Through excursions in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Norway, readings and discussions, family and consumer sciences students from UW-Stevens Point will explore research, practice and education related to the field of family and consumer sciences June 10-27, 2026. Some of the highlights include a day trip to Stonehenge, Bath and Windsor Castle, tour of Lochcarron […]
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CPS Dean’s List honors announced for Spring 2026
A total of 691 undergraduate students had a GPA over 3.75–including 338 with a perfect 4.0–to earn dean’s list honors for the 2026 spring semester in the College of Professional Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Congratulations to all! College of Professional Studies Dean’s List (* indicates 4.0):Students must maintain full-time status and have […]
More...Marshfield Clinic honored with Regents Business Award for work with UW-Stevens Point
Marshfield Clinic, a long-time collaborator with the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s healthcare and wellness programs, has been presented with the UW Regents Business Partnership Award. Leadership from Marshfield Clinic, UW-Stevens Point and the Universities of Wisconsin attended a ceremony at the Laird Center for Medical Research at Marshfield Clinic. “This award illustrates how critical our […]
More...Award winners honored at 2026 Sentry School of Business and Economics Banquet
The Sentry School of Business and Economics hosted its annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet on Friday, May 8 in the UW-Stevens Point Dreyfus University Center, sponsored by Associated Bank. The school presented 69 scholarships and awards, totaling more than $125,050 to students. Congratulations to all the award winners and thank you to our donors for […]
More...CBEI Central Wisconsin Spring 2026 Report & Navigating Aging: Resources, Risk and Realities for Families
It’s been quite the Spring in Central Wisconsin. Two feet of snow fell in a day during UWSP’s Spring Break. Two weeks later in early April, an ice storm ravaged the area with downed trees and power lines. Mid-April witnessed heavy downpours and flooding rivers while tornadoes touched down in Marathon County. Wisconsinites have demonstrated […]
More...The Economic Ride of 2026 (So Far)
It’s been quite a ride in 2026 – economically, militarily, and politically. Hang on – the ride has just begun. This report focuses on the economic ups and downs thus far in 2026 with economics, U.S. military operations, and politics all intertwined. U.S. military operations and politics have significant impacts on the economy. As a […]
More...UW-Stevens Point to launch independent Doctor of Audiology program
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will establish its own independent Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program following approval by the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents at its April meeting. The new three-year doctoral program will begin enrolling students in summer 2028 and marks the transition away from a long-standing consortium with UW-Madison. UW-Stevens Point and UW-Madison have jointly offered a […]
More...Physical Education student powers through to earn 2026 CPS Student Heroes Award
After a life‑altering car accident in 2012 left him paralyzed from the armpits down, Dominnic Fillmore chose perseverance over limitation. Through years of rehabilitation, full‑time work and continued education, he demonstrated that resilience is built through daily commitment and purpose. Now pursuing a degree in physical education at UW‑Stevens Point, Dominnic is preparing to become […]
More...School of Education honors students, alumni at 2026 Celebration of Teaching and Learning banquet
The School of Education hosted its annual Oscar W. Neale Celebration of Teaching and Learning on Monday, April 27 in the UW-Stevens Point Dreyfus University Center. The school presented 94 scholarships and awards, totaling over $140,200 to current students and alumni. Congratulations to all the award winners and thank you to our donors for your […]
More...Labor Market Data Revisions
The labor market has been an economic focus recently for multiple reasons, including weak-to-nonexistent job growth and large revisions to labor market data. Last August, President Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after a disappointing jobs report was released that included downward job growth revisions for previous months. A variety of […]
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