​News Release Archive

The following archive includes releases from September 2011 through March 2022.
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4/21/2017
UW-Stevens Point names new vice chancellor for business affairs
As Vice Chancellor Greg Diemer prepares to retire June 30, his successor has been selected. Kristen Hendrickson, who has 14 years of experience with the UW System, will assume the role.

3/21/2017
March 22 event at UW-Stevens Point honors Albertson legacy
In March 1967, James H. Albertson, president of the Wisconsin State University-Stevens Point, and seven other higher education leaders were conducting a study of Vietnamese public higher education.

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.

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.

12/6/2016
Alumna educator to address UW-Stevens Point graduates
Barbara Hickman of Beloit will speak to more than 650 graduates who have earned associate, bachelor's and master's degrees.

11/2/2016
Veterans Day ceremony, panel discussion and films at UW-Stevens Point
The Veterans Day ceremony will take place at noon Friday, Nov. 11, in the Dreyfus University Center's Alumni Room. A panel discussion, refreshments and film screenings will follow.

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.

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
Community briefing set May 16 on UW-Stevens Point budget cuts
The public is invited to hear details about budget reductions at UW-Stevens Point and ask questions of Chancellor Bernie Patterson.

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.

4/20/2016
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.

3/31/2016
UW-Stevens Point attains 100 percent renewable electricity use
UW-Stevens Point has achieved a new milestone in sustainability: It is the first university in the state to have 100 percent of its electricity come from renewable sources.

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.

2/9/2016
‘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.

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.

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.

12/16/2015
Students receive UW-Stevens Point’s Chancellor’s Leadership Award
 First established in 1978 at the urging of then-Chancellor Lee Sherman Dreyfus, the award honors graduates who contribute significant leadership, demonstrate university or community service and display a commitment to personal growth.

12/11/2015
Regents approve differential tuition at UW-Stevens Point
Ten other UW universities have differential tuition. Today’s approval helps level the playing field and ensure student success, Chancellor Patterson said.

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.

12/8/2015
UW System seeking public input
The UW System is looking for public input as they work towards a new strategic plan.

11/25/2015
UW-Stevens Point ROTC program honored for overall excellence
The Northwoods Battalion, which includes UW-Stevens Point and partner ROTC programs at UW-Stout, UW-River Falls and UW-Eau Claire, was named the 2015 Overall Top Program for its logistics, administration, recruiting and retention and operations.

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.

11/5/2015
Veterans Day ceremony set at ‘military friendly’ UW-Stevens Point
The Veterans Day ceremony will take place at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the Dreyfus University Center’s Alumni Room.

11/4/2015
Public hearing offered on UW-Stevens Point mission statement
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s select mission statement is being revised slightly, and those interested in giving input may speak at a public hearing on campus next week.

10/14/2015
Gifts create waterfowl-wetlands conservation chair at UW-Stevens Point
Gifts totaling $2 million to UWSP Foundation from James C. Kennedy of Atlanta, Ga., and David F. Grohne of Wilmington, Ill., will create the Kennedy-Grohne Chair in Waterfowl and Wetlands Conservation.

8/25/2015
UW-Stevens Point recognized as a great value among Midwest schools
UW-Stevens Point was ranked 20th as a 'Best Bang for the Buck' university out of more than 400 Midwest schools.

6/16/2015
UW-Stevens Point’s economic impact tops $420 million
Every $1 of state tax investment in UW-Stevens Point generates $11 in economic activity in the state. This also increased since 2011, when $1 of state tax investment generated $9.46 in economic activity.

5/21/2015
Former mayor to serve interim role at UW- Stevens Point
Gary Wescott was appointed by Chancellor Bernie Patterson and will serve until a permanant executive director is found.

5/5/2015
Long-time Wisconsin legislator to address UW-Stevens Point graduates
Dave Obey, who represented Wisconsin's 7th District for 42 years, will speak to nearly 1,400 graduates and their guests at two spring commencement ceremonies.


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