​News Release Archive

The following archive includes releases from September 2011 through March 2022.
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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.

3/2/2020
 UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Bernie Patterson to retire at year end
The 14th chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Bernie Patterson, has announced he will retire in December 2020. Patterson has served as chancellor since July 2010.

12/5/2019
Alumnus who worked in the NBA to address UW-Stevens Point graduates
The ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. in the UW-Stevens Point Multi-Activity Center in Marshfield Clinic Health System Champions Hall, 2050 Fourth Ave., Stevens Point.

10/30/2019
UW-Stevens Point receives largest individual gift from Port Edwards teacher
A gift of $4.3 million from the estate of Dorothea Harju, an alumna, has been made to the UWSP Foundation for the School of Education.

10/24/2019
Noel Compass Scholars Program honored with state diversity award
The Noel Compass Scholar Program at UW-Stevens Point received the 2019 Ann Lydecker Educational Diversity Award from the State Council on Affirmative Action as part of the 20th Annual Diversity Awards.

10/19/2019
 UW-Stevens Point celebrates Homecoming, 125 years and its first capital campaign
UW-Stevens Point's Bridge Builder donors helped raise more than $41.5 million during the university's first capital campaign.

10/9/2019
Celebrate 125 years at UW-Stevens Point Homecoming Oct. 18-19
Activities will include a reception for a 125th anniversary exhibit, alumni gatherings, a music fundraiser, football game and Pointer Gala.

6/24/2019
HLC reaffirms accreditation for UW-Stevens Point
Reaffirmation of UW-Stevens Point's accreditation followed a comprehensive evaluation.

6/21/2019
UW-Stevens Point's education program ranked second in the nation
The site's Best Colleges for Education Majors list ranked UW-Stevens Point's education program highly for program outcomes, graduation and retention rates, advising services, student organization opportunities and vast program options.

6/19/2019
UW-Stevens Point's economic impact tops $670 million annually
With the addition of branch campuses in Marshfield and Wausau, UW-Stevens Point contributes $671.3 million annually to Wisconsin's economy, according to a study by NorthStar Analytics, Sturgeon Bay.

6/11/2019
UW-Stevens Point's Connections Project brings college, high school students together
UW-Stevens Point students work with two school districts, often one rural and one urban, to help high school students from various backgrounds connect with each other through reading.

5/23/2019
DNA research paves career path to Marshfield lab for UW-Stevens Point students
Under the guidance of UW-Stevens Point Molecular Biology and Genetics Professor Diane Caporale, the senior from Wausau was one of five students conducting research for PreventionGenetics, Marshfield.

5/17/2019
UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield student's long journey leads to living an educational dream
A nontraditional student, Lisa Anderson will graduate this spring with a Bachelor of Applied Science and Arts degree and will begin work on a master's degree in the fall.

5/8/2019
Distinguished Alumni Award winner to address UW-Stevens Point graduates
Dale Klapmeier, co-founder and chief executive officer of Cirrus Aircraft and a 1983 graduate of UW-Stevens Point, will speak to more than 1,250 graduates  in two ceremonies Saturday, May 18.

4/1/2019
UW-Stevens Point students volunteer to help with tax preparation
Serving their community drives 27 students to provide free tax preparation for low-income families.

3/25/2019
UW-Stevens Point to mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April
Awareness events include renaming Fourth Avenue as Teal Street Monday, April 1.

3/12/2019
'Design your Future' - Art, design focused programs blend to enhance learning
A new School of Design that combines academic programs in art, graphic design and interior architecture has been approved at UW-Stevens Point.

12/10/2018
Regents approve doctor of physical therapy program at UW-Stevens Point
The program will be the only one in the northern half of Wisconsin and will help address regional and rural needs in the state.

12/7/2018
Alumnus CEO of 3M to address UW-Stevens Point graduates
Mike Roman will speak to graduates and their family and friends at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, in the Multi-Activity Center.

11/9/2018
UW-Stevens Point honored for best practices in alumni relations
The Midwest chapter of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Higher Education (CASE) presented the university's Alumni Relations Office with the Bronze Award for Best Practices in Alumni Relations as part of its 2018 Platinum Level Pride of CASE

10/24/2018
UW-Stevens Point honored by National Recycling Coalition
The 2018 Outstanding Higher Education Award recognizes a college or university with exceptional recycling programs that serve as a model and resource for coalition members.

8/24/2018
Wausau and Marshfield branch campus names approved
UW-Marathon County, located in Wausau and founded in 1933, is now the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Wausau. UW-Marshfield/Wood County, founded in 1964, is the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Marshfield.

8/3/2018
28th Annual Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Workshop
Enjoy hands-on activities such as fly fishing, archery and hammock camping at the Wisconsin BOW 28th annual workshop at Treehaven Field Station, August 24-26.

7/16/2018
UW-Stevens Point alumnus commits $1 million to School of Business and Economics
Keith '85 and Tammy Anderson have committed $1 million to UW-Stevens Point to create a Classroom to Career (C2C) Center in the School of Business and Economics.

7/13/2018
Art comes out of the shadows at UW-Stevens Point
Sculptures, paintings and other collected works of art rarely on display are part of a new exhibit at Edna Carlsten Art Gallery.

7/13/2018
UW-Stevens Point theatre and dance season announced
Get ready for another exciting year of drama, musicals, original choreography and a new theatre experience at UW-Stevens Point.

6/21/2018
UW-Stevens Point's Chemistry Biology building on track to open this fall
The 176,500-square foot building was designed as a state-of-the-art, science-on-display facility for the chemistry and biology departments.

6/12/2018
UW-Stevens Point Night at the Woodchucks in Wausau June 23
The first 1,000 fans through the gate will receive a Stevie Pointer bobblehead, and the first pitch will be thrown by Chancellor Bernie Patterson. Free tickets are available for prospective Pointers.

6/4/2018
Kathy Kinney, UW-Stevens Point alumni host reading event June 26 in New London
"Mrs. P's Novel Idea" takes place from 1:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, at New London Middle School, and is sponsored by UW-Stevens Point. The event is free and open to all ages interested in literacy.

5/10/2018
Rodgers and Hammerstein president to address UW-Stevens Point graduates
The May Commencement ceremonies will be held at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, in the Health Enhancement Center.


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