Oil production has been in the news lately with President Trump calling for a ramp up of U.S. oil production which would hopefully lead to lower energy and goods prices. This blog will take a look at long-term trends in and the interaction between U.S. oil and petroleum production, oil prices and gas prices. U.S. […]
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Top 5: Reasons to apply to the online medical laboratory technician to medical laboratory scientist program at UW-Stevens Point
If you are a medical laboratory technician (MLT) interested in earning a bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science to advance your career, we’ve compiled a top 5 reasons you should apply to the online program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Students who complete the MLT to MLS program can earn their bachelor’s degree in […]
More...U.S. Manufacturing Employment: A Long-Term Perspective
Manufacturing employment is often viewed as a key benchmark for the U.S. labor market, as manufacturing jobs are generally higher paying and manufacturing of certain products is vital to the strategic interests of the United States. In recent years manufacturing jobs have been in the spotlight for a variety of reasons. Tariffs were implemented in […]
More...Local native takes helm of UWSP Military Science and Northwoods Battalion
The Department of Military Science at UW-Stevens Point announced the appointment of Major Jordan Schumacher as its new professor of Military Science, effective December 2024. A native of Weyauwega, Wis., Schumacher brings a wealth of leadership experience and a distinguished military career to this role. Schumacher will also oversee the entire Northwoods Battalion, which is […]
More...CPS Dean’s List reaches 700 for fall 2024
For the first time ever, the College of Professional Studies Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has reached the 700 mark as a total of 706 undergraduate students recorded a GPA over 3.75–including 303 with a perfect 4.0–to earn CPS Dean’s List honors for the 2024 fall semester. Congratulations to all! CPS Dean’s […]
More...U.S. Trade and Tariffs: A Long-Term Perspective
The impact of tariffs on trade and the U.S. economy has been the subject of much discussion lately, as President Trump has indicated that he will implement a minimum 10-20% tariff on all imports and (at least) a 60% tariff on Chinese goods. A tariff is basically a surcharge paid by a business to the […]
More...SHAPER Club and Women’s Basketball host Education Day 2024
From tinsel roll to reindeer ring toss, young fans enjoyed Education Day in Quandt Fieldhouse as students in the UW-Stevens Point SHAPER Club (Students for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation) organized wacky holiday activities during the Pointers women’s basketball 79-32 win over Marian on Thursday, Dec. 19. The original plan for Education Day was to […]
More...CPS students earn Chancellor’s Leadership Award
Each semester, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s best and brightest student leaders are presented with the Chancellor’s Leadership Award. This semester, 11 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 […]
More...First class graduates from Doctor of Physical Therapy program at UW-Stevens Point
For the first time ever, the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point celebrated its graduates as 31 student physical therapists received their degrees on Dec. 14, 2024. In addition to the university’s commencement, the DPT program held a special pinning ceremony to mark this historic achievement. The program’s first […]
More...Health sciences and wellness professor helping business leaders to reset and reconnect
A University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point faculty member is helping people to achieve the reset they need to reconnect and rediscover their purpose. Associate Professor Brian Krolczyk, health sciences and wellness and business administration, traveled to Tuscany, Italy, in October 2024 to lead a five-day wellness retreat. Sponsored by the Conscious Workplace, a consulting firm based […]
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