It’s all about the numbers for 18-year-old Madison Ackley, who will break several records when she graduates from UW-Stevens Point May 20 with a degree in accounting. She will be the youngest graduate in 41 years, the second youngest overall, the youngest female and the youngest Native American to ever graduate from the university. Was […]
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Lynzie Ashley is determined to become a teacher of the visually impaired and teach braille to other students who are blind to influence the lives of young students – a dream she has had since junior high. She volunteers to share her story with other UW-Stevens Point School of Education students so they can be […]
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The School of Education hosted its annual Oscar W. Neale Celebration of Teaching and Learning on Monday, April 24 in the UW-Stevens Point Dreyfus University Center. The school presented 77 scholarships and awards, totaling $116,575 to current students and alumni. Congratulations to all the award winners and thank you to our donors for your continued […]
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UW-Stevens Point Assistant Professor Beth Kinslow advocates for improved mental health and wellbeing as a certified mental health first aid instructor through the National Council of Mental Wellbeing. Because of Beth’s training and passion for improved mental health, UWSP students, athletes, coaches, faculty and staff have learned to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms […]
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Okay, I admit, when I was a college student, I knew some of these tips, but definitely not all of them. Had I, I probably would have saved myself (and my parents) some money when it came to paying for college. Because let’s be honest, everyone wants to save their money for other things and […]
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Nearly 300 high school students from 30 school districts across the state explored future career opportunities in education at the 2023 Educators Rising Wisconsin Annual Summit and Competition Wednesday, March 1, hosted by the UW-Stevens Point School of Education. [View Photos] This year’s summit themed, “The Power of You,” was intended for students in grades […]
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Flexibility in accounting class options introduces new possibilities for traditional, transfer, and non-traditional students. “Creativity” and “accounting” are two words not typical thought of as going together. But “creativity” and “accounting” can go together well. How? Just ask University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s accounting faculty. Their creativity is helping to develop a high-quality accounting educational experience […]
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Now with the rising need for more substitute teachers, UW-Stevens Point students are now able to meet the need for substitute teachers due to a recent change in state law. UWSP is helping to address the need for more substitute teachers. More than 70 UWSP students have been approved to be substitute teachers. Students like […]
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University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point senior business administration major and Wausau native Roy Thorson began 2023 with some significant news. He learned he had won the Tommy G. Thompson Leadership Scholarship, awarded to one student at each University of Wisconsin campus. In his application, Thorson highlighted his nearly two years as president of the Pointers Vote […]
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The ROTC Northwoods Battalion at UW-Stevens Point was ranked 15th out of 274 in the nation for its Order of Merit score. This ranks ROTC cadets on academics, physical abilities and university athletics participation, campus leadership evaluations, summer training and extracurricular activities. “Our cadets have performed exceptionally well this last year and rank among the finest […]
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