Undergraduate researchers from UW-Stevens Point were among an elite group of students representing the Universities of Wisconsin at the 22nd annual Research in the Rotunda on March 11 at the State Capitol in Madison. Their work showcased the wide impact of student scholarship, from community health and substance access to the future of consumer behavior […]
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The 2026 Business and Society Lecture Series welcomed author and strategy expert Ken Favaro on Wednesday, March 11, where he presented “Real Strategy and Innovation” to nearly 250 attendees in person and online, including Sentry School of Business and Economics students, faculty and alumni along with local business leaders and entrepreneurs. [View Photos | Watch […]
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In 2025 tariffs became one of the dominating topics affecting the U.S. economy and international relations. That trend continued in 2026, as the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated some of the tariffs in February, changing the economic and political landscape once again. This blog will review the U.S. Supreme Court decision, recount recent tariff history, and evaluate the […]
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For many Americans, the labor market, inflation, and housing affordability are perhaps the most important economic measures that affect their daily lives and economic standard of living. This blog will focus on the labor market, which provides a mirror for the U.S. economy. Economic growth continued in 2025, but not all was well with the […]
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UW-Stevens Point senior Marzia Azimi has a passion for creating positive change and a drive that makes her stand out as a campus leader and student entrepreneur. Selected from a pool of 137 applicants at UWSP, Azimi was named one of 13 recipients of the $3,000 Tommy G. Thompson Leadership Scholarship, an annual award from […]
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The Federal Reserve and its chairman, Jerome Powell, have been in the spotlight recently for a variety of reasons, including the lowering of interest rates, Federal Reserve independence, and legal issues. The economy is significantly impacted by monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. government. Fiscal policy includes government spending and tax policies, which historically […]
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The U.S. stock market reflects expectations for future economic performance and corporate profitability. In 2025, the S&P 500, a broad benchmark index for U.S. large company (large-cap) stocks, rose to record highs. However, in a major shift for stock market performance, the U.S. stock market lagged behind most major foreign stock markets. This blog will […]
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A total of 819 undergraduate students had a GPA over 3.75–including 357 with a perfect 4.0–to earn dean’s list honors for the 2025 fall 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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A new program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will offer students a gateway into careers that support the growing sports industry, from event promotion and merchandising to management and analysis. Sport business will be offered as a major, minor and certificate for undergraduates within the UW-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics. Starting in fall 2026, […]
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I am excited to announce that Mashaal Stanekzai has joined the Center for Business and Economic Insight team as a research assistant this fall. Mashaal holds a double major in accounting and business administration and has a minor in economics. Mashaal is also a budding entrepreneur as an owner of Al Madinah Cuisine and Asian […]
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