2025 has been a turbulent year for tariffs and trade, with U.S. trade policy resulting in much international economic and trade uncertainty. Executive orders and trade deals have changed the tariff landscape on almost a weekly basis. Prior to 2025, global tariff rates were relatively low since early this century. That changed in 2025, when […]
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Organic Valley CEO Shawna Nelson puts the focus on farmers, opportunities and connection. Her journey with Organic Valley started when she applied to be a human resources intern in 2005. The initial summer internship turned into a semester-long experience and then a full-time position. It’s safe to say that Nelson knows the cooperative inside and […]
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Nearly a decade ago UW-Stevens Point created a doctoral program in educational sustainability. The program aims to help educators teach sustainability. Erin Redman, program director and assistant professor, was joined by alumna Stephanie Renee Payne and current student Terina Nusinov on Wisconsin Public Radio to talk about how our Ed.D. program aims to help educators […]
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Since its creation in 2022, the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point grew to 133 students in four cohorts, with its first class of 31 graduating in December 2024, and 36 students joining the program this June. “Since the beginning, our vision has stayed the same,” said Kathy Zalewski, […]
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While America awaits the ultimate impact of tariffs and trade wars on prices, this blog will provide an update on how prices have performed in the first half of 2025. The final resolution of tariffs, trade wars, and any trade agreements will take some time to work through the U.S. economy, and any trade agreement […]
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There is a new leader at the front of the class for the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, following a national search. Katie Anderson-Pence, Ph.D., has been named the head of the School of Education and assistant dean of the College of Professional Studies, announced CPS Dean Rebecca Sommer. Anderson-Pence brings […]
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A Champion of Campus Wellness At UW-Stevens Point, wellness isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a purpose. As the birthplace of the wellness movement, the university has long been a leader in the field. For more than 18 years, Sallie Scovill has shaped a culture of care through tireless service, innovative programming and a deep commitment to […]
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A total of 636 undergraduate students had a GPA over 3.75–including 272 with a perfect 4.0–to earn dean’s list honors for the 2025 spring semester in the College of Professional Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Congratulations to all! CPS Dean’s List by Major (number of 4.0): College of Professional Studies Dean’s List (* […]
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Thank you, Michael and Welcome, Naomi! by Scott Wallace Michael Brierton, senior research assistant, has accomplished much during his three-year academic career at UWSP. Michael and fellow accounting major Brooke Peterson recently took first place at the Wisconsin RMA Commercial Lending Case Competition for the second year in a row. Michael presented his research, A […]
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The United States entered 2025 with the largest and strongest economy in the world. In 2024, moderate economic growth continued, with more Americans working than ever before. Job gains were recorded in every month with December the 48th consecutive month of job growth. The labor market was balanced with unemployment hovering around 4.0% and real […]
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