Undergraduate researchers from UW-Stevens Point were among an elite group of students representing the Universities of Wisconsin at the 22nd annual Research in the Rotunda on March 11 at the State Capitol in Madison. Their work showcased the wide impact of student scholarship, from community health and substance access to the future of consumer behavior […]
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The 2026 Business and Society Lecture Series welcomed author and strategy expert Ken Favaro on Wednesday, March 11, where he presented “Real Strategy and Innovation” to nearly 250 attendees in person and online, including Sentry School of Business and Economics students, faculty and alumni along with local business leaders and entrepreneurs. [View Photos | Watch […]
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In 2025 tariffs became one of the dominating topics affecting the U.S. economy and international relations. That trend continued in 2026, as the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated some of the tariffs in February, changing the economic and political landscape once again. This blog will review the U.S. Supreme Court decision, recount recent tariff history, and evaluate the […]
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Hundreds of high school students from across Wisconsin came together at UW-Stevens Point March 4 for the 2026 Educators Rising State Conference and Competitions, a day designed to inspire the next generation of teachers and connect them with mentors peers and pathways into the profession. [View Photos] Hosted by the School of Education and the […]
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Starting this fall, students studying communication sciences and disorders at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will have the option to complete their undergraduate and graduate degrees in five years. The accelerated 3+2 dual degree Bachelor and Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program will be the first and only program like it in the state, […]
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For many Americans, the labor market, inflation, and housing affordability are perhaps the most important economic measures that affect their daily lives and economic standard of living. This blog will focus on the labor market, which provides a mirror for the U.S. economy. Economic growth continued in 2025, but not all was well with the […]
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UW-Stevens Point senior Marzia Azimi has a passion for creating positive change and a drive that makes her stand out as a campus leader and student entrepreneur. Selected from a pool of 137 applicants at UWSP, Azimi was named one of 13 recipients of the $3,000 Tommy G. Thompson Leadership Scholarship, an annual award from […]
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The Federal Reserve and its chairman, Jerome Powell, have been in the spotlight recently for a variety of reasons, including the lowering of interest rates, Federal Reserve independence, and legal issues. The economy is significantly impacted by monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. government. Fiscal policy includes government spending and tax policies, which historically […]
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University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point December 2025 graduate Joshua Brown has several reasons to be proud of his accomplishments as he heads into the new year. He closed 2025 by earning his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree as part of the second cohort of the program at UW-Stevens Point. He also passed the National Physical […]
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The U.S. stock market reflects expectations for future economic performance and corporate profitability. In 2025, the S&P 500, a broad benchmark index for U.S. large company (large-cap) stocks, rose to record highs. However, in a major shift for stock market performance, the U.S. stock market lagged behind most major foreign stock markets. This blog will […]
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