John Bernd: 1922-2018

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Retired UW-Stevens Point Professor of Education John Bernd died Jan. 28, 2018, at the age of 95. He was selected as the first chair of the then Department of Education in 1965. Education was the fulcrum of his life. It started with his own education in La Crosse, at Central High School and La Crosse […]

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Clinical Laboratory Science students set for Practicums

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After an extensive interview process with health care organizations, 37 students in the clinical laboratory science (CLS) program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point are set to be placed at hospitals around the state for clinical practicums beginning in fall 2018. [View Photos] “There are entry-level expectations for new graduates which could not be achieved […]

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More than 500 CPS students earn Dean’s List honors

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Fall semester 2017 grades are in and a total of 523 students had a GPA over 3.75, including 216 with a perfect 4.0, to earn dean’s list honors at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Professional Studies. Congratulations to all! Dean’s List by major (number of 4.0): Accounting: 33 (10) Athletic Training: 3 (2) […]

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UW-Stevens Point ROTC named Top Program in Brigade

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For the second time in three years, the Northwoods Battalion was awarded the 2017 Overall Top Program by the 3rd Army ROTC Brigade on Jan. 11, 2018. The Northwoods Battalion–comprised of UW-Stevens Point and its partner ROTC programs at UW-Stout, UW-River Falls and UW-Eau Claire–competed against 42 programs stretching from Northern Michigan to Southern Missouri […]

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Chancellor’s Leadership Award presented to CPS students

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Each semester, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s best and brightest student leaders are presented with the Chancellor’s Leadership Award. This semester, 18 students from the College of Professional Studies have been selected for this honor. These students are a select group of graduating seniors who throughout their careers at UW-Stevens Point have contributed significant leadership, demonstrated […]

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UW-Stevens Point helps education grad find her dream job in her hometown

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Lainey Braun is looking forward to crossing the stage at the Dec. 16 commencement ceremony at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, celebrating the hard work that went into earning her degree in just three and a half years and a Chancellor’s Leadership Award. But what excites her the most is waiting for her in her […]

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WSAW Sunrise 7 starts day in CPS Café

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As a part of its Your Town: Stevens Point coverage, WSAW NewsChannel 7 reported live from the CPS Café during Sunrise 7 on Friday, Dec. 8. Reporter Stacia Kulakowski interviewed Prof. Jasia Steinmetz and dietetics students Trevor Drake and Emily Tauschek about learning and working in the CPS Café. Read more: WSAW NewsChannel 7

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Rodriguez installed as Sentry Insurance Endowed Chair in Business Analytics

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It was a historic day for our data analytics program, our university and our community as Assistant Professor Eduardo Rodriguez was installed as the Sentry Insurance Endowed Chair in Business Analytics. View Photos Professor Rodriguez shared his vision for the new data analytics program, which has been made possible by Sentry’s $4 million gift, the […]

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Teen Leadership Portage County: Ben Formella

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Guest blogger Ben Formella, a sophomore at Pacelli Catholic High School, is a participant in Teen Leadership Portage County who shadowed Dean Marty Loy for a day. As if Stevens Point wasn’t already enough a great community on its own, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point confirms this by having its own amazing virtues. Today I am […]

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6 Secrets to Advising at UW-Stevens Point

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Max Trzebiatowski This little bit of text comes right out of the UW-Stevens Point 2017-18 Catalog: “Ultimately however, it is your responsibility to meet all university requirements, rules, and regulations.” So, did you happen to know that at UWSP you cannot blame your adviser for screwing up your academic plan? Crazy, right? Well you have […]

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