The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will establish its own independent Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program following approval by the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents at its April meeting. The new three-year doctoral program will begin enrolling students in summer 2028 and marks the transition away from a long-standing consortium with UW-Madison. UW-Stevens Point and UW-Madison have jointly offered a […]
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School of Education honors students, alumni at 2026 Celebration of Teaching and Learning banquet
The School of Education hosted its annual Oscar W. Neale Celebration of Teaching and Learning on Monday, April 27 in the UW-Stevens Point Dreyfus University Center. The school presented 94 scholarships and awards, totaling over $140,200 to current students and alumni. Congratulations to all the award winners and thank you to our donors for your […]
More...Tang earns CPS Faculty Heroes Award for Feeding Student Success
For students facing food insecurity, Deborah Tang has been a powerful force for compassion, equity and care. Through her leadership, the Feeding Student Success fund became a vital initiative that ensures students have access to nourishment while preserving dignity and a sense of belonging. By helping establish dedicated funds and rallying campus and community support […]
More...UWSP student researchers showcase community health and consumer AI insights at State Capitol
Undergraduate researchers from UW-Stevens Point were among an elite group of students representing the Universities of Wisconsin at the 22nd annual Research in the Rotunda on March 11 at the State Capitol in Madison. Their work showcased the wide impact of student scholarship, from community health and substance access to the future of consumer behavior […]
More...The Beginning of Year Labor Market
For many Americans, the labor market, inflation, and housing affordability are perhaps the most important economic measures that affect their daily lives and economic standard of living. This blog will focus on the labor market, which provides a mirror for the U.S. economy. Economic growth continued in 2025, but not all was well with the […]
More...UWSP Chancellor’s Leadership Award winners announced for fall 2025
Each semester, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s best and brightest student leaders are presented with the Chancellor’s Leadership Award. This semester, 13 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...From Coursework to Real-World Impact: Understanding the Healthcare Administration Capstone Project
Jodi Olmsted brings a lifetime of experience to the University of Wisconsin Master of Science in Healthcare Administration. With an extensive background in dental hygiene and consulting, Jodi teaches multiple courses in the 100 percent online program, including the capstone and pre-capstone courses. The capstone project takes everything students have learned throughout the program and gives them the opportunity to apply […]
More...State Building Commission approves UW-Stevens Point’s Sentry Hall modernization project
The Sentry School of Business and Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will have a new home with the approval of the $98 million Sentry Hall modernization project by the State Building Commission on Oct. 28. “This capital project will transform the Collins Classroom Center into a state-of-the-art facility to house the Sentry School. […]
More...Closing the Loop: Six Weeks in Washington
As my six-week internship with APTA’s Government Affairs team comes to a close, one thing has become clear: advocacy in healthcare demands persistence, collaboration and adaptability. Whether through federal policy shaping the Medicare fee schedule or state laws redefining PT scope, every victory reflects teamwork and tireless coordination between APTA staff, members and policymakers. With […]
More...Meet the 2025 Alexa Posny Scholar – Matthew Rinehart
Every journey has a starting point—mine just happened to be on a football field in Winona, Minn. My name is Matthew Rinehart, and I’m honored to serve as the 2025 Alexa Posny Scholar. I will spend the next six weeks as an intern with the Government Affairs team at American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) headquarters in […]
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