Category Archives: Academics

5 financial tips you should know as a UWSP student

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Elspeth Eckendorf

Okay, I admit, when I was a college student, I knew some of these tips, but definitely not all of them. Had I, I probably would have saved myself (and my parents) some money when it came to paying for college. Because let’s be honest, everyone wants to save their money for other things and […]

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UW-Stevens Point student presents income inequality findings at Research in the Rotunda

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Junior Kyle Pulvermacher with UW System President Jay Rothman and Professor of Economics Scott Wallace

How does a college education impact income inequality? University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point junior Kyle Pulvermacher took on this question as part of research he presented at the UW System Research in the Rotunda event on March 8 in Madison. [View Photos] Held at the State Capitol, the event invites undergraduates from across the UW System […]

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Clinical Lab Science placements set for fall 2023

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Clinical Lab Science placements set for fall 2023

After a comprehensive interview process with health care organizations, 27 students in the clinical laboratory science (CLS) program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point are set to be placed at facilities around the state for six- and nine-month clinical practicums beginning in fall 2023. [View Photos] The CLS program at UW-Stevens Point is among the […]

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UWSP hosts state Educators Rising Summit

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Nearly 300 high school students from 30 school districts across the state explored future career opportunities in education at the 2023 Educators Rising Wisconsin Annual Summit and Competition Wednesday, March 1, hosted by the UW-Stevens Point School of Education. [View Photos] This year’s summit themed, “The Power of You,” was intended for students in grades […]

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The Housing Market and Interest Rates

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The Housing Market and Interest Rates

Overview 2023 began with much speculation about the economy. Would there be a recession? Would economic growth continue leading to a soft landing? The Federal Reserve began raising interest rates in 2022 to reduce consumer and business spending to combat inflation. The Federal Reserve tries to accomplish this goal through targeting the “federal (fed) funds […]

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It All Adds Up to Finish Up Your Degree

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Bo DeDeker

Flexibility in accounting class options introduces new possibilities for traditional, transfer, and non-traditional students. “Creativity” and “accounting” are two words not typical thought of as going together. But “creativity” and “accounting” can go together well. How? Just ask University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s accounting faculty. Their creativity is helping to develop a high-quality accounting educational experience […]

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Business and Students Thriving Together

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Abby Schmidt

Students interested in becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) have found a system to make the process easier. The streamlined practice also assists local businesses with on-boarding certified professionals faster to fulfill staffing shortages. Abby Schmidt attended UW-Stevens Point (UWSP) for her undergraduate degree in accounting. During her junior year, she was exploring her options […]

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Diversity Lessons from a Black Klan Whisperer

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Daryl Davis

For nearly 40 years, Daryl Davis has engaged leaders of the KKK face-to-face to find the answer to a question, “How can you hate me when you don’t even know me?” Davis shared his powerful experiences of how respectful conversations have led to genuine friendships with many who disavowed hateful beliefs during “Diversity Lessons from […]

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The National Sales (Flat) Tax

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The National Sales (Flat) Tax

Recently there has been a lot of buzz about implementing a form of flat tax, a 30% national sales tax, to replace the current tax structure. This blog provides a simple (yet realistic) example to demonstrate the implications for taxpayers if the currently proposed federal national sales tax of 30% was implemented. Prior to the […]

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Thorson wins Thompson leadership scholarship

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Roy Thorson

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point senior business administration major and Wausau native Roy Thorson began 2023 with some significant news.  He learned he had won the Tommy G. Thompson Leadership Scholarship, awarded to one student at each University of Wisconsin campus.   In his application, Thorson highlighted his nearly two years as president of the Pointers Vote […]

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