A new partnership between the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Northcentral Technical College (NTC) offers students a degree completion program in technology management through both institutions. Administrators from the schools met today at Greenheck in Wausau to sign an agreement that awards equivalent credits to those who complete four different technology associate degrees at NTC […]

Commemorating his work for racial equality and social justice, Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be celebrated at a free, public event at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point this month. The second annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative event, “Hope, Unity and Peace,” will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 23, in the […]

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point saw a 10 percent increase in first-year student enrollment, according to official census information from the tenth day of classes for the 2023-24 academic year. This fall saw 1,701 first-year students at UW-Stevens Point, as well as one of the highest application completion rates in the UW System at 92 […]

Commemorating his work for racial equality and social justice, Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be celebrated this month at two public events, at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Wausau on Monday, Jan. 16, and at UW-Stevens Point main campus on Tuesday, Jan. 24. “Reverend King embraced social justice and overcoming fear to face […]

Jessica B. Harris, a culinary historian, educator and New York Times best-selling author, will speak at UW-Stevens Point campuses Oct. 25-26. Her evening presentations are free and open to the public. Harris wrote “High on the Hog,” an award-winning book that was the basis for an acclaimed Netflix series by the same name. She is […]

Thomas Gibson, Ed.D., was officially installed as the 15th chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Friday before more than 300 Wisconsin education, business and community leaders, faculty, staff and students. Gibson became chancellor in January 2021. This formal inauguration, filled with academic tradition, was postponed until now because of the pandemic. The postponement gave […]

From WSAW, Wausau, by Ben HelwigDr. Thomas Gibson officially took over as the chancellor of UW-Stevens Point in January 2021. Coming from Bowling Green State University in Ohio, Dr. Gibson noticed something special about his new campus. “They are genuine,” said Dr. Gibson. “They are passionate about their institution, UW-Stevens Point and they’re just ones […]

An alumna of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point who develops public utility and environmental legislation as head of the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada will address graduates of her alma mater and their families at the spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 21. Hayley Williamson, a 2005 alumna, will speak to more than 1,100 graduates […]

Thomas Gibson officially begins his duties as the 15th chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s three campuses today (Jan. 11, 2021).  He is focused on three key goals: Enhancing academic excellence Expanding diversity, equity and inclusive excellence Increasing enrollment and growth “These three imperatives will guide our institution into the future,” Gibson said. He will […]

MADISON, Wis.—Thomas Gibson, who served as Vice President for Student Affairs and Vice Provost at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, has been named the 15th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, which has campus locations in Stevens Point, Wausau, and Marshfield.  The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today unanimously […]