The Chinese National women’s ice hockey team may not be the first team you’d cheer on at the Olympics. But this team has the strongest ties to northcentral and western Wisconsin. It is coached by Brian Idalski, and Hailey Rock is its athletic trainer. Both are University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point alumni, and Rock is from […]
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Navigating the ICU: Nurses reflect on the struggles of working on the frontlines of the pandemic
Hospital workers have been working long, stressful hours to provide care to COVID-19 patients. The last two years haven’t been easy for SSM Health nurses working at local hospitals. UW-Stevens Point RN to BSN student Treazure Kotlowski is a registered nurse working at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. She says she’ll never forget the […]
More...Students honored on fall 2021 CPS Dean’s List
A total of 571 students had a GPA over 3.75–including 262 with a perfect 4.0–to earn dean’s list honors for the 2021 fall 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: 23 (14)Business Administration: 39 (17)Clinical Lab Science: […]
More...Chancellor’s Leadership Award winners for fall 2021
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 […]
More...Top 5: Reasons to Apply to Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology or Doctor of Audiology
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 […]
More...Osborne earns lifetime award from WSHA
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 […]
More...Legacy Foundation gift of $3 million will enhance community health in South Wood County
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, […]
More...Top 5: Reasons to Apply to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at UW-Stevens Point
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 […]
More...Top 5: Reasons to Apply to Master of Science in Athletic Training at UW-Stevens Point
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 […]
More...Turgeson featured on The Produce Moms Podcast, shares career opportunities in Family and Consumer Sciences
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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