Category Archives: Academics

Award winners honored at 2026 Sentry School of Business and Economics Banquet

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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 […]

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CBEI Central Wisconsin Spring 2026 Report & Navigating Aging: Resources, Risk and Realities for Families

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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 […]

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The Economic Ride of 2026 (So Far)

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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 […]

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UW-Stevens Point to launch independent Doctor of Audiology program

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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 […]

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Physical Education student powers through to earn 2026 CPS Student Heroes Award

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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 […]

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School of Education honors students, alumni at 2026 Celebration of Teaching and Learning banquet

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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 […]

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Labor Market Data Revisions

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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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CPS students earn Spring 2026 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, 26 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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Tang earns CPS Faculty Heroes Award for Feeding Student Success

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For students facing food insecurity, Deborah Tang has been a powerful force for compassion, equity and care. Through her leadership, the Feeding Student Success fund became a vital initiative that ensures students have access to nourishment while preserving dignity and a sense of belonging. By helping establish dedicated funds and rallying campus and community support […]

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2026 School of Health Sciences and Wellness Scholarship Banquet

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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point School of Health Sciences and Wellness celebrated students and donors in an awards ceremony on Friday, April 17. The school presented 93 scholarships totaling $101,400 in the Laird Room of the Dreyfus University Center. Slideshow 

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