UW-Stevens Point MBA student Lada Xiong-Vang is leaving a positive impact on her community for future generations by applying what she is learning as a graduate student to economic development projects in Wausau. Lada is a true community leader with roles in the Central Wisconsin Hmong Professionals organization and the Diversity Affairs Commission of Marathon […]
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“The ATHENA Leadership Award® is presented to an individual who displays professional excellence, community service, and actively assists women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. The ATHENA Leadership Award® was inspired by the goddess of Greek mythology known for her strength, courage, wisdom and enlightenment. The award’s rich history, international scope, and focus on […]
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Growing up in Wausau most of my life, it took me moving to college to see the assets Wausau had. I enjoy being here and my family anchors me here, but I have seen new people move in and out of Wausau struggling to find their niche, connect with people and enjoy Wausau’s assets. Being […]
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Sometimes it takes generations to break the cycle of poverty and oppression. And even when the cycle is broken, it can be easy to fall back into. As a child of political refugees, my parents came to America with nothing but the shirts on their back. My parents spoke little English and did their best […]
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Mickey James Hollander has served at the frontlines of two wars for the United States. His first life-and-death encounter came as a 21-year-old paratrooper in the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne in 1991 as part of Operation Desert Storm, when he delivered essential supplies to U.S. troops fighting Iraqi forces in Kuwait. Now, the 51-year-old University […]
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As a lifelong learner, Brittany Disher wanted to earn a master’s degree. Now the commercial banker from Wausau has a chance to achieve her goal by taking courses near where she lives and works. Disher and 45 other students are enrolled in the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s new Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Applied […]
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Stevens Point and the surrounding area is full of fun events to attend! Here’s one I enjoyed last weekend: A few friends and I made a spontaneous trip to Wausau this past weekend to watch the hot air balloons at the balloon rally! It was spectacular! Tons of people were there, loaded with lawn chairs, […]
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