Category Archives: Health Sciences and Wellness

Top 5: Reasons to Apply to Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology or Doctor of Audiology

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Top 5

If you are interested in earning a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology or a Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.), we’ve compiled a top 5 reasons you should apply to the programs at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is accredited by […]

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Osborne earns lifetime award from WSHA

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Charlie Osborne

Emeritus Clinical Professor Charlie Osborne, MA, CCC-SLP, was presented the Frank R. Kleffner Career Award from the Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Association for outstanding contributions to clinical practice at the WSHA Fall Update in Elkhart Lake on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. This award is memorial recognition of Frank R. Kleffner who worked tirelessly over […]

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Legacy Foundation gift of $3 million will enhance community health in South Wood County

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Legacy Gift

A $3 million gift from the Legacy Foundation of Central Wisconsin to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will create a partnership to improve health and wellness of communities in South Wood County. The collaboration will identify and address challenges and opportunities related to public health. Initial partners include the Legacy Foundation, Wood County Health Department, […]

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Top 5: Reasons to Apply to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at UW-Stevens Point

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DPT Program

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Doctor of Physical Therapy program has been developed with the students and region in mind – here are the top 5 reasons to apply to the DPT at UWSP. Visit our website for more information about the UW-Stevens Point DPT program or to sign up for an info session. Reason […]

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Top 5: Reasons to Apply to Master of Science in Athletic Training at UW-Stevens Point

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If you are interested in earning a master’s degree in athletic training, look no further! At the UW-Stevens Point, the mission of our Master of Science in Athletic Training program is truly student-centered and we strive to provide a comprehensive learning experience for your future success as an athletic trainer. Visit our website for more […]

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Turgeson featured on The Produce Moms Podcast, shares career opportunities in Family and Consumer Sciences

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Susan Turgeson

When you think of family and consumer sciences you probably time travel to home economics classes in middle and high school. These classes originally taught life trades to young adults such as culinary skills, nutrition, and personal finance. FCS in recent years has developed into much more than that, especially with the addition of the […]

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Dean’s List honors announced for Spring 2021

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Dean's List

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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UWSP students accepted into dietetic internships

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Internship

The end goal of becoming a Registered Dietitian is one step closer for nine students who graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in May 2021 as they have been matched with dietetic internships, a 1,200-hour supervised internship that is a necessary prerequisite for the profession. This year’s 77% placement rate (10 out of 13, […]

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Spring 2021 winners honored with Albertson Medallion, Chancellor’s Leadership Award

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Old Main

Two awards are regularly presented to the best and brightest graduates at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point–the Albertson Medallion and Chancellor’s Leadership Award. For the spring 2021 semester, nine of the Albertson Medallion recipients and 28 winners of the Chancellor’s Leadership Award were students from the College of Professional Studies.  These students are a select group […]

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UW-Stevens Point nursing students assist with COVID-19 vaccines

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Nursing Vaccination

Real-world experience is essential to be prepared to enter a profession. That’s especially true for nurses. Several UW-Stevens Point students are getting both experience – and a financial incentive – for assisting with COVID-19 care, including vaccines. “I want to help where I can,” said Hadley Koula, a nursing student who assisted with the UW-Stevens […]

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