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CBEI Central Wisconsin Spring 2025 Report & Developing an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Central Wisconsin

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CBEI presentation

Thank you, Michael and Welcome, Naomi! by Scott Wallace Michael Brierton, senior research assistant, has accomplished much during his three-year academic career at UWSP. Michael and fellow accounting major Brooke Peterson recently took first place at the Wisconsin RMA Commercial Lending Case Competition for the second year in a row. Michael presented his research, A […]

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The 2025 Spring Economic Scorecard–The Year of the Tariff

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Kevin Bahr

The United States entered 2025 with the largest and strongest economy in the world. In 2024, moderate economic growth continued, with more Americans working than ever before. Job gains were recorded in every month with December the 48th consecutive month of job growth. The labor market was balanced with unemployment hovering around 4.0% and real […]

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Beeber earns CPS Faculty Heroes Award for supporting future educators

Maggie Beeber

For thousands of future educators, Maggie Beeber has been a guiding star—a beacon of wisdom, compassion and unwavering support. Through every conversation, every piece of advice and every encouragement, Maggie has helped shape not only the careers of future teachers, but also the lives of young learners who benefit from the dedication and passion of […]

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CPS students earn 2025 UWSP Chancellor’s Leadership Award

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Old Main

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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Child Life advocate earns 2025 CPS Student Heroes Award

Tessa Wheat

Tessa Wheat, a family and consumer sciences student at UW-Stevens Point, turned her personal journey with the rare Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome into a passion for helping others as an advocate for children facing health challenges. As a leader in the Child Life Association of Stevens Point (CLASP), she has organized outreach efforts like teddy bear […]

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Student examines credit unions and banks at 2025 Research in the Rotunda

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Research in the Rotunda

Sentry School of Business and Economics student Michael Brierton was among elite undergraduate students from around the Universities of Wisconsin at the 21st annual Research in the Rotunda at the State Capitol in Madison on April 2. [View Photos] Supported by Sentry School faculty member Prof. Scott Wallace, Brierton presented “Comparative Study of Credit Unions […]

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The Federal Reserve and Interest Rate Changes

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The Federal Reserve and Interest Rate Changes

The Federal Reserve has been in the spotlight recently as the great debate over interest rates, specifically the lowering of interest rates, has been the subject of much discussion both economically and politically. The economy is significantly impacted by monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. government. Fiscal policy includes government spending and tax policies, […]

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Education students judge Riverside Elementary annual science fair

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Science Fair

How does a feeding tube work? Did dinosaurs really have feathers? What’s the dirtiest place in my school? These were just a few of the 112 projects on display at the 23rd Annual “Giants in Science” Science Fair on Thursday, March 13, hosted by Riverside Elementary School of the D.C. Everest School District. While kindergarten-5th […]

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UWSP hosts 2025 Educators Rising State Conference and Competitions

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Educators Rising

More than 300 enthusiastic high school students from 35 school districts across the state were in full force as they explored future career opportunities in education at the 2025 Educators Rising State Conference and Competitions Friday, March 7, hosted by the UW-Stevens Point School of Education. [View Photos] Themed “In It Together,” the summit included […]

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Case in Point Business Solutions Competition aims to build Central Wisconsin Food Truck Association membership

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Case in Point

From creating a custom food truck app and a members-only WhatsApp group to leveraging an internship program and building a library of resources, student groups shared step-by-step implementation plans during the 2025 UW-Stevens Point Case in Point Business Solutions Competition. [View Photos] Case in Point provided 20 students who applied with hands-on consulting experience, working […]

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