​News Release Archive

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

7/17/2018
July is the month to observe Mars at UW-Stevens Point
Join university astronomers at free telescopic observations and planetarium shows July 30-31 when Mars is shortest distance from Earth.

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.

5/24/2018
Sports Analytics Conference set for June 21 at UW-Stevens Point
The 2nd Great Lakes Analytics in Sports Conference will be held Thursday, June 21, on campus, featuring speakers and presenters from professional and college sports organizations, the business sector and academic community.

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.

4/6/2018
​ UW-Stevens Point faculty experts discuss Connections literature project
"Building Connections: The Connections Project" will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, presented by Erica Ringelspaugh and David Roloff, professors in the Department of English.

3/30/2018
City police sergeant named UW-Stevens Point police chief
Tony Babl is selected as new chief of University Police and Security Services.

3/5/2018
UW-Stevens Point proposes adding, cutting programs to prepare for future
UW-Stevens Point proposes adding or expanding 16 programs in areas with high-demand career paths as a way to maintain and increase enrollment.

3/1/2018
UW-Stevens Point faculty expert discusses morality of drone warfare
"The Morality of Drone Warfare" will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, presented by David Chan, professor in the Department of Philosophy.

2/2/2018
UW-Stevens Point faculty expert discusses data analysis for day-to-day use
Assistant Professor Alexander Iliev, computing and new media technologies, will talk about this growing field and how it can be useful outside of the business world

12/28/2017
Opportunity awaits UW-Stevens Point students at Sentry IT Co-op
The opportunity offers students real-world experiences in piloting new technology and finding jobs with Sentry Insurance.

12/19/2017
Berards make major commitment to first-generation students
The Bob and Mary Berard Gateway to Discovery Scholarship Endowment will allow UW-Stevens Point to annually award 10 first-year, first-generation students of academic promise with a $2,000 scholarship, beginning in fall 2018.

12/8/2017
Alumnus mathematician to address UW-Stevens Point graduates
More than 600 UW-Stevens Point students will graduate, with commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16.

11/29/2017
UW-Stevens Point student publishing house to launch newest book
A book release event is planned Thursday, Dec. 7, as well as a book signing and writing workshop with the author and other activities during the week.

10/17/2017
Learn about effects of total solar eclipse from UW-Stevens Point research team
"Darkness at Noon" will be presented during the 14th annual University Evening Wednesday, Nov. 1.

9/12/2017
 UW-Stevens Point ranked among Top 10 public Midwestern universities
The magazine's 2018 rankings place UW-Stevens Point tied for ninth in the top tier of Midwestern comprehensive public universities.

9/7/2017
UW-Stevens Point named to The Princeton Review Green College Honor Roll
UW-Stevens Point is the only school in Wisconsin on the honor roll, receiving a Green Rating of 99, the highest score possible.

7/20/2017
Faculty and staff honors at UW-Stevens Point
Several UW-Stevens Point faculty, staff recognized by state, national organizations.

7/7/2017
Study abroad director named interim dean at UW-Stevens Point
Eric Yonke, history professor and study abroad director, will serve for two years starting July 1.

6/30/2017
UW-Stevens Point student mapping project looks at Portage County tax revenue
Yoon Bin Bae, a natural resources planning major, used GIS technologies to create maps that illustrate changes in property tax revenue in Stevens Point.

5/30/2017
UW-Stevens Point pays tribute to Dean Chris Cirmo
Chris Cirmo, a dean at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point who championed civil discourse, critical thinking and access to public higher education, died unexpectedly Thursday while jogging.

5/25/2017
Summer planetarium shows at UW-Stevens Point
Hour-long programs will be offered on select days in June and July in the Science Building on campus. The public may attend free of charge.

5/19/2017
Computer information systems student wins national research fellowship
Brian Hall has the rare distinction of receiving a fellowship for doctoral studies as an undergraduate. The fellowship provides $138,000, or three years of support, for a graduate program anywhere in the nation.

5/15/2017
Model United Nations summer camp offered at UW-Stevens Point
Take on the role of a diplomatic representative while learning about international issues and relations at the Model United Nations (UN) summer day camp offered at UW-Stevens Point.

5/9/2017
UW-Stevens Point professor honored with civic engagement award
Dorothy De Boer received the 2017 Sister Joel Read Civic Engagement Practitioners Award.

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.

5/2/2017
Guest speaker to discuss space mission to Saturn
A NASA scientist will discuss the Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn in a free, public talk on Friday, May 12.

5/1/2017
UW-Stevens Point experts discuss U.S.-Cuba relations at free community lecture
"Rebuilding U.S.-Cuba Relations" will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, presented by Anju Reejhsinghani, associate professor of history, and Jennifer Collins, associate professor of political science.

4/27/2017
Outstanding faculty and staff recognized at UW-Stevens Point
The University Awards ceremony honored 10 faculty members, five staff members and several others for years of service.


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