The Stevens Point Area Public School District (SPAPSD) and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) School of Education team up to shape the future of physical education. Together, they provide essential practicum experience for future educators, training over 30 physical education degree students each semester. A practicum is a period of hands-on training where students […]
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Students brought bold, data-driven strategies to help Noble Community Clinics expand its reach and recruit talent during the Fall 2025 Case in Point Business Solutions Competition at UW-Stevens Point. [View Photos] Case in Point provided 26 students who applied with hands-on consulting experience, working in teams to develop innovative solutions for a local partner, Noble […]
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Jodi Olmsted brings a lifetime of experience to the University of Wisconsin Master of Science in Healthcare Administration. With an extensive background in dental hygiene and consulting, Jodi teaches multiple courses in the 100 percent online program, including the capstone and pre-capstone courses. The capstone project takes everything students have learned throughout the program and gives them the opportunity to apply […]
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When University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point student and Stevens Point native Gracie Gundersen graduated from high school, she was ready to explore what lied beyond her hometown and state. After visiting colleges across the Midwest, she initially enrolled at Indiana University South Bend, pursuing a degree in criminal justice. “I had never even applied to UWSP,” […]
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Overview The Federal Reserve is the key driver of short-term interest rates in the United States economy through its monetary policy, which is implemented primarily through targeting the federal (fed) funds rate. The fed funds rate is the overnight borrowing rate between banks, a very short-term interest rate that when changed, typically has a rippling […]
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The Sentry School of Business and Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will have a new home with the approval of the $98 million Sentry Hall modernization project by the State Building Commission on Oct. 28. “This capital project will transform the Collins Classroom Center into a state-of-the-art facility to house the Sentry School. […]
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As my six-week internship with APTA’s Government Affairs team comes to a close, one thing has become clear: advocacy in healthcare demands persistence, collaboration and adaptability. Whether through federal policy shaping the Medicare fee schedule or state laws redefining PT scope, every victory reflects teamwork and tireless coordination between APTA staff, members and policymakers. With […]
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By historical standards, the U.S. unemployment rate was at a relatively low 4.3% in August. Dissecting the overall unemployment rate into the unemployment rate for various worker groups, however, provides greater insight and a different perspective on the labor market. This blog will take a look at some of the labor market challenges for various […]
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At the halfway point of my internship with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Government Affairs team, one thing is clear: advocacy in healthcare requires persistence and adaptability. The modern U.S. healthcare system faces considerable challenges, compounded by an ever-changing political landscape. The APTA team meets these head-on, adjusting strategies daily to keep physical therapy […]
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As I was heading out of the house one morning, my young children were chatting at the breakfast table, their conversation drifting toward the story of The Wizard of Oz. My husband, knowing my childhood love for the tale, turned to me and asked, “What was it that all the main characters were searching for […]
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