“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:

The Olson Museum of Natural History at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will host its third annual Collection Crawl in its new location, continuing a popular behind the scenes event while museum galleries and public spaces are being rebuilt. The Collection Crawl will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, in the […]

Hailey Buckentin and Addilyn Seep are two of the longest serving education interns at the new UWSP Olson Museum of Natural History. Starting together in 2024, they worked on organization projects for the first rooms in the new location under the direction of Outreach Specialist Brigid Ferkett. Seep had never seen the museum’s collections before […]

Get a better picture of our universe this April at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Allen F. Blocher Planetarium. Planetarium shows will be offered at 2 p.m. on Sundays in April. 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 […]