The Sentry School of Business and Economics hosted its annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet on Friday, April 26 in the UW-Stevens Point Dreyfus University Center, sponsored by Associated Bank. The school presented 78 scholarships and awards, totaling $93,700 to students. Congratulations to all the award winners and thank you to our donors for your continued […]
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FISH founder presented 2024 Student Heroes Award
Alexis Wright co-founded Fishing Inspires Special Hearts (F.I.S.H.) to enrich the lives of children with special needs by providing the opportunity to spend time outdoors and get hooked on fishing. During a one-day event each summer, special anglers are paired with experienced fishermen to try to catch the big one! With a double major in […]
More...UWSP School of Education Celebrates Teaching and Learning at 2024 banquet
The School of Education hosted its annual Oscar W. Neale Celebration of Teaching and Learning on Monday, April 22 in the UW-Stevens Point Dreyfus University Center. The school presented 87 scholarships and awards, totaling $153,325 to current students and alumni. Congratulations to all the award winners and thank you to our donors for your continued […]
More...Spring 2024 UWSP Chancellor’s Leadership Award winners announced
Each semester, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s best and brightest student leaders are presented with the Chancellor’s Leadership Award. This semester, nine 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 […]
More...Inaugural Case in Point Business Solutions Competition focuses on opportunities for local tourism
A champion was crowned in a competition that had students at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point collaborating with the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau to help find funding solutions for local tourism efforts. The inaugural Case in Point Business Solutions Competition had four teams, made up by 19 students, working on a specific […]
More...Fischer selected to lead School of Health Sciences and Wellness at UW-Stevens Point
Julia Fischer, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, has been named the assistant dean and head of the UW-Stevens Point School of Health Sciences and Wellness, announced College of Professional Studies Dean Rebecca Sommer, Ph.D. Fischer has been serving as the school’s interim assistant dean since June 2023 and replaces Sommer, who was named CPS dean in December. She […]
More...School of Education hosts 2024 Educators Rising Wisconsin Summit
Nearly 300 enthusiastic high school students from 30 school districts across the state soared as they explored future career opportunities in education at the 2024 Educators Rising Wisconsin Annual Summit and Competition Wednesday, March 6, hosted by the UW-Stevens Point School of Education. [View Photos] This year’s summit themed, “Take Flight and Soar!,” was intended […]
More...Finance student taking financial literacy research to the state capitol
A recent legislation will require financial literacy education courses in Wisconsin high schools starting the fall of 2024. In response, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point junior Henry Niedbalski will present his investigations on the current state of financial literacy education in schools at the 20th anniversary Research in the Rotunda event on Wednesday, March 6. [Event […]
More...Literacy Lab earns Boys & Girls Club Community Award
A tutoring program that matches UW-Stevens Point reading students with local youth was recognized by the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County. The UWSP Literacy Lab at Jefferson Elementary was presented the 2023 Community Partnership Award during the BGC Awards Night on Feb. 27 in the Dreyfus University Center Laird Room. [Literacy Lab Photos] […]
More...Job Growth
In January, the Bureau of Economic Analysis released its preliminary estimate for fourth quarter 2023 economic growth in the United States. Economic growth is measured by changes in Gross Domestic Product, which is the value of goods and services produced in a given time period. Although rising interest rates slowed the economy in the first […]
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