Category Archives: Business and Economics

2019 School of Business and Economics Scholarship Banquet

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The UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics handed out $85,300 in 23 scholarships to 37 students as well as multiple awards to students and faculty at its 2019 Awards Reception sponsored by Associated Bank Friday, April 26 in the Dreyfus University Center Laird Room. [Photo Album] The event also included a special presentation to […]

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Through Sharing Joy, Jose Saul Vasquez earns 2019 CPS Heroes Award

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While overcoming challenges of language differences and poverty, Jose Saul Vasquez has persistently worked to help others less fortunate than himself. Jose has not had an easy path to the UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics. Growing up in the small town of Osicala, El Salvador, Jose did odd jobs to finance the cost […]

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Business students present findings at Research in the Rotunda

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Amidst undergraduate students from around the UW System, UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics students Carly Rhyner ’21 and Tyler Hillery ’19 shared their work with legislators, regents, faculty and fellow student researchers at the 16th annual Research in the Rotunda at the State Capitol in Madison April 17. Rhyner’s research is “The Development […]

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Getting into the business of undergraduate research at UW-Stevens Point

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As a junior majoring in both business administration and finance at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Tyler Hillery has set long-term goals for himself, such as earning a graduate degree and having a career as a business analyst. Hillery is learning the same “grit” that keeps him working toward his goals may also be key […]

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UW-Stevens Point students volunteer to help with tax preparation

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Getting taxes prepared can be, well, taxing. It can also be expensive, and a hardship for low-income families. Help can be found through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, offered in communities across the nation. Each spring, 20-30 students from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point volunteer with VITA through CAP Services in Stevens Point, […]

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MBA featured on Marshfield Community TV Campus Connections

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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point MBA program was the topic of discussion as School of Business and Economics faculty Kevin Neuman and Lyna Matesi appeared on the Marshfield Community Television Campus Connections show on Feb. 22, 2019.

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CPS Dean’s List released for Fall 2018

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Dean's List

The grades for the 2018 fall semester are in and a total of 515 students had a GPA over 3.75, including 182 with a perfect 4.0, to earn dean’s list honors at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Professional Studies. Congratulations to all! Dean’s List by major (number of 4.0): Accounting: 26 (8) Athletic […]

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Dick Judy: 1934-2018

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Richard “Dick” Judy passed away Dec. 29, 2018, on his 84th birthday. Dick was born Dec. 29, 1934, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Benton and Marion (Nail) Judy. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1958 and began serving as a spec 4. Dick married Mary Louise Ballard on Dec. 28, 1958. Dick […]

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CPS students earn 2018 Chancellor’s Leadership Award

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Each semester, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s best and brightest student leaders are presented with the Chancellor’s Leadership Award. This semester, 19 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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MBA program at UW-Stevens Point clears final hurdle

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Those interested in pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) in Applied Leadership and Decision-Making at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point may now apply. Applications will be accepted as of Friday, Nov. 2, for the first year of the program, which begins September 2019. The Higher Learning Commission, UW-Stevens Point’s accrediting body, has approved the […]

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