Category Archives: Academics

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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UWSP, Sentry School in the business of sports education

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Program announced in January, first cohort expected on campus in the fall. As athletics across all competition and skill levels continue to permeate culture beyond the court, Kevin Neuman said the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) is tackling sports business education both on and off the field. Following its announcement earlier this year, Neuman – […]

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UWSP student researchers showcase community health and consumer AI insights at State Capitol

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Group of students and faculty standing in the center of the Capitol for Research in the Rotunda.

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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Ken Favaro shares insights on Real Strategy and Innovation at Business and Society Lecture Series

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A speaker on stage near a podium and banner for the Sentry School of Business and Economics.

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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Trade, Tariffs and the Supreme Court

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Trade, Tariffs and the Supreme Court

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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