hired in 2005 as director of UWSP’s Alumni Affairs, she and her team have nurtured events that […]

Professor Opening New Doors for Student Researchers A student inquiry prompted Dr. Brian Barringer to explore the development of an interdisciplinary program in the study of cannabis. That was the fall of 2019. Today, the UW-Stevens Point Cannabis Science Certificate is the first of its kind in the state. The program provides a solid scientific […]

UW-Stevens Point Honors Bryant Scharenbroch with University Scholar Award for Transformative Soil Science and Mentorship Few scientists can connect the invisible workings of the soil to the urgent challenges of our modern world, and fewer still do it with the scope, energy, and human impact of Bryant Scharenbroch. This year, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point […]

Making Complex Chemistry Click – Professor Uses Feedback to Shape the Course Experience Professor Nate Bowling is a big reason that so many students are drawn to upper-level Advanced Organic Chemistry classes. For junior Elijah Randazzo, Bowling’s teaching is a major part of why he’s engaged in research and interested in applying for an advanced […]

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. Patti Bembenek A custodian’s work is one that can go overlooked for many, but just like the rest of our roles, plays a vital piece in […]

On any given day, Holly Petrillo, a UW-Stevens Point forestry professor, might be knee-deep in a Wisconsin forest helping students identify tree diseases or halfway around the world in rural Kenya, guiding them through a hands-on lesson on permaculture. This extraordinary range and unwavering commitment to student learning earned Petrillo, a professor of forestry at […]

In just five years teaching social work courses at UW-Stevens Point, Assistant Professor Margaret Kubek has strengthened campus programs and helped students reach their goals. She joined the Department of Sociology and Social Work in 2020, bringing with her  experience as a school social worker and teaching for the master’s program at the University of […]

After several years away, Amanda Gilman always knew the end goal was to return to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and give back to the community that supported her educational journey. Gilman graduated from UW-Stevens Point in 2012 as the first student to navigate an online bachelor’s degree program. After attending several institutions, giving birth […]

For Shelli Dubay, professor of wildlife, wildlife isn’t just a field of study but a calling. So is service. After nearly two decades of shaping future conservationists at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Dubay’s passion and persistence have earned her the 2025 University Service Award, one of the institution’s highest honors. From serving on committees, […]

Behind the Scenes of Behind the Screens Karlyn Jakusz is a jack of all trades when it comes to her numerous roles within Information Technology at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. With the pace of technology’s evolution over her 26 years of service, she has been involved with countless transitions and switchovers from one technology […]

A Champion of Campus Wellness At UW-Stevens Point, wellness isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a purpose. As the birthplace of the wellness movement, the university has long been a leader in the field. For more than 18 years, Sallie Scovill has shaped a culture of care through tireless service, innovative programming and a deep commitment to […]

Lessons of Philosophy Given Wide Attention through Professor’s Scholarship      Professor of Philosophy Joshua Horn hopes to demystify the discipline of philosophy. He wants his students to be cognizant of how often they use philosophy in their daily lives. His newest scholarship, the edited volume “The Last of Us and Philosophy: Look for the Light,” […]

Several faculty members at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point have been recognized for excellence within their professional fields:

Outstanding faculty and staff members were recently recognized at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for their work during the 2025-26 academic year. The Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship and Service Award was given to Associate Professor James Berry, english. He is praised for his caring attitude and ability to teach difficult concepts, using educational research to inform […]

Several faculty and staff members at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point have been recognized for excellence within their professional fields.