Category Archives: Business and Economics

PBS Wisconsin: Kevin Bahr on the Condition of the US Economy in 2023

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Kevin Bahr on PBS Wisconsin

UW-Stevens Point finance professor emeritus Kevin Behr joins PBS Wisconsin to explain how economic measures showing a booming job market, higher pay, falling inflation rates and interest rate hikes are impacting Wisconsin. Watch Now

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MBA student’s marketing journey drives launch of Stevie’s food truck

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Stevie's Food Truck

When Olivia Molle took on her University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Master of Business Administration fellowship in fall of 2021, she had no idea where it would take her. She just knew the assignment – to find an idea that would raise awareness of UW-Stevens Point’s brand on campus and in the community, then develop that […]

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CPS Dean’s List honors announced for Spring 2023

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Dean's List

A total of 562 undergraduate students had a GPA over 3.75–including 252 with a perfect 4.0–to earn dean’s list honors for the 2023 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): CPS Dean’s List (* indicates 4.0):Students must […]

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MBA Fellowship – Susan Wurzer

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Susan Wurzer

UW-Stevens Point MBA Fellow and Social Entrepreneur in Residence Susan Wurzer, MBA ’23, presented Tuesday about her nine-credit fellowship elective work that focused on initiating a statewide coalition on serious illness. Susan dreams of establishing a Wisconsin Center for Serious Illness and Caregiving, thereby fulfilling her mission to inform, empower and support those who are […]

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Economic Update – Spring 2023

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Kevin Bahr

The economic ups and downs of 2022 continued through spring 2023. Inflation remains relatively high, but decreasing, interest rates continue to climb, the labor market remains strong, and slowing economic growth fostered uncertainty regarding future growth. In addition, spring 2023 witnessed a major bank failure and continues to endure the unresolved debt ceiling saga. This […]

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CBEI Central Wisconsin Spring 2023 Report

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Lyna Matesi

Is it Spring yet? by Scott Wallace, Ph.D.Director and Editor, Center for Business and Economic Insight; Professor of EconomicsUW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics Presentation Photos As I look out of the window on the last day of April, a wintry of mix of precipitation is falling over the Central Wisconsin countryside. This reminds […]

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Spring 2023 Chancellor’s Leadership Award winners announced

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Old Main

Each semester, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s best and brightest student leaders are presented with the Chancellor’s Leadership Award. This semester, 14 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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Sentry School of Business and Economics honors students, donors at 2023 Awards Banquet

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Sentry School of Business and Economics Banquet

The Sentry School of Business and Economics hosted its annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet on Friday, April 28 in the UW-Stevens Point Dreyfus University Center, sponsored by Associated Bank. The school presented 78 scholarships and awards, totaling $93,700 to students. Congratulations to all the award winners and thank you to our donors for your continued […]

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UW-Stevens Point accounting student graduates in record time

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Madison Ackley

It’s all about the numbers for 18-year-old Madison Ackley, who will break several records when she graduates from UW-Stevens Point May 20 with a degree in accounting. She will be the youngest graduate in 41 years, the second youngest overall, the youngest female and the youngest Native American to ever graduate from the university. Was […]

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Ann Ilagan: MBA Program Fellowship

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“The Weight of Being Seen“ This is an MBA Impact Fellowship project sponsored by the UW-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics. As part of my MBA journey, I selected and interviewed six different women in leadership. What I found is that leadership comes in different forms. The Weight of Being Seen, my first art show, […]

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