Category Archives: Military Science

Jack Porter (1932-2023)

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Jack Porter

Retired Professor of Military Science John Grant “Jack” Porter, 91, died on Jan. 18, 2023. After graduating from West Point in 1954, Porter enjoyed a 21-year military career. His final assignment was as professor of Military Science at UW-Stevens Point during what was a turbulent time for those in the military. In spite of this […]

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ROTC program ranks 15th in nation

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ROTC Ranking

The ROTC Northwoods Battalion at UW-Stevens Point was ranked 15th out of 274 in the nation for its Order of Merit score. This ranks ROTC cadets on academics, physical abilities and university athletics participation, campus leadership evaluations, summer training and extracurricular activities. “Our cadets have performed exceptionally well this last year and rank among the finest […]

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Business Degrees and Military Experiences

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Dax Burroughs

For many who enter into the service of the United States military they say it was just a calling. There is also the pull towards education. Finding the right balance between both service and education that can enhance both a service members military career and civilian career can be a struggle. Lieutenant Colonel Dax Borroughs […]

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Yenter to retire from UW-Stevens Point after 44 years with ROTC program

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Judy Yenter

by Cadet Isabel Moritz After 44 years of committed service with the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Army ROTC program, Judy Yenter, office manager for the department and lifelong friend of the cadre and cadets, has announced her retirement. As the third longest-serving employee in the university’s history, she has helped commission over 500 officers into […]

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Alum returns to lead UW-Stevens Point ROTC program

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For just the third time since 1968, a decorated military alum has taken the helm of the Army ROTC program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. MAJ Dax Burroughs returns to campus and his hometown as the new department chair and professor of military science. MAJ Burroughs, who replaces LTC Wendy Tokach, was born and […]

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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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ROTC scholarship reaches endowment mark thanks to Reeder’s Ruck

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“Alex ordered up some great weather!” He sure did as it was an awesome day for nearly 50 participants to ruck, walk and run along the Wisconsin River and through the Stevens Point Sculpture Park for the fifth annual Reeder’s Ruck on May 4, 2019. Many thanks to the dozens of UW-Stevens Point ROTC cadets and […]

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College Life as a Cadet

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Hey Pointers! My name is Isabel Moritz, but you can call me Izzie! I’m a newly contracted cadet here at UW-Stevens Point and I will be taking over the blog. This is my first time doing anything like this, so I hope that you can hang tight until I get the hold of this. I’m […]

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Tokach Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel

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In front of a crowd of family, cadets and military and university colleagues, Assistant Professor of Military Science Wendy Tokach was promoted from major to lieutenant colonel on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. [View Photos | Watch Video] LTC Wendy Tokach is promoted from major to lieutenant colonel. Posted by UW-Stevens Point ROTC on Friday, January […]

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CPS students earn 2018 Chancellor’s Leadership Award

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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, 19 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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