Category Archives: Academics

UWSP Science Education, local teachers team up with UWM WInSTEP Program to study earthworm movements

Written by  Comments Off on UWSP Science Education, local teachers team up with UWM WInSTEP Program to study earthworm movements
WInSTEP Experiment

A group of 10 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point pre-service teachers and three science teachers from Ben Franklin and PJ Jacobs junior high schools recently participated in a two-day training session alongside professors Perry Cook and Krista Slemmons as a part of the Wisconsin Inquiry-based Scientist-Teacher Education Partnership (WInSTEP) program with UW-Milwaukee. [View Photos] Participants completed […]

More...

Podcast: Uncover what’s truly possible in your teaching

Written by  Comments Off on Podcast: Uncover what’s truly possible in your teaching Tags: , ,
Jay Benedith

A candidate in the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Sustainability program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point was a guest on a national podcast Oct. 3, 2021. Cohort 5 student Jay Benedith is featured on an episode of Truth for Teachers, a podcast transparently shares about the realities of K-12 teaching. Benedith talks about […]

More...

Getting Back into the Swing of Things

Written by  Comments Off on Getting Back into the Swing of Things Tags: , , ,
Baily

The beginning of fall, the beginning of my final year of undergrad, and the ending of month four of my fellowship with the Stevens Point Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (SPACVB). With school and club volleyball starting up, in addition to my continued work at the Visitor Center, I have recently been a very busy […]

More...

UWSP School of Business and Economics Internship Expo – Summer 2021

Written by  Comments Off on UWSP School of Business and Economics Internship Expo – Summer 2021 Tags: , , , ,
Interns

After a 21-month in-person hiatus, it was well worth the wait to return to the Laird Room for 65 summer interns from the UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics. The largest group in program history presented about their experiences during an in-person SBE Internship Expo on Sept. 29, 2021. The last time the event […]

More...

Would the U.S. Default on its Debt?

Written by  Comments Off on Would the U.S. Default on its Debt? Tags: , , , , , ,
Would the U.S. Default on its Debt?

Recent political discussions have included the possibility of the U.S. defaulting on its debt. That would be irresponsible, costly, and foolish. A quick review of why the discussion on the debt limit, commonly called the debt ceiling, is currently taking place. The debt limit is the maximum amount of debt that the Department of the […]

More...

COVID, Vaccination Rates and Supply Chains

Written by  Comments Off on COVID, Vaccination Rates and Supply Chains Tags: , , , , ,
COVID, Vaccination Rates and Supply Chains

Unfortunately, COVID-19 is well into its second year of affecting supply chains, prices and product availability around the world. Global trade plays an extremely important role in product availability and pricing with supply chains playing a crucial role in both. In 2020 the COVID pandemic had a significant, negative impact on global trade and supply […]

More...

Into the Unknown

Written by  Comments Off on Into the Unknown Tags: , , ,
Baily in Wyoming

Welcome to the end of summer and the end of month three of my MBA fellowship with the Stevens Point Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (SPACVB). This month was incredibly exciting for me as I ended phase 1 of 2 of the projects I was working on and I got to take a vacation out […]

More...

More than a Number: James finds success, support at UWSP School of Business and Economics

Written by  Comments Off on More than a Number: James finds success, support at UWSP School of Business and Economics Tags: , , ,
Kae James

by Kristin AnnoyeMBA Graduate Assistant – CPS Marketing When looking over the résumé of Keiana “Kae” James, you would think the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point was her dream school. She was a Noel Compass Scholarship recipient, Fund for Wisconsin Scholars grant winner, Smiley Professional Events intern, member of the Alliance of Multicultural and Diversity Organizations […]

More...

Legacy Foundation gift of $3 million will enhance community health in South Wood County

Written by  Comments Off on Legacy Foundation gift of $3 million will enhance community health in South Wood County Tags: , , , , , , ,
Legacy Gift

A $3 million gift from the Legacy Foundation of Central Wisconsin to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will create a partnership to improve health and wellness of communities in South Wood County. The collaboration will identify and address challenges and opportunities related to public health. Initial partners include the Legacy Foundation, Wood County Health Department, […]

More...

Top 5: Reasons to Apply to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at UW-Stevens Point

Written by  Comments Off on Top 5: Reasons to Apply to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at UW-Stevens Point Tags: , , , ,
DPT Program

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Doctor of Physical Therapy program has been developed with the students and region in mind – here are the top 5 reasons to apply to the DPT at UWSP. Visit our website for more information about the UW-Stevens Point DPT program or to sign up for an info session. Reason […]

More...