A champion was crowned in a competition that had students at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point collaborating with the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau to help find funding solutions for local tourism efforts. The inaugural Case in Point Business Solutions Competition had four teams, made up by 19 students, working on a specific […]
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University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Wausau student Chee Yang has learned to overcome difficulties and form her own identity to make her impact in Central Wisconsin. From being a member of a first-generation Hmong American family to graduating with her MBA from the UWSP at Wausau campus this May, she has paved her way by […]
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has indicated that he would place a 10% tariff on all products imported into the United States if elected president, with potential tariffs of up to 60% on goods imported from China. This blog will discuss recent tariffs, trade, and the potential impact of a 10% (at least) blanket tariff […]
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A recent legislation will require financial literacy education courses in Wisconsin high schools starting the fall of 2024. In response, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point junior Henry Niedbalski will present his investigations on the current state of financial literacy education in schools at the 20th anniversary Research in the Rotunda event on Wednesday, March 6. [Event […]
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Regional professionals and UWSP faculty were in attendance to explore, learn and network as thought leaders gave a glimpse of AI’s transformative potential and uncovered cutting-edge solutions during the AI Innovations at Work: The Impact of AI on Healthcare, Business, and Industry one-day conference at UW-Stevens Point on Feb. 23. [View Photos] Presenters (read full […]
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International broadcaster, author and financial educator Alvin Hall recounted inspiring and heartbreaking tales of America’s racial history during a Black History Month event on Feb. 21. Hall spoke to nearly 300 campus and community members about his journey to write his latest work, “Driving the Green Book: A Road Trip Through the Living History of […]
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No matter what environment you end up in, teamwork is an inevitable fact of professional environments. While I’m sure we would all love team members who put in a consistent amount of work on their fair share of the task at hand, sadly, it often doesn’t turn out that way. Figuring out how to navigate […]
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In January, the Bureau of Economic Analysis released its preliminary estimate for fourth quarter 2023 economic growth in the United States. Economic growth is measured by changes in Gross Domestic Product, which is the value of goods and services produced in a given time period. Although rising interest rates slowed the economy in the first […]
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2024 will likely be another year of wrangling over government expenditures by Congress. Social Security is the largest government expenditure and expected to grow in the future due to the aging of the American population. Does Social Security pay too much to retirees? This blog provides a quick example of what Social Security typically pays to […]
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2023 began with more pessimism than optimism for global economies and stock markets. Global inflation was rampant in 2022; as a result, central banks around the world began raising interest rates in an effort to battle inflation through lower economic growth and consumer demand. Stock prices reflect expectations of future corporate profitability, so higher interest […]
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