After a life‑altering car accident in 2012 left him paralyzed from the armpits down, Dominnic Fillmore chose perseverance over limitation. Through years of rehabilitation, full‑time work and continued education, he demonstrated that resilience is built through daily commitment and purpose. Now pursuing a degree in physical education at UW‑Stevens Point, Dominnic is preparing to become […]
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School of Education honors students, alumni at 2026 Celebration of Teaching and Learning banquet
The School of Education hosted its annual Oscar W. Neale Celebration of Teaching and Learning on Monday, April 27 in the UW-Stevens Point Dreyfus University Center. The school presented 94 scholarships and awards, totaling over $140,200 to current students and alumni. Congratulations to all the award winners and thank you to our donors for your […]
More...CPS students earn Spring 2026 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, 26 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 […]
More...Future Educators Gather at UW-Stevens Point for 2026 Educators Rising State Conference
Hundreds of high school students from across Wisconsin came together at UW-Stevens Point March 4 for the 2026 Educators Rising State Conference and Competitions, a day designed to inspire the next generation of teachers and connect them with mentors peers and pathways into the profession. [View Photos] Hosted by the School of Education and the […]
More...CPS Dean’s List for tops 800 for fall 2025
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 […]
More...UWSP Chancellor’s Leadership Award winners announced for fall 2025
Each semester, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s best and brightest student leaders are presented with the Chancellor’s Leadership Award. This semester, 13 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 […]
More...Building the Teachers of Tomorrow: Inside The SPAPSD and UWSP Collaborative P.E. Teacher Practicum
The Stevens Point Area Public School District (SPAPSD) and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) School of Education team up to shape the future of physical education. Together, they provide essential practicum experience for future educators, training over 30 physical education degree students each semester. A practicum is a period of hands-on training where students […]
More...UW-Stevens Point’s new Doctor of Education program to focus on sustainable literacy systems
The University of Wisconsin‑Stevens Point is launching a literacy education program that is the first of its kind in the state. The new online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Language and Literacy program was designed for educators, administrators and literacy leaders to equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to improve literacy outcomes and […]
More...New UW-Stevens Point doctoral program empowers educators to lead change
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has introduced a new opportunity for professional educators to expand their impact in learning language across classrooms, schools and communities. With the launch of its online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Language and Literacy program, the UW-Stevens Point School of Education looks to meet the needs of working professionals passionate […]
More...How to teach sustainability
Nearly a decade ago UW-Stevens Point created a doctoral program in educational sustainability. The program aims to help educators teach sustainability. Erin Redman, program director and assistant professor, was joined by alumna Stephanie Renee Payne and current student Terina Nusinov on Wisconsin Public Radio to talk about how our Ed.D. program aims to help educators […]
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