​News Release Archive

The following archive includes releases from September 2011 through March 2022.
Current releases may be found at the News Center.


There are 1675 news releases, displaying 30 per page.



3/23/2022
UW-Stevens Point Museum of Natural History Collection Crawl set for April 2
Get a behind-the-scenes look at scientific research and teaching collections of animals, fish, plants and prehistoric specimens at UW-Stevens Point during a special event open to the public April 2.  The Mus

3/18/2022
Community sustainability major coming to UW-Stevens Point this fall
The new major integrates the social, ethical and political dimensions of environmental sciences with the tools to foster community change.

3/18/2022
April planetarium, observatory and Junior Scientist programs at UW-Stevens Point
From hearing Native American stories to presentations about exploring the solar system, there's something for all ages this April at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's Allen F. Blocher Planetarium and Arthur J. Pejsa Observatory.

3/16/2022
Data expert to discuss how algorithms decide our fate at free UW-Stevens Point lecture
New York Times best-selling author and data expert Cathy O'Neil will present "Algorithms Don't Predict the Future, They Cause the Future" from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29. Attend in person at the Dreyfus University Center Laird Room or via Zoom.

3/16/2022
Spring back into nature at UW-Stevens Point's Schmeeckle Reserve
The free family nature programs are offered in March and April and taught by UWSP students.

3/15/2022
UW-Stevens Point to host Conference on the Small City and Regional Community March 24
The conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. via Zoom, with a selection of presenters on the theme of "Building Infrastructure in Small Cities, Towns and Rural Areas: Current Needs and Future Designs."

3/11/2022
UW-Stevens Point's 90FM prepares for return of the world's largest trivia contest
Returning to fully in-person for the first time since 2019, the world's largest trivia contest will be held April 8-10 by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point radio station, 90FM WWSP.

3/11/2022
UW-Stevens Point students capturing 'the spirit of curling' at national championships
The Curling Association of UWSP took gold in the 2022 USA Curling College National Championship March 11-13.

3/10/2022
UW-Stevens Point's Cornerstone Press to launch two new titles
The student-staffed press will release a book of fiction and another of poetry on Wednesday, March 16.

3/3/2022
 UW-Stevens Point researching hemp farming for economic, environmental benefits
Ten students and four faculty advisers in biology, chemistry and natural resources are collaborating to show how hemp could once again be a major crop – one that not only generates revenue for Wisconsin farmers but has positive effects on the environment.

3/3/2022
UW-Stevens Point faculty to lead public discussions on the invasion of Ukraine
Talks will be held March 9 (also livestreamed) and 17, led by faculty members Jeff Leigh, history, and Jeff Snowbarger, English.

3/2/2022
UW-Stevens Point drama 'As We Climb' confronts gender inequities and sexism
The show is an original devised theatre production, created through collaboration and improvisation by the student actors and director.

3/1/2022
UW-Stevens Point bringing Irish, country performances to campus in March
Gaelic Storm will perform Wednesday, March 9, and John Berry will perform Friday, March 11.

2/28/2022
UW-Stevens Point SBDC sponsoring expo for veteran-owned businesses
The expo will showcase veteran businesses, connect community members with veteran business owners and highlight veteran resources and support services in the area. It is free and open to the public.

2/28/2022
UW-Stevens Point's planetarium, observatory and Junior Scientist programs in March
Shows are held throughout the month and are free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.

2/18/2022
Alumnus and leading economist to present free lecture at UW-Stevens Point
List will present "The Voltage Effect: How to Make Good Ideas Great and Great Ideas Scale" at 8 a.m. Friday, March 4, in the Alumni Room of the Dreyfus University Center, 1015 Reserve St., Stevens Point.

2/16/2022
UW-Stevens Point to host Educators Rising Wisconsin state conference
Educators Rising Wisconsin is a network of educators and students who promote teaching careers.

2/14/2022
UW-Stevens Point to host Emmy-winning TV producer for free lecture
Thomas G. Lemmer will present "American Food: A screening and discussion about food systems, television, immigration and sustainability" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, in Room 333 of the Communication Arts Center. It is free and open to the public.

2/11/2022
UW-Stevens Point to host natural resources speaker series
The 2022 Spring Seminar Series is sponsored by the Wisconsin Center for Wildlife and the CNR at UW-Stevens Point.

2/10/2022
UW-Stevens Point alumni in key roles for Olympic team
The Chinese National women's ice hockey team is coached by Brian Idalski, and Hailey Rock is its athletic trainer. Both are UW-Stevens Point alumni.

2/9/2022
Learn and reflect at Black History Month events at UW-Stevens Point
Join February events including a presentation of the history of African American music and performances by a comedian, musicians and actors.

2/9/2022
Center for Inclusive Excellence opens in Marshfield
Located at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Marshfield, it provides a comfortable, bias-free place where individuals and groups can hold meetings and enjoy educational programs.

2/8/2022
UW-Stevens Point's School of Business and Economics earns reaccreditation by AACSB
Reaccreditation reaffirms the high quality of the school's programs and validates its growth and continuous improvement.

2/2/2022
UW-Stevens Point to host area schools for 2022 North Regional Wisconsin Science Olympiad
Teams will showcase their innovation in nearly 30 demonstrations and skills tests on Saturday, Feb. 19. T

2/2/2022
UW-Stevens Point Jazz Festival this Friday
State high school and middle school students will spend the day in classes at UWSP and guest artist, tap dancer Max Pollak, will perform in concert that evening. Tickets are now available.

1/28/2022
UW-Stevens Point to have staged readings of "The Shadow Box" at its three campuses
Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9, at UWSP at Wausau; Thursday and Friday, Feb. 10-11, at the Noel Fine Arts Center Room 221 on the UW-Stevens Point campus; and at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at UWSP at Marshfield.

1/26/2022
Window into water quality opens for UW-Stevens Point student
Isabel Dunn discovered her love of water during her family's summers on Lake Huron.

1/19/2022
UW-Stevens Point's Cornerstone Press to launch newest short fiction collection
 Cornerstone Press will release "Township" by Ohio author Jamie Lyn Smith, at 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 27, via a Zoom webinar.

1/19/2022
UW-Stevens Point offering aquatic classes for adults and children
Classes begin Monday, Jan. 31, as part of the Stevens Point Lifelong Aquatics Supporting Health (SPLASH), formerly SNAP program.

1/14/2022
Planetarium, observatory and Junior Scientist programs at UW-Stevens Point
Free and open to the public, these programs take audiences on a journey across the universe.