​News Release Archive

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

4/27/2016
UW-Stevens Point expert discusses Model United Nations, leadership
“Cultivating Tomorrow’s Leaders: The Value of the Model United Nations Experience” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. May 10 in the Pinery Room of the Portage Country Public Library. Led by Political Scienctist Mert Kartal, it is the final COLS lecture.

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.

4/6/2016
UW-Stevens Point expert discusses plastics’ effects on brain behavior
Learn about the safety of plastic chemicals in a free lecture Tuesday, April 12.

3/30/2016
U​W-Stevens Point opens research, teaching collections to the public
The public is welcome to attend from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 9, for exploration and fun activities.

3/23/2016
View the universe through the Hubble Telescope at the UW-Stevens Point planetarium
Shows are offered at 2 p.m. Sundays April 3, 10, 17 and 24 and May 1 and 8.

3/17/2016
May 5 ground breaking set for UW-Stevens Point Chemistry Biology building
The new building will put science on display, inviting students and the public to see and feel science education and research as it happens, said Chris Cirmo, dean of the College of Letters and Science.

3/8/2016
Sentry Insurance gives UW-Stevens Point largest gift in campus history
Sentry's gift of $4 million will endow two new faculty positions and create a new major in data analytics.

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.

2/23/2016
UW-Stevens Point expert to discuss American attitudes toward soccer
Tobias Barkse, professor of German, will talk about why the world loves soccer but most Americans do not.

2/22/2016
Latino American documentary film series set at UW-Stevens Point
The three films are part of a documentary series "Latino Americans: 500 Years of History," first aired on PBS.

2/22/2016
UW-Stevens Point discussion addresses Pope Francis on climate change
A panel discussion will include voices from the community and UW-Stevens Point.

2/9/2016
‘Green chemicals:’ UW-Stevens Point, vegetable industry partner to find higher value of crop residue
The Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology (WIST) will work with the U.S. Economic Development Administration to research chemicals in residual peels, stems and vines from vegetable harvests.

2/4/2016
UW-Stevens Point student-veterans book launch is Feb. 17
Essays by twenty student-veterans from UW-Stevens Point are featured in the book, which was developed as part of a class for veterans transitioning into college.

1/26/2016
UW-Stevens Point offers ‘Story Time at the Museum’
Preschoolers and their parents will share time together hearing stories about animals and nature.

1/25/2016
Explore careers in physical sciences, math in UW-Stevens Point speaker series
Chris Cirmo, dean of the College of Letters and Science, will lead a series of talks on careers within physical science and mathematics.

1/20/2016
UW-Stevens Point expert to discuss Tomahawk’s Harley Davidson Fall Ride
Lisa Theo, geography, will talk about the sense of community built at the annual motorcyclist gathering.

1/13/2016
Take a ‘Journey to the Stars’ at the UW-Stevens Point planetarium
Shows will be offered Sundays at 2 p.m. Jan. 24 and 31 and Feb. 7, 14, 21 and 28 and March 6 and 13.

1/6/2016
New programs aimed at today’s needs
From engineering to data science, several new programs are available at UW-Stevens Point or will be soon.

12/10/2015
Ascension Health Ministry leader to address UW-Stevens Point graduates
More than 700 graduates will earn associate, bachelor's and master's degrees on Saturday, May 19, at UW-Stevens Point's Winter Commencement ceremony.

11/30/2015
Holiday shows at the UW-Stevens Point planetarium
Enjoy free shows, "Winter Wonders" and "Season of Light," on the Sundays of Dec. 6, 13 and 20.

11/24/2015
UW-Stevens Point expert discusses history of Christmas tree at free lecture
  “The Roots of the Real Christmas Tree,” will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, presented by Neil Prendergast, assistant professor of history.

11/18/2015
Cornerstone Press publishes young adult novel about scout dogs in Vietnam War
The student-staffed publishing house will launch the book Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 6 p.m.

11/13/2015
Students support differential tuition at UW-Stevens Point
Sixty-two percent of students voted in an online referendum to support student success by adding faculty to reduce bottleneck courses and creating a new academic advising model.

11/12/2015
Public invited to UW-Stevens Point forum on ‘The Wisconsin Idea’
A panel of faculty members will discuss the past, present and future of The Wisconsin Idea.

10/30/2015
Discover Schmeeckle Reserve with new interactive online map
Smartphones and other Wi-Fi-enabled mobile devices can now help visitors navigate their way through Schmeeckle Reserve at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point as well as learn about the history of the surrounding area.

10/28/2015
UW-Stevens Point expert discusses athletic scheduling at free community lecture
Learn how Professor Andy Felt and his students develop these schedules at the Center for Athletic Scheduling on campus as they present a free lecture at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10.

10/19/2015
Learn the secrets of the stars at UW-Stevens Point’s planetarium
What makes stars so special? What are they made of, how long do they live, and how do they die?

10/1/2015
Learn more about Wisconsin’s state ‘bird’ – the mosquito – at UW-Stevens Point
“The Intriguing Life Histories of Mosquitoes of Portage County” will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, presented by Jamee Hubbard, associate professor of biology.

9/29/2015
Alumni honored by UW-Stevens Point
Seven alumni, including three from central Wisconsin, will be honored for achievement and service as the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point marks Homecoming weekend.


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