Mickey James Hollander has served at the frontlines of two wars for the United States. His first life-and-death encounter came as a 21-year-old paratrooper in the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne in 1991 as part of Operation Desert Storm, when he delivered essential supplies to U.S. troops fighting Iraqi forces in Kuwait. Now, the 51-year-old University […]
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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point School of Education celebrated teachers and future educators in a virtual awards ceremony on Monday, April 27. [Photo Gallery] The School of Education awarded 66 awards totaling $98,330 as student award winners, alumni teachers, donors and cooperating teachers were recognized in a video presentation. Scholarship Descriptions Partners & Alumni Awards […]
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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, 14 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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The UW-Stevens Point Division of Interior Architecture recognized its 2019-20 graduates, student scholarship and award winners and donors during a virtual ceremony on Friday, April 24. [Photo Album] College of Professional Studies Outstanding Students Dean’s Award1st Year: Gabe Lemke, Olivia Piloni2nd Year: Claire Allen3rd Year: Andrew Kluck4th Year: Megan Schuette Division Awards for Academic Excellence1st […]
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The UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics handed out $89,925 in 54 scholarships as well as multiple awards to students and faculty at its 2020 Virtual Awards Reception Friday, April 24 via an online video. [Photo Album] The School of Business and Economics is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business […]
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Never again. Shortages of PPE (personal protective equipment), medical testing, and medical supplies such as ventilators occurred across the country. While the U.S. spends more on healthcare than any other nation, inappropriate (or lack of) planning and vulnerable global supply chains left the U.S. without the equipment necessary to protect healthcare workers, first-responders, and its […]
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It was a perfect match for all 13 students graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in May 2020 who applied for a dietetic internship, a 1,200-hour supervised internship that is a necessary prerequisite for becoming a Registered Dietitian. This year’s 100% placement rate for these competitive nationwide dietetic internships is well above the national […]
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The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission was created by the United States Congress in October 2000 with the legislative mandate to monitor and report to Congress on the national security implications of the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the United States and China. In 2019 the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission held a hearing […]
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The stock market is not the economy. However, the stock market reflects what is expected to happen to the economy. Although some political leaders doubted the impact of the coronavirus on the United States, a growing uncertainty was becoming evident in U.S. financial markets. As the coronavirus worked its way through China, South Korea, and […]
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The UW-Stevens Point School of Health Promotion and Human Development presented nearly $20,000 in scholarships at its 2020 Virtual Awards Reception Friday, April 17 via an online video. [Photo Album] Grace Hendel Dietetics Scholarship Recipient: Jensynn Lesinski This scholarship was established by the friends, family, and colleagues of Grace Hendel in 1996 to honor her […]
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