Janet Malone: 1937-2018

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Janet Malone, professor emerita in the School of Health Promotion and Human Development, died April 4, 2018, in Lincoln, Neb. She was a faculty member in the School of Home Economics from 1981 until her retirement in 1999. She taught child growth and development classes, grant writing, and graduate studies in human and community resources. […]

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CPS students honored with 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, 24 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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Fourth Annual Reeder’s Ruck and Run

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Along the Wisconsin River and through the Stevens Point Sculpture Park, the legacy of Cadet Alex Reeder carried on as 70 participants completed the Fourth Annual Reeder’s Ruck and Run on April 28, 2018. Many thanks to the dozens of UW-Stevens Point ROTC cadets and volunteers who helped make it a huge success and remember […]

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2018 UWSP School of Education Scholarship Banquet

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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point celebrated teachers and future educators at the 2018 Oscar W. Neale Celebration of Teaching and Learning in the Dreyfus University Center Laird Room on Friday, April 27. [Photo Gallery] The School of Education awarded 70 awards totaling $96,500 as student award winners, alumni teachers, donors and cooperating teachers were honored […]

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Interior Architecture program hosts 2018 Golden Ruler Event

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The UW-Stevens Point Division of Interior Architecture continued its tradition called the Golden Ruler Event: An Evening With Interior Architecture as the program recognized its 2017-18 graduates, student scholarship and award winners, donors, alumni and supporting professionals in the CPS Cafe on Friday, April 27. [Photo Gallery] The event was highlighted by alumni guest speaker […]

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School of Business and Economics Awards Scholarships

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The UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics handed out 42 student scholarships as well as multiple awards to students and faculty at its 2018 Awards Reception sponsored by Associated Bank Friday, April 20 in the Dreyfus University Center Laird Room. [Photo Gallery] The School of Business and Economics is accredited by the Association to […]

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Student Research: The Impact of the Built Environment on Residents with Alzheimer’s and Dementia

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Providing a comfortable and meaningful living environment for seniors affected by Alzheimer’s in a relaxed, home-like atmosphere is an important goal for many health care organizations. UW-Stevens Point senior interior architecture student Abbey Johnson shared her design to meet this goal at the 17th Annual UW System Symposium for Undergraduate Research, Scholarly and Creative Activity […]

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School of Health Promotion and Human Development Awards Presented

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The UW-Stevens Point School of Health Promotion and Human Development presented nearly $15,000 in scholarships at its 2018 Awards Reception Thursday, April 19 in the College of Professional Studies Building. [Photo Gallery] Donor Speaker: Professor Emeritus John Munson John created the first academic wellness program in the United States at UW-Stevens Point. He led the […]

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The (Madyson) Main Reason: 2018 CPS Heroes Award

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Demonstrating consistent determination to serve the greater good and those in need, Madyson Main helps UW-Stevens Point students access their education through the Disability and Assistive Technology Center. She also traveled to a special needs orphanage in Romania to work with children with severe physical, mental and emotional challenges. For helping those in need on […]

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2018 UWSP College of Professional Studies Faculty Heroes Award: Annie Wetter

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As a founding member and president of Portage County Can, Annie Wetter, Ph.D., guides the organization to improve the well-being of the community through development of partnerships that promote healthy eating and active living. Her passion and energy pulls the community together with UW-Stevens Point students who share their talents. For her efforts, the professor […]

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