​News Release Archive

The following archive includes releases from September 2011 through March 2022.
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There are 208 Prosperous news releases, displaying 30 per page.

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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.

4/7/2016
​Student researchers present at the state, U.S. capitals
Fourteen students will present their undergraduate research in Madison April 13 and another will present his research in Washington, D.C., April 19-20.

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.

3/25/2016
Internship opportunities sought for UW-Stevens Point students
Community partners are being sought through the Career Ready Internship Program, which offers paid internships for UW-Stevens Point juniors and seniors with unmet financial need.

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.

3/15/2016
UW-Stevens Point nursing program accredited
The nursing program meets the demand for four-year-degree-prepared nurses.

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.

2/19/2016
Educational opportunity explored in film ‘Tested’ at UW-Stevens Point
The film helps educators and parents understand the challenges some students and their parents face. It is free and open to the public.

2/18/2016
UW-Stevens Point recognized for alumni Peace Corps service
​The Peace Corps has recognized the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point as one of the top volunteer-producing colleges in the nation.

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.

1/30/2016
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.

1/28/2016
Gain professional inspiration at Motivational Coaching Workshop Series
The Motivational Coaching Workshop Series will be offered at 9 a.m. Fridays, Feb. 5, March 4 and April 29, sponsored by the College of Professional Studies and Continuing Education and Outreach Office.

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.

1/6/2016
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.

11/25/2015
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.

11/18/2015
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.

11/4/2015
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.

11/3/2015
Schmeeckle Reserve contributes to student success
Two recent surveys of students and community members show just how much value the reserve brings to Stevens Point.

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
Two former heads of the U.S. Forest Service to speak at UW-Stevens Point
Former forestry service chief and UW-Stevens Point Professor Michael Dombeck and former deputy chief Jim Furnish will offer an open discussion hosted by the campus Society of American Foresters.

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.

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.

9/16/2015
Public engagement the focus of conference for leaders in small cities
With a theme of “Re-Imagining Public Engagement: Civic Participation in Local Governance,” the conference begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, with a keynote address. It continues Wednesday, Oct. 7, with a full day of workshops and panel discussions.

9/15/2015
UW-Stevens Point lecture highlights aquaponics as sustainable food source
Chris Hartleb, biololgy, will talk about the types of fish, greens and vegetables that grow well aquaponically.

9/14/2015
‘War on public education’ is community speaker topic Oct. 6
Julie Mead of UW-Madison will discuss research on school privatization and school choice.


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