From tinsel roll to reindeer ring toss, young fans enjoyed Education Day in Quandt Fieldhouse as students in the UW-Stevens Point SHAPER Club (Students for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation) organized wacky holiday activities during the Pointers women’s basketball 79-32 win over Marian on Thursday, Dec. 19. The original plan for Education Day was to […]
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For the first time ever, the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point celebrated its graduates as 31 student physical therapists received their degrees on Dec. 14, 2024. In addition to the university’s commencement, the DPT program held a special pinning ceremony to mark this historic achievement. The program’s first […]
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As 2024 comes to an end, overall, the U.S. economy is in great shape. Housing continues to be a sore spot, but the economy keeps rolling along. In 2024 economic growth was strong with more Americans working than ever as job gains continued and real wages were increasing. The U.S. stock market hit several record […]
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A retired educator couple with a history of giving is adding to their impact with a transformational gift to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Jim and Madeleine Haine of Stevens Point have committed an additional $500,000 to the Sentry School of Business and Economics at UW-Stevens Point, bringing their lifetime gifts to more than […]
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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 79 scholarships and awards, totaling more than $90,000 to students. Congratulations to all the award winners and thank you to our donors for […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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