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CPS Dean’s List honors announced for Spring 2026

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Dean's List Certificate

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 honored with Regents Business Award for work with UW-Stevens Point

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Group of five leaders from university and healthcare partners holding awards during ceremony.

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

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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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