Category Archives: Outreach

School of Education hosts 2024 Educators Rising Wisconsin Summit

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Educators Rising Summit 2024

Nearly 300 enthusiastic high school students from 30 school districts across the state soared as they explored future career opportunities in education at the 2024 Educators Rising Wisconsin Annual Summit and Competition Wednesday, March 6, hosted by the UW-Stevens Point School of Education. [View Photos] This year’s summit themed, “Take Flight and Soar!,” was intended […]

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Literacy Lab earns Boys & Girls Club Community Award 

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Literacy Lab

A tutoring program that matches UW-Stevens Point reading students with local youth was recognized by the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County. The UWSP Literacy Lab at Jefferson Elementary was presented the 2023 Community Partnership Award during the BGC Awards Night on Feb. 27 in the Dreyfus University Center Laird Room. [Literacy Lab Photos] […]

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AI Innovations at Work: The Impact of AI on Healthcare, Business, and Industry

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Nick Meyers

Regional professionals and UWSP faculty were in attendance to explore, learn and network as thought leaders gave a glimpse of AI’s transformative potential and uncovered cutting-edge solutions during the AI Innovations at Work: The Impact of AI on Healthcare, Business, and Industry one-day conference at UW-Stevens Point on Feb. 23. [View Photos] Presenters (read full […]

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Driving the Green Book author featured during UWSP Black History Month event

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Alvin Hall

International broadcaster, author and financial educator Alvin Hall recounted inspiring and heartbreaking tales of America’s racial history during a Black History Month event on Feb. 21. Hall spoke to nearly 300 campus and community members about his journey to write his latest work, “Driving the Green Book: A Road Trip Through the Living History of […]

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UW-Stevens Point scholarship gift to aid students at Royall High School

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Royall High School

Students at Royall High School in Elroy, Wis., who attend the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will benefit through scholarships funded by a $1 million endowment. [View Photos] Gifts from Thomas F. Davis estate created the Carol Krohn College Scholarship, which will support one or more $2,500 scholarships for Royall graduates. The award is renewable for […]

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Adapting physical education for all abilities

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Adapted Physical Education Swim/Gym Program

For more than 30 years, students at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point have created a special bond with students within the Stevens Point Area Public School District who have different abilities. For 10 Fridays each semester, the university’s longstanding Swim/Gym program brings K-12 students with mild to severe disabilities to the university where they are […]

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UW-Stevens Point athletic training program offers support at U.S. Senior Open

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Athletic Training

The 43rd U.S. Senior Open at SentryWorld–one of the biggest events in Central Wisconsin history–took years to plan and thousands of volunteers to organize. But it wasn’t just the professional golfers inside the ropes who were the focus when it came to health and safety on the course.   Several University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point students and […]

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The Importance of Interpreters/Translators for the Advancement of Equity

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The Importance of Interpreters/Translators for the Advancement of Equity

A national expert on language access and communication with multilingual individuals spoke to attendees in-person and virtually during “The Importance of Interpreters/Translators for the Advancement of Equity” presentation on Thursday, June 22 in the UW-Stevens Point Laird Room. [View Photos] Keynote speaker Ana Soler, Ph.D., addressed significant disparities faced by marginalized populations in Wisconsin, such […]

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UW-Stevens Point hosts health care career camp

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Health Careers Camp

High school students enjoyed interactive activities during the UWSP Health Careers Camp, facilitated by UW-Stevens Point faculty/staff and community health care professionals at Aspirus Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System. Campers learned about a variety of health care careers, participated in simulation labs and workshops, and experienced behind-the-scenes field trips to area hospitals and medical […]

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Different Perspectives Collaborating for one Purpose

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Ray Ackerlund

Regional Economic Leaders Form Campus-Community Connection to Shape Workforce of Tomorrow The School of Business and Economics (SBE) at UW-Stevens Point (UWSP) understands the vital roles the local economy and a strong employment pool have on each other. Having direct connections to economic needs allows the school to shape the curriculum for students and adjust […]

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