When graduate students Jon Koth ’20 and Emily Miller ’20 from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point athletic training program were exploring topics for their research project, they both knew they wanted to probe in the world of virtual reality. Koth and Miller previously worked with the Pointers hockey teams and were interested in concussion-related research. […]
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Getting into the business of undergraduate research at UW-Stevens Point
As a junior majoring in both business administration and finance at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Tyler Hillery has set long-term goals for himself, such as earning a graduate degree and having a career as a business analyst. Hillery is learning the same “grit” that keeps him working toward his goals may also be key […]
More...Kinslow earns state athletic training educator award
Nominated by students, Beth Kinslow was presented the 2019 Wisconsin Athletic Trainers’ Association Outstanding Educator of the Year award at the WATA Annual Meeting in Stevens Point on April 5. Kinslow is an assistant professor in the UW-Stevens Point School of Health Care Professions and a 2002 graduate of the university’s athletic training program. This […]
More...2019 UWSP College of Professional Studies Faculty Heroes Award: Pam Terrell
The Miles of Smiles student organization in the UW-Stevens Point School of Communication Sciences and Disorders helps raise awareness and money to support individuals with cleft lip, cleft palate and craniofacial disorders. Associate Professor Pam Terrell, adviser of the group, guided the students as they provided education, awareness and the proper tools to nurses and […]
More...UW-Stevens Point students volunteer to help with tax preparation
Getting taxes prepared can be, well, taxing. It can also be expensive, and a hardship for low-income families. Help can be found through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, offered in communities across the nation. Each spring, 20-30 students from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point volunteer with VITA through CAP Services in Stevens Point, […]
More...MBA featured on Marshfield Community TV Campus Connections
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point MBA program was the topic of discussion as School of Business and Economics faculty Kevin Neuman and Lyna Matesi appeared on the Marshfield Community Television Campus Connections show on Feb. 22, 2019.
More...Faculty/Staff Complete Resilience & Thriving Facilitator Certificate
An increasing number of wellness practitioners are being asked to deliver training or coaching in the areas of resilience and thriving. To meet this need, eight faculty and staff members from the UW-Stevens Point School of Health Promotion and Human Development completed the Resilience & Thriving Facilitator Certificate from the National Wellness Institute (NWI), in […]
More...Tokach Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel
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 […]
More...Fernholz named chair of School of Education at UW-Stevens Point
Assistant Professor Lynda D. Fernholz, Ph.D., has been named the associate dean of the College of Professional Studies and department chair of the School of Education, announced CPS Dean Marty Loy. As associate dean and department chair, Fernholz will lead the faculty, staff and students in the School of Education (SOE) under its mission to […]
More...Dick Judy: 1934-2018
Richard “Dick” Judy passed away Dec. 29, 2018, on his 84th birthday. Dick was born Dec. 29, 1934, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Benton and Marion (Nail) Judy. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1958 and began serving as a spec 4. Dick married Mary Louise Ballard on Dec. 28, 1958. Dick […]
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