So, do you think the Social Security taxes that you currently pay go into a trust fund to pay you retirement income in the future? The answer to that question would be “no”. In the next few blogs we’ll take a look at Social Security – the basics of how it works, and how it […]
More...Wausau professionals among first MBA participants at UW-Stevens Point
As a lifelong learner, Brittany Disher wanted to earn a master’s degree. Now the commercial banker from Wausau has a chance to achieve her goal by taking courses near where she lives and works. Disher and 45 other students are enrolled in the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s new Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Applied […]
More...First Day of UW-Stevens Point MBA
After years of planning, the MBA in Applied Leadership and Decision-Making program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point officially began Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, with students attending BUS 710 Financial Leadership Through Applied Decision-Making with Prof. Kevin Bahr in Marshfield and Stevens Point. View Photos
More...UW-Stevens Point student serves community children with summer internship
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point senior Jessica Enstad has always had a passion for working with children and for serving and helping others. This summer, she was able to put that enthusiasm into practice through an internship at the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County, serving as director of the Madison View Extension club in […]
More...UW-Stevens Point ranked #2 in Best Colleges for Education Majors
The education program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has been ranked as second in the nation according to Study.com. The site’s Best Colleges for Education Majors list ranked UW-Stevens Point’s education program highly for program outcomes, graduation and retention rates, advising services, student organization opportunities and vast program options. “The UW-Stevens Point School of […]
More...First year of UW-Stevens Point Health Careers Camp introduces students to future careers
Area high school students got a behind-the-scenes look at potential future jobs during the UW-Stevens Point Health Careers Camp, sponsored by Marshfield Clinic Health System, June 11-14, 2019. The 17 students are completing exploration rotations at medical facilities including Marshfield Medical Center, Medical College of Wisconsin and Bridge Community Health Clinic in Wausau, as well […]
More...Doctorate in Educational Sustainability at UW-Stevens Point Holds Residency
Doctoral students from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability program attended orientation, colloquium and residency programming June 11-15, 2019. [View Photos] All 37 students enrolled in the first three cohorts of the online program were on campus on June 11 for a talk by keynote speaker Deborah Rowe and poster presentations by […]
More...UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield offering new programs
MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAW) — Education is arguably one of the most valuable assets to a community. The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus in Marshfield is increasing their education opportunities. [Watch Video] And its new MBA program is proof. Lyna Matesi is an assistant professor and also the director of the MBA program. “It can be […]
More...Students honored on spring 2019 CPS Dean’s List
The grades for the 2019 spring semester are in and a total of 459 students had a GPA over 3.75, including 178 with a perfect 4.0, to earn dean’s list honors at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Professional Studies. Congratulations to all! Dean’s List by major (number of 4.0): Accounting: 26 (11) Athletic […]
More...UW-Stevens Point students selected for Health Scholars Program
Both students and the community will benefit from a new scholarship partnership between the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Marshfield Clinic Health System that aims to support, educate and train aspiring health care professionals in Central Wisconsin. Starting this fall, 10 students will take part in the UW-Stevens Point Health Scholars Program, sponsored by Marshfield […]
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