Category Archives: Education

Jesse Mossholder – Excellence in Teaching 2024

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Jesse Mossholder

As a first-generation college student, Jesse Mossholder overcame homelessness thanks in part to his professors, who enabled him to persevere and graduate. Now, the associate lecturer is the one working to identify ways to ensure that all students’ needs are met in the UW-Stevens Point School of Education. “So much of my effort as a […]

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Students honored on the spring 2024 Dean’s List

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Dean's List

A total of 637 undergraduate students had a GPA over 3.75–including 289 with a perfect 4.0–to earn dean’s list honors for the spring 2024 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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FISH founder presented 2024 Student Heroes Award

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Alexis Wright, Student Heroes Award Winner

Alexis Wright co-founded Fishing Inspires Special Hearts (F.I.S.H.) to enrich the lives of children with special needs by providing the opportunity to spend time outdoors and get hooked on fishing. During a one-day event each summer, special anglers are paired with experienced fishermen to try to catch the big one! With a double major in […]

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UWSP School of Education Celebrates Teaching and Learning at 2024 banquet

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SOE Banquet

The School of Education hosted its annual Oscar W. Neale Celebration of Teaching and Learning on Monday, April 22 in the UW-Stevens Point Dreyfus University Center. The school presented 87 scholarships and awards, totaling $153,325 to current students and alumni. Congratulations to all the award winners and thank you to our donors for your continued […]

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Spring 2024 UWSP Chancellor’s Leadership Award winners announced

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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, nine 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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School of Education hosts 2024 Educators Rising Wisconsin Summit

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Educators Rising Summit 2024

Nearly 300 enthusiastic high school students from 30 school districts across the state soared as they explored future career opportunities in education at the 2024 Educators Rising Wisconsin Annual Summit and Competition Wednesday, March 6, hosted by the UW-Stevens Point School of Education. [View Photos] This year’s summit themed, “Take Flight and Soar!,” was intended […]

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Literacy Lab earns Boys & Girls Club Community Award 

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Literacy Lab

A tutoring program that matches UW-Stevens Point reading students with local youth was recognized by the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County. The UWSP Literacy Lab at Jefferson Elementary was presented the 2023 Community Partnership Award during the BGC Awards Night on Feb. 27 in the Dreyfus University Center Laird Room. [Literacy Lab Photos] […]

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UW-Stevens Point scholarship gift to aid students at Royall High School

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Royall High School

Students at Royall High School in Elroy, Wis., who attend the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will benefit through scholarships funded by a $1 million endowment. [View Photos] Gifts from Thomas F. Davis estate created the Carol Krohn College Scholarship, which will support one or more $2,500 scholarships for Royall graduates. The award is renewable for […]

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UW-Stevens Point phy ed student earns state award

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Abby King

Abby King, a senior physical education student from Clintonville, was presented the 2023 Wisconsin Health and Physical Education (WHPE) Student of the Year at the annual state convention Oct. 25-27 at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. She is the first UW-Stevens Point student to win this award, which is only in its second year. […]

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UWSP Chancellor’s Leadership Award winners announced for fall 2023

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Chancellor's Leadership Award

Each semester, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s best and brightest student leaders are presented with the Chancellor’s Leadership Award. This semester, 12 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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