“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]