​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 192 Admissions news releases, displaying 30 per page.

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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.

3/3/2022
 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.

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.

2/10/2022
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.

12/9/2021
All that jazz: Voice is the instrument of this UW-Stevens Point graduate
On Dec. 11, Lexie Lakmann will be only the second music major to graduate with voice as her instrument in the jazz studies program.

12/8/2021
UW-Stevens Point to offer three in-person commencement ceremonies Dec. 11
Ceremonies will be held at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the Multi-Activity Center inside Marshfield Clinic Health System Champions Hall, 2050 Fourth Ave., Stevens Point.

12/2/2021
Generous gift endows cello and music advocacy fellowship at UW-Stevens Point
 The gift endows a fund that will augment an existing part-time teaching position in the Department of Music and create the full-time Edmund Bukolt Faculty Fellowship in Cello/Music Education Advocacy.

11/4/2021
UW-Stevens Point students find support through Veteran Services, Veterans Club
UW-Stevens Point will offer a Veterans Day ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. The public is invited.

11/3/2021
UW-Stevens Point, Skyward partner on new campus internship center
The Skyward Internship Center, located in the university Science Building, is now open during the week to provide Skyward interns with office space and a direct Skyward internship manager for guidance and mentorship.

10/7/2021
UW-Stevens Point drama "Red Velvet" puts hidden history in the spotlight
The drama, which asks if we are as far removed from history as we think, will be performed Oct. 8-10 and 14-16 by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Department of Theatre and Dance.

9/28/2021
Engineering partnership benefits students, Wausau area, UW campuses
A partnership between the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and UW-Platteville creates opportunity for more students in north central Wisconsin to pursue engineering degrees without having to leave the area.

9/27/2021
UW-Stevens Point maintains enrollment, with transfers up
First-year students increased slightly to 1,571 on the Stevens Point campus compared to 2020, a year with the record-setting increase and the strongest gain in the UW System.

9/14/2021
 UW-Stevens Point ranked among top Midwest public universities
 The university was recognized for solid reputation among peer institutions, retention of first-year students and low student-to-faculty ratio.

8/30/2021
UW-Stevens Point to bring back live theatre and dance performances
First Nighters dinner series and individual show tickets are on sale starting Wednesday, Sept. 1.

8/26/2021
Legacy Foundation gift of $3 million will enhance community health
The gift creates a partnership and collaboration to identify and address challenges and opportunities related to public health of communities in South Wood County.

8/9/2021
Flexibility, credit for work experience help UW-Stevens Point students FinishUp business their degree
UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics now offers a FinishUp program with enhanced flexibility in scheduling classes, generous credit transfer from area technical colleges and the ability to receiving college credit for prior work experience.

7/30/2021
'Hit Submit' to apply to UW-Stevens Point starting Aug. 1
Fall 2022 applicants are encouraged to "Hit Submit" at www.uwsp.edu/applynow for the best chance of earning a UWSP scholarship.

5/19/2021
Mentoring led UW-Stevens Point graduate to career advocating for others
Sierra Krueger will graduate this Saturday with a degree in social work.

5/17/2021
UW-Stevens Point Soil Judging Team places second in National Soil Judging Contest
A team of 19 students placed second overall in the 2021 National Soil Judging Contest, the highest placement ever for the UW-Stevens Point Soil Judging Team.

4/22/2021
UW-Stevens Point childcare center nationally recognized for environmental education, practices
The Helen R. Godfrey University Child Learning and Care Center (UCLCC) has been recognized among the 2021 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools award honorees.

3/25/2021
90FM station manager honored for leading through pandemic
Alex Strouf met the challenges of the pandemic with safety protocols and communication. He and his team have been honored for their efforts.

3/23/2021
Schmeeckle Reserve to offer in-person, outdoor programs this spring
Offered in April and May, the programs will be limited to 25 participants each, with face coverings and physical distancing required. All attendees must register ahead of time – no walk-ins will be allowed.

3/16/2021
UW-Stevens Point to offer in-person, outdoor commencement this spring
Ceremonies will be offered Friday, May 21, and Saturday, May 22, for graduates from 2021 and 2020, at the Specht Forum/Sundial on the UW-Stevens Point campus.

3/11/2021
UW-Stevens Point's Cornerstone Press to launch newest creative nonfiction collection
Cornerstone Press will release "Ohio Apertures" by Ohio writer Robert Miltner at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 18, through Zoom webinar.

3/1/2021
UW-Eau Claire regional nursing program will move to UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield
UW-Eau Claire nursing students will continue to do their clinical work at Marshfield Clinic Health System and will complete classroom instruction through UW-Eau Claire at their new location at UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield, beginning in fall 2021.

2/15/2021
UW-Stevens Point dietetics students use their kitchen skills to connect with the community
A partnership between UW-Stevens Point's CPS Cafe and Central Rivers Farmshed is bringing soup and food security into the community through the Buy A Quart, Donate a Meal program.

2/11/2021
UW-Stevens Point Theatre and Dance season to be offered virtually this spring
The four performances will be shared digitally through Vimeo, an online viewing platform, with pre-show chats on opening nights via Zoom.

2/5/2021
UW-Stevens Point's College of Natural Resources marks 50 years with online alumni lecture series
Each presentation will be held via Zoom at 5 p.m. on selected Thursdays and one Friday.


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