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
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 […]
More...Research in the Rotunda: Understanding Employability
Central Wisconsin employers want the right fit for their organization and students are looking make themselves marketable in the workforce. UW-Stevens Point business administration senior Jordan Stuart presented his research on “Understanding Employability: A Mixed Methods Study of Hiring Decisions in Central Wisconsin” at the 15th annual Research in the Rotunda event Wednesday, April 11, at […]
More...2018 School of Communication Sciences and Disorders Awards
The UW-Stevens Point School of Communication Sciences and Disorders presented nearly $20,000 in scholarships at its 2018 Awards Reception Saturday, April 7 in the Dreyfus University Center Alumni Room. [Photo Gallery] A School Tradition: The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders developed the tradition of giving student and alumni awards in 1967 and expanded that […]
More...2018 School of Health Care Professions Awards Reception
The UW-Stevens Point School of Health Care Professions handed out dean’s awards and scholarships at its 2018 Awards Reception Friday, April 6 in the CPS Café. [Photo Gallery] Dean’s Awards Athletic Training Outstanding Junior: Casandra Klubertanz Outstanding Seniors: Jacqueline Keating and Jarret Byrnes Clinical Laboratory Science – Medical Technology Outstanding First Year: Makayla Beggs Outstanding […]
More...Mason Czaikowski: Internships provide experience, often lead to jobs
Mason Czaikowski grew up in Stevens Point and wants to stay in the community. Going to the local university made sense economically and gave him a learning experience at a local business. “I grew up here. I like the community. I really want a career here. The university was a great fit. I was conscious […]
More...CPS Students Sweep WiSys Quick Pitch Competition
With jargon specific to certain professions and industries, explaining academic research can be cumbersome. But in a three-minute presentation at the WiSys Quick Pitch Competition on Feb. 16, students at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point created a persuasive and compelling quick pitch of their research and/or innovative idea. Cash prizes were handed out to the […]
More...John Bernd: 1922-2018
Retired UW-Stevens Point Professor of Education John Bernd died Jan. 28, 2018, at the age of 95. He was selected as the first chair of the then Department of Education in 1965. Education was the fulcrum of his life. It started with his own education in La Crosse, at Central High School and La Crosse […]
More...Clinical Laboratory Science students set for Practicums
After an extensive interview process with health care organizations, 37 students in the clinical laboratory science (CLS) program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point are set to be placed at hospitals around the state for clinical practicums beginning in fall 2018. [View Photos] “There are entry-level expectations for new graduates which could not be achieved […]
More...More than 500 CPS students earn Dean’s List honors
Fall semester 2017 grades are in and a total of 523 students had a GPA over 3.75, including 216 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: 33 (10) Athletic Training: 3 (2) […]
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