A record number of 596 students had a GPA over 3.75–including 274 with a perfect 4.0–to earn dean’s list honors for the 2020 fall semester at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Professional Studies. Congratulations to all! CPS Dean’s List by major (number of 4.0): Accounting: 32 (15)Business Administration: 57 (26)Clinical Lab Science: 10 […]
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Now let’s look at Challenge #5 of the Divisiveness and the Economic Challenges of 2021 – U.S. Economic Leadership. Does it matter how the U.S. is perceived by other countries if it wants to be an economic leader? Well, it does. If the United States wants to be the global economic leader and be a […]
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It’s time to continue with our Divisiveness and the Economic Challenges of 2021 series with Challenge #4 – Healthcare. One positive thing to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic – the demonstration of the commitment, dedication and excellence of U.S. healthcare workers. The technological capabilities and advances in healthcare, combined with the dedication of healthcare […]
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Let’s continue with our Divisiveness and the Economic Challenges of 2021 series with Challenge #3 – Manufacturing and Trade. The overall objectives for U.S. manufacturing and trade that most politicians could probably agree on would include strengthening U.S. manufacturing and expanding U.S. exports. Exactly how to do that becomes the divisive issue. In the past […]
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Interesting (and Exciting) Times The UW-Stevens Point Center for Business and Economic Insight staff is very excited about this digital version of our fall report! Chief Analyst Kevin Bahr addresses the significant economic challenges America faces in 2021 during a time of extreme social and political divisiveness, focusing on the continued effects of COVID-19 and […]
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UW-Stevens Point students who spent this semester interning at big companies, family businesses and local nonprofits–some remotely, others in person–shared what they learned, how they used specific courses at their internship, and how they met goals during their time at the School of Business and Economics Virtual Internship Expo on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. [Photo […]
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Let’s continue with our Divisiveness and the Economic Challenges of 2021 series with Challenge #2 – Controlling U.S. Debt and Federal Budget Deficits. The Federal Deficit The federal budget deficit refers to U.S. federal government spending exceeding government income. The necessity of the $2 trillion Covid-19 stimulus contributed to a record federal budget deficit for […]
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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, 11 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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Unfortunately, the divisiveness in America is significant and undeniable. It stretches across politics, race, gender, religion and economic issues. This Center for Business and Economic Insight (CBEI) series takes a look at the economic challenges of 2021, and also incorporates the divisiveness issue into some of the discussions. For many economic challenges, the overall economic health […]
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