Associate Professor, Kathryn McGarry, chemistry, is proud of the confidence developed in the students she invites into research and the communal spirit they build together in her lab.  In her own time as a graduate student immersed in materials research, McGarry grew passionate about her discoveries. She brought her curiosity to her role teaching in […]

Seven days a week filtered water is flowing and feed is nurturing freshwater fish at the Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility (NADF) in Bayfield, Wis. The UW-Stevens Point facility is one-of-a-kind in the Midwest and joins only a handful in the nation that offer similar capabilities in aquaculture research, demonstration and education. For example, NADF is now the leading source of university research into raising walleye in modern recirculating aquaculture […]

Teaching her introductory course in sociology, Ann Herda-Rapp is able to leave a lasting impression on new students who are just beginning to explore their future career interest areas. Herda-Rapp has spent the past four years dedicated to teaching in the Department of Sociology and Social Work. That is on top of teaching at the […]

“Every time you’re with a student, you’re teaching them.” It’s a philosophy that UW-Stevens Point Associate Professor of Biology Sarah Orlofske puts into practice every day. She has been honored with the 2026 University Excellence in Teaching Award, nominated by her students and peers for the positive impacts of her teaching in the classroom, in […]

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has a long history of promoting international educational experiences for its students and faculty members. In March 2026, Tobias Barske, assistant dean of the School of Humanities and Global Studies and professor of German, had the opportunity to connect with fellow international educators in Taiwan and bring back new ideas for students […]

Push the boundaries of space exploration at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Allen F. Blocher Planetarium this July. Planetarium shows will be offered at 7 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays in May and July. All regular public shows are around one hour long and include a 25-min presentation focusing on the current night sky of […]

Discover distant galaxies this summer at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Allen F. Blocher Planetarium. Planetarium shows will be offered at 7 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays in May and June. All regular public shows are around one hour long and include a 25-min presentation focusing on the current night sky of Central Wisconsin (bright […]

At the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, students are encouraged to discover their purpose. For Brayden Banks, his UWSP education was not about discovering his purpose, but having the tools to actualize it. From a young age Banks held high regard for the environment. As a Stevens Point native, being outside was one of his favorite ways to connect with his family, and he always felt […]

See the light and dark of space this May at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Allen F. Blocher Planetarium. Planetarium shows will be offered at 2 p.m. on Sundays in May. All regular public shows are around one hour long and include a 25-min presentation focusing on the current night sky of Central Wisconsin (bright […]

By Kailyn Martinsen he University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point held its annual Collection Crawl Saturday afternoon. The event offered a hands-on exploration of natural resources, including live reptiles, fossils and a walk through the tropical conservatory. MORE

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

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