It’s been quite a ride for prices this decade. From the post-pandemic supply chain crunches, to the tariffs and the war in Iran, rising prices have challenged American consumers to keep pace with the cost of living. This blog will focus on recent price changes from January 2024 through the first half of 2026 on […]
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Led by AI stock performance, U.S. stock prices continued to climb in the first half of 2026, as declining oil prices in the second quarter contributed to a stock market rebound that exceeded first quarter downturns. U.S. stock market gains in 2025 and the first half of 2026 were generally not as robust as the […]
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When University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point student Gracie Casper began searching for an internship opportunity, she knew she wanted an experience that would help her gain the skills for work in the fitness and wellness industry. A rising senior majoring in health sciences and wellness, Casper found that opportunity through DAWG Fitness at UW-Stevens Point. After […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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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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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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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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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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