Category Archives: Health Sciences and Wellness

Chancellor’s Leadership Award recipients for fall 2019

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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, 14 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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UW-Stevens Point, National Wellness Institute partner for new health coaching certificate

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A partnership between two national leaders in wellness will offer a new certification program that sets a new standard in facilitating behavior change that creates healthy lifestyles for people of all ages and abilities. The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and the National Wellness Institute are launching the Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate program this fall. […]

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UW-Stevens Point student serves community children with summer internship

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University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point senior Jessica Enstad has always had a passion for working with children and for serving and helping others. This summer, she was able to put that enthusiasm into practice through an internship at the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County, serving as director of the Madison View Extension club in […]

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First year of UW-Stevens Point Health Careers Camp introduces students to future careers

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Area high school students got a behind-the-scenes look at potential future jobs during the UW-Stevens Point Health Careers Camp, sponsored by Marshfield Clinic Health System, June 11-14, 2019. The 17 students are completing exploration rotations at medical facilities including Marshfield Medical Center, Medical College of Wisconsin and Bridge Community Health Clinic in Wausau, as well […]

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Students honored on spring 2019 CPS Dean’s List

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The grades for the 2019 spring semester are in and a total of 459 students had a GPA over 3.75, including 178 with a perfect 4.0, to earn dean’s list honors at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Professional Studies. Congratulations to all! Dean’s List by major (number of 4.0): Accounting: 26 (11) Athletic […]

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UW-Stevens Point students selected for Health Scholars Program

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Both students and the community will benefit from a new scholarship partnership between the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Marshfield Clinic Health System that aims to support, educate and train aspiring health care professionals in Central Wisconsin. Starting this fall, 10 students will take part in the UW-Stevens Point Health Scholars Program, sponsored by Marshfield […]

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CPS students earn UW-Stevens Point Albertson Medallion

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Twelve students from the College of Professional Studies are among the 16 recipients of the 2018-19 Albertson Medallion Award at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. This is the highest award given by our university; less than one percent of the graduating classes has been selected. These students are a select group of graduating seniors who […]

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UWSP School of Health Promotion and Human Development presents scholarships

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The UW-Stevens Point School of Health Promotion and Human Development presented nearly $15,000 in scholarships at its 2019 Awards Reception Thursday, April 11 in the CPS Café. [Photo Gallery] We're LIVE from the 2019 School of Health Promotion and Human Development Awards Reception! Posted by UWSP School of Health Promotion & Human Development on Thursday, […]

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Faculty/Staff Complete Resilience & Thriving Facilitator Certificate

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An increasing number of wellness practitioners are being asked to deliver training or coaching in the areas of resilience and thriving. To meet this need, eight faculty and staff members from the UW-Stevens Point School of Health Promotion and Human Development completed the Resilience & Thriving Facilitator Certificate from the National Wellness Institute (NWI), in […]

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CPS Dean’s List released for Fall 2018

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Dean's List

The grades for the 2018 fall semester are in and a total of 515 students had a GPA over 3.75, including 182 with a perfect 4.0, to earn dean’s list honors at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Professional Studies. Congratulations to all! Dean’s List by major (number of 4.0): Accounting: 26 (8) Athletic […]

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