Faculty members Kit Kiefer and Elizabeth Taylor joined BizTalk with SCORE to introduce the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s new sport business program—the only program of its kind at an AACSB-accredited public university in the Upper Midwest—and explore the careers, strategy and economics behind the game. So you want to work in sports? If your idea […]
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Led by AI stock performance, U.S. stock prices continued to climb in the first half of 2026, as declining oil prices in the second quarter contributed to a stock market rebound that exceeded first quarter downturns. U.S. stock market gains in 2025 and the first half of 2026 were generally not as robust as the […]
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When University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point student Gracie Casper began searching for an internship opportunity, she knew she wanted an experience that would help her gain the skills for work in the fitness and wellness industry. A rising senior majoring in health sciences and wellness, Casper found that opportunity through DAWG Fitness at UW-Stevens Point. After […]
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Through excursions in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Norway, readings and discussions, family and consumer sciences students from UW-Stevens Point will explore research, practice and education related to the field of family and consumer sciences June 10-27, 2026. Some of the highlights include a day trip to Stonehenge, Bath and Windsor Castle, tour of Lochcarron […]
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A total of 691 undergraduate students had a GPA over 3.75–including 338 with a perfect 4.0–to earn dean’s list honors for the 2026 spring semester in the College of Professional Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Congratulations to all! College of Professional Studies Dean’s List (* indicates 4.0):Students must maintain full-time status and have […]
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Marshfield Clinic, a long-time collaborator with the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s healthcare and wellness programs, has been presented with the UW Regents Business Partnership Award. Leadership from Marshfield Clinic, UW-Stevens Point and the Universities of Wisconsin attended a ceremony at the Laird Center for Medical Research at Marshfield Clinic. “This award illustrates how critical our […]
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The Sentry School of Business and Economics hosted its annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet on Friday, May 8 in the UW-Stevens Point Dreyfus University Center, sponsored by Associated Bank. The school presented 69 scholarships and awards, totaling more than $125,050 to students. Congratulations to all the award winners and thank you to our donors for […]
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It’s been quite the Spring in Central Wisconsin. Two feet of snow fell in a day during UWSP’s Spring Break. Two weeks later in early April, an ice storm ravaged the area with downed trees and power lines. Mid-April witnessed heavy downpours and flooding rivers while tornadoes touched down in Marathon County. Wisconsinites have demonstrated […]
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It’s been quite a ride in 2026 – economically, militarily, and politically. Hang on – the ride has just begun. This report focuses on the economic ups and downs thus far in 2026 with economics, U.S. military operations, and politics all intertwined. U.S. military operations and politics have significant impacts on the economy. As a […]
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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will establish its own independent Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program following approval by the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents at its April meeting. The new three-year doctoral program will begin enrolling students in summer 2028 and marks the transition away from a long-standing consortium with UW-Madison. UW-Stevens Point and UW-Madison have jointly offered a […]
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