​News Release Archive

The following archive includes releases from September 2011 through March 2022.
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There are 192 Admissions news releases, displaying 30 per page.

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1/11/2021
Chancellor Gibson now leads UW-Stevens Point
The new chancellor is focused on three key goals: enhancing academic excellence; expanding diversity, equity and inclusive excellence; and increasing enrollment and growth.

12/7/2020
UW-Stevens Point December grad determined to make a difference globally
Sanne Roeven, who has a triple major in international studies, Spanish and political science, will complete her bachelor's degree in only three-and-a-half years.

12/3/2020
Community donors make UW-Stevens Point Welcome Center reality
The Welcome Center in Partnership with Delta Dental will house members of the Admissions and Recruitment team and serve as a starting point for campus visits.

12/2/2020
First United Against Hate student chapter begins at UW-Stevens Point
The student organization's goal is to fight racism, hate and bigotry and promote diversity, inclusivity and tolerance

12/1/2020
Cornerstone Press launches newest short story collection
Cornerstone Press will release "Responsible Adults" by Midwestern author Patricia Ann McNair from 6-7:30 p.m. through Zoom webinar.

11/5/2020
UW-Stevens Point offers COVID-19 testing to communities at three campuses
The goal is to help identify people throughout northcentral Wisconsin who may have the novel coronavirus and slow the spread of COVID-19 which has soared in the state. 

10/21/2020
UW-Stevens Point's virtual production brings new opportunities for theatre, dance students
"In This Moment: Reflections of our Time" is a virtual, original production that highlights the department's collaborative creativity as well as the personal insights of students in today's changing world.

10/20/2020
Thomas Gibson named new chancellor of UW-Stevens Point
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today unanimously approved Gibson’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a selection committee.

10/12/2020
'Experiment in Trivia' set for Oct. 23-25 with UW-Stevens Point's 90FM radio station
After 51 years of trivia teams gathering and calling in answers during the 54-hour annual trivia contest, participants will submit their answers remotely and safely through a web application.

10/8/2020
Celebrate UW-Stevens Point during 'ZOOMComing,' Oct. 12-17
With a variety of online activities planned, from Zoom reunions, live stream chats and online games, contests and activities, ZOOMComing offers fun ways for Pointers to interact with each other safely.

10/1/2020
Social work major returns to college to pursue education, career dreams
After several attempts, Melissa Jahnke has found her niche. Her journey has come full circle, as the soon-to-be 41-year-old has returned to the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point at Wausau to pursue her academic and career dreams.

9/29/2020
UW-Stevens Point first-year enrollment rises 25%
By far the strongest percentage gain in the UW System, UW-Stevens Point has never had such a record-setting increase in first-year students.

9/22/2020
UW-Stevens Point managing COVID-19 cases, prepared to pivot
UW-Stevens Point has implemented numerous precautions to keep students, employees and the community safe and to contain the spread of COVID-19.

9/14/2020
UW-Stevens Point ranked among top Midwest public universities
The university was recognized for solid reputation among peer institutions, low student-to-faculty ratio and retention of first-year students. 

9/8/2020
Couple's gift to UW-Stevens Point funds Pointers Athletics graduate assistant positions
Dan Hauser, a 1977 alumnus in business education, and his wife, Marilyn, will fund five graduate assistant positions in Pointers Athletics for two years each.

9/5/2020
UW-Stevens Point opens with strategies to maintain healthy communities
Classes resumed Sept. 2 in a mix of in-person, online and hybrid, or combination, delivery methods.

8/13/2020
Students "Close to Graduation" invited back to complete UW-Stevens Point degree
Jordan Kumm, Nekoosa, is among several students who were just short of having enough credits to graduate so they returned to UW-Stevens Point to finish their bachelor's degree.

7/23/2020
Remodel to create UW-Stevens Point Welcome Center
The former Newman Center at the corner of Reserve Street and Fourth Avenue on campus was acquired and will be remodeled through the UWSP Foundation and support of several individuals and businesses.

7/15/2020
New schools enhance learning, networking, career exploring at UW-Stevens Point
Students will benefit from enhanced curriculum, out-of-classroom learning opportunities and increased collaboration.

6/11/2020
UW-Stevens Point will offer in-person classes in fall
Classes will be taught in a mixture of in-person, hybrid and online formats, with as much face-to-face learning as health and safety guidelines allow.

6/10/2020
UW-Stevens Point students create online nature program videos
Students created 30 videos that can be viewed free online for information on wildlife, outdoor navigation, foraging, birding and many other nature-based activities.

6/2/2020
UW-Stevens Point School of Education again ranked second in the nation
The education program was noted for having a variety of programs, award-winning student organizations, quality faculty, affordability and accessibility.

5/21/2020
Brian Sloss succeeds Christine Thomas as College of Natural Resources dean
Brian Sloss, associate dean of Outreach, Extension and Extramural Funds, will become dean of the college, effective July 1. He succeeds Christine Thomas, who has served as dean since 2005.

5/19/2020
UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield graduate is on a mission to help others
Tonya Martinez  is one of 29 students graduating this spring from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Marshfield with an associate of arts and sciences degree.

5/1/2020
UW-Stevens Point is cooking up something special for students
Senior Lecturer Deborah Tang has been cooking up videos in her own kitchen since COVID-19 required classes to shfit online.

4/10/2020
UW-Stevens Point employees use skills to address face shield shortage for local health workers
Several university employees in Information Technology and Facility Services are working to help the greater community respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

3/30/2020
UW-Stevens Point names chief marketing and enrollment officer
Lana Poole will begin April 1, serving as part of the chancellor's senior leadership team.

3/12/2020
COVID-19 precautions taken at UW-Stevens Point will affect university events
      These difficult but important steps include canceling events that draw more than 50 people in the next month.

2/5/2020
UW-Stevens Point to host North Regional Wisconsin Science Olympiad
More than 125 students, representing 26 teams from 17 high schools from central and northcentral Wisconsin, will compete in the Wisconsin Science Olympiad's North Regional Tournament at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point on Saturday, Feb. 15.

1/30/2020
Student play will have staged readings at UW-Stevens Point
"The Six-Fingered Woman," written by senior Sophie McIntosh of Sun Prairie, will be read by student actors Feb. 6-9.


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