​News Release Archive

The following archive includes releases from September 2011 through March 2022.
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5/8/2017
Alumnus and professional sports administrator to address UW-Stevens Point graduates
Robert Whitsitt, a 1977 graduate and former president of three professional sports teams, will speak to nearly 1,300 graduates in ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20.

5/5/2017
UW-Stevens Point named U.S. Green Ribbon School for sustainability
UW-Stevens Point was selected as the top Wisconsin institution of higher education for Green Ribbon Schools and advanced for consideration at the national level.

4/3/2017
Professor honored by UW System Board of Regents
Forestry Professor Richard Hauer is among the winners of the UW System Board of Regents 25th annual Teaching Excellence Awards, to be presented April 7 in Platteville at the next regents meeting.

3/23/2017
Celebrate spring at Schmeeckle Reserve
Free, public workshops are offered throughout April. Learn more about local plants, wildlife, insects and farming.

3/22/2017
Blue Mind: Explore the connection between water, health and happiness
 Take a closer look at the mind-body-water connection during the 2017 Wisconsin Lakes Partnership Convention April 5-7 in Stevens Point.

3/17/2017
UW-Stevens Point to offer dual-degree option in engineering and physics
Students will earn a bachelor of science degree in physics from UW-Stevens Point and a bachelor of science degree in engineering from UW-Milwaukee.

3/2/2017
Free, public programs at Schmeeckle Reserve in March
Several free, public programs will be taught by UW-Stevens Point students at the reserve's Visitor Center, 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point.

2/13/2017
UW-Stevens Point natural resources dean to be added to Conservation Hall of Fame
Christine Thomas, dean of the College of Natural Resources, will be inducted into the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame this spring.

2/9/2017
Find adventure and camp fun at CWES this summer
Summer camp offerings at the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station begin with a sampler day on May 6, with weekly camps beginning June 11.

1/19/2017
​EPA recognizes UW-Stevens Point among nation's leading green power users
UW-Stevens Point uses 100 percent green power through partnerships with Renewable Choice Energy, Wisconsin Public Service, Madison Gas & Electric, Wisconsin Public Power Inc., and We Energies to provide biogas, solar and wind power.

1/4/2017
Gift creates endowed professorship at UW-Stevens Point
Thanks to the continued generosity of a Peoria, Ill., couple, the Gerald and Helen Stephens Professorship in Wildlife will be created to support the work of an existing faculty position in the College of Natural Resources.

12/12/2016
2017 Federal Duck Stamp Art Competition to be held at UW-Stevens Point
UW-Stevens Point will host the US Fish and Wildlife Service's annual federal duck stamp competition, a first for Wisconsin.

11/10/2016
UW-Stevens Point named Military Friendly School®
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has been named a Military Friendly School® for the seventh consecutive year. It also received the UW VETS certification.

10/28/2016
Schmeeckle Reserve offers nature programs in November
Taught by UW-Stevens Point students, these programs meet at the reserve's Visitor Center, located at 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point, unless otherwise noted.

10/11/2016
Wisconsin Science Festival activities at UW-Stevens Point
Curiosity and creativity will be celebrated at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Oct. 20-23 as part of the Wisconsin Science Festival.

10/4/2016
Schmeeckle Reserve offers nature programs in October
Taught by UW-Stevens Point students, the free programs meet at the reserve's Visitor Center, located at 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point, unless otherwise noted.

9/13/2016
UW-Stevens Point in top ten of Midwestern public universities
The magazine's 2017 rankings place UW-Stevens Point tied for ninth in the top tier of Midwestern comprehensive public universities.

7/5/2016
‘Habitat Adventures’ summer family programs at Schmeeckle Reserve
Explore the prairies, wetlands and woodlands of University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Schmeeckle Reserve this summer as part of a series of free, family summer programs.

5/12/2016
Emmy Award-winning journalist to address UW-Stevens Point graduates
Peter Greenberg, a travel editor for CBS news, author and public television host, will address more than 1,400 graduates.

5/6/2016
Learn about soil at free screening event May 14
College of Natural Resources faculty and students and staff from Central Rivers Farmshed will provide several educational sessions and test soil samples from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 14

5/4/2016
Noels to receive UW-Stevens Point honorary doctorates
John and Patty Noel will receive honorary doctorates for humanitarian efforts.

5/3/2016
UW-Stevens Point seeks to raise $30 million by 2019
The university launched its first-ever capital campaign with a gala April 30.

4/26/2016
Discover aquatic life at Schmeeckle Reserve’s Spring Candlelight Hike Festival
Schmeeckle Reserve's annual spring candlelight hike will begin at 7 p.m. May 6.

4/21/2016
UW-Stevens Point offers ten tips to live more sustainably
The following are from UW-Stevens Point's Office of Sustainability and Soil and Waste Resources Department.

4/20/2016
UW-Stevens Point to launch major fundraising campaign, names Roberts as chair
UW-Stevens Point will hold a gala Saturday, April 30 to begin the first comprehensive capital campaign in its 122-year history.

3/23/2016
Spring programs offered at Schmeeckle Reserve
Learn about the plants, animals and people of Portage County in these free, public programs.

2/26/2016
Free, public programs at Schmeeckle Reserve
Discover new things about plants and animals this March at UW-Stevens Point's Schmeeckle Reserve.

2/24/2016
Sea Grant funds Great Lakes research, including UW-Stevens Point projects
The grants will support funding for walley research and a natural resources course on changing weather conditions.

2/11/2016
UW-Stevens Point, Cornell partner on global environment course
Kendra Liddicoat, assistant professor within the human dimensions of natural resource management, is a co-leader and Shiba Kar, assistant professor of human dimensions of natural resource management, will present a lecture on energy policy.

1/30/2016
First waterfowl-wetlands conservation chair named at UW-Stevens Point
Alumnus Jacob Straub will join UW-Stevens Point in August. The endowed chair was created with gifts totaling $2 million to UWSP Foundation from James C. Kennedy of Atlanta, Ga., and David F. Grohne of Wilmington, Ill.


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