University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point eNewsletter | January 2026 | Issue 61
A Worthwhile Journey
Laura Sliwicki found direction through a non-traditional college journey grounded in service, perseverance and community support. From community-based work to applied learning experiences, her story highlights the impact learning outside of the classroom had on her academic and professional goals.
Leaving an athletic footprint
A December graduate has left a mark on the UWSP football program and established himself as a leader on and off the field. Jack Luedtke played an instrumental role in redesigning the football locker room, using skills he learned studying interior architecture.
Hands-on fieldwork pays off
Alice Maas knew that UW-Stevens Point was one of the best schools in the Midwest to study natural resources. Her hands-on experiences in research and fieldwork back that up and have given her a bright future in forest restoration.
Perfect preparation
After Joshua Brown completed his undergraduate degree in health science and wellness at UW-Stevens Point, it was an easy decision to stay at his alma mater to complete his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. What he found was a “perfect” way to prepare for his career.
A Lifelong Lesson in Courage and Connection
From marching alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Selma to inspiring generations of students through outdoor education, Mary Cray, M.S. ’75, has spent her life leading with courage, compassion, and curiosity. At UWSP, Cray helped pioneer environmental learning that connected classrooms to the natural world — a legacy she continues today through her work in education and prairie conservation. Her journey reminds us that true change begins with both conviction and connection.
Reliving the 2010 championship
The 2010 Pointer men’s basketball NCAA Division III National Championship team, recently inducted into the UWSP Athletics Hall of Fame, remembers the special year that took them all the way to the finals in Salem, Va.
Women Trailblazers Series 6 Out Now
Series 6 of the Women Trailblazers podcast is now live! Join Associate Professor Lyna Matesi and MBA candidate Kelsy Saldivar as they center Pointers in the Arts. This series follows UWSP alumni who are driving change through their roles as public media professionals, local journalists and filmmakers. See how these women are defining what it means to be a leader in the arts.
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