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Fernholz named chair of School of Education at UW-Stevens Point

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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 […]

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Dick Judy: 1934-2018

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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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Regents approve Doctor of Physical Therapy program at UW-Stevens Point

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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a step closer to offering a Doctor of Physical Therapy after receiving authorization from the UW System Board of Regents Friday, Dec. 7. Regent approval is a key step needed to launch a DPT program, the only one in the northern half of Wisconsin. The proposed program will help […]

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CPS students earn 2018 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, 19 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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Northcentral Wisconsin Nursing Education Partnership Event

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A regional commitment to nursing education and workforce development was signed Wednesday, Nov. 28 as leaders, faculty and students from four Central Wisconsin Higher Education Alliance institutions celebrated ongoing partnerships that provide all nursing students with an effective and efficient career path. [View Photo Album] UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Bernie Patterson, Northcentral Technical College President Lori […]

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MBA program at UW-Stevens Point clears final hurdle

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Those interested in pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) in Applied Leadership and Decision-Making at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point may now apply. Applications will be accepted as of Friday, Nov. 2, for the first year of the program, which begins September 2019. The Higher Learning Commission, UW-Stevens Point’s accrediting body, has approved the […]

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Pointers shine at Worksite Wellness Conference

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  Known around the world as the birthplace of Wellness, UW-Stevens Point was in full force at the 28th Annual Worksite Wellness Conference, presented by Wellness Council of Wisconsin at the Monona Terrace in Madison on Oct. 30, 2018. [View Photos] Spanning nearly 20 years, this group of alumni, current students and faculty members included […]

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Student Academy of Audiology Chapter Highlight: Lindsay Ross

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  Selfless service is a strength that is honed and perfected throughout a lifetime. Lindsay Ross ’19, originally trained in military and the police academy, found herself in the audiology consortium program at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point three years ago. A passionate military employee, she described her first career at 17-years-old as a “ground pounder,” […]

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HPW Internship: Flexible Fitness Solutions

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HPW Student Internship Experience – Anthony Friese Spring 17′  This past semester at Flexible Fitness Solutions was fantastic. Kevin, the owner, and all of the people who attended the gym really accepted me into their family, it will be difficult to leave. My responsibilities included organizing the yearly weight loss challenge, running different types of […]

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Sustainability programs represent UW-Stevens Point at national conferences

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As a national leader in sustainability, faculty and students from the Educational Sustainability doctoral program, Office of Sustainability and other university sustainability programs are representing the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Conference & Expo in Pittsburgh Oct. 2-6, 2018. [View Photos] AASHE is the […]

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