Personal experiences often propel people to certain career paths. That is true for several students in the inaugural doctor of physical therapy program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The mothers of both Abby Scaffidi and Eric Bromeisl had physical therapy as part of their health care. After observing the mix of encouragement, personal will […]
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A doctor of physical therapy program has begun at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, with its inaugural cohort of 34 students attending classes. [Orientation Photos | Week 1 Photos] The only physical therapy doctorate in the northern two-thirds of the state, the program addresses regional and rural needs in northcentral Wisconsin. It is designed to recruit, […]
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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, 21 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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A total of 571 students had a GPA over 3.75–including 264 with a perfect 4.0–to earn dean’s list honors for the 2021 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): Accounting: 20 (8)Business Administration: 45 (21)Clinical Lab Science: […]
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Michelle Shulfer, senior lecturer in the clinical laboratory science program at UW-Stevens Point, has been named the 2021 College of Professional Studies Ethel and Ward Cable Family Faculty Heroes Award winner. For two years in a row, Michelle worked with the Health Care Organization student group to raise funds and organize a university and community […]
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We’ve all likely heard the statistic: 70% of medical decisions are based on laboratory diagnostics. During Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, aka “Lab Week” we are reminded of this and other ways we make meaningful impact in patient care. It’s a week of celebration, but also a week to heighten the visibility of our careers, as […]
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Progress is key when it comes to physical therapy … and that’s exactly what happened during the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) curriculum retreat this week as core faculty, affiliated faculty and an advisory board member reviewed every course, every classroom, every lab and every piece of equipment to prepare for a launch date of May 2022, […]
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“I’ve seen more deaths in the last 10 months than any 21-year-old should.” This statement was made by Veronica Pieters, one of the many University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point health science students who are using their education to make a difference on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. They are working in hospitals, laboratories and […]
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Students studying health-related fields at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will now benefit from enhanced, enriched and expanded curriculum and out-of-the-classroom opportunities with the launch of the School of Health Sciences and Wellness, effective July 1, 2020. The School of Health Sciences and Wellness brings together 10 undergraduate majors and 12 graduate programs under one […]
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A record number of 671 students had a GPA over 3.75–including 314 with a perfect 4.0–to earn dean’s list honors for the 2020 spring semester at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Professional Studies. Congratulations to all! CPS Dean’s List by major (number of 4.0): Accounting: 37 (26)Business Administration: 81 (38)Clinical Lab Science: 29 […]
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