U.S. Navy veteran Randi Miranda joined military service to follow in the footsteps of her “favorite human,” her grandfather, Thomas J. Lawrence. The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point senior from Abbotsford was inspired by his U.S. Navy service in Vietnam, and that of her Uncle David, a member of the U.S. Army Special Forces, a “Green […]
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The UW-Stevens Point School of Health Sciences and Wellness hosted the UWSP Foundation Board of Directors on Nov. 4 in the CPS Café. College of Professional Studies Dean Marty Loy welcomed the board and provided updates, followed by a presentation from Professor Corey Huck and our new Legacy Endowed Professor of Population Health Tami Swenson […]
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The culinary historian who wrote the book that inspired the Netflix miniseries “High on the Hog” visited the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Oct. 25-27, 2022. [View Photos] Jessica B. Harris, who is considered by many to be one of the ranking authorities on the food of the African Diaspora – or scattering of the culture, […]
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Author Liz Nilsen spoke to more than 100 community members and students during the Business and Society Lecture Series, hosted by the UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics on Friday, Oct. 28. [View Photos] Nilsen is associate director of the Agile Strategy Lab at the University of North Alabama, director of operations of the […]
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There are many benefits to living near a university. Reasonable living costs, diverse cultural opportunities, youth programming, and community resources are the top reported advantages. At UW-Stevens Point (UWSP) one of those community resources for local businesses and organizations is the School of Business and Economics (SBE). “A thriving local community and a strong pool […]
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Working to find a solution to the urgent staffing issues so many businesses and organizations are facing At this point, everyone is well aware of the global staffing shortages and its far-reaching impact in every industry. The fundamental solutions that have resolved staffing issues in the past are no longer working to settle these issues […]
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The August inflation report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicated that although the annualized rate of inflation declined slightly, inflation remained at a relatively high rate. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 8.2 percent (seasonally adjusted) for the 12 months ending in August, down slightly from the July rate of 8.5%. Month […]
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A sold-out crowd heard from UW-Stevens Point Associate Professor of Management Lyna Matesi, Ph.D., at the 2022 Women in Business Luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 29, hosted by Portage County Business Council. The event provides an opportunity for women in the Central Wisconsin area to network safely, talk about issues that affect their daily professional lives, […]
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Is the U.S. heading into a recession? Historically, the yield curve has been a pretty good indicator of pending recessions. However, it is not foolproof, and cannot predict the duration and severity of recessions. The chart below shows the Treasury yield curve on September 8, 2022. The yield curve is a graphical representation of the […]
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There are two broad factors that affect prices – demand and supply. Generally, inflation is caused when there is a change to one of these factors. If the supply of goods is reduced for a given demand, prices (inflation) will increase until a higher price level is reached that balances the demand to match the […]
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