​News Release Archive

The following archive includes releases from September 2011 through March 2022.
Current releases may be found at the News Center.

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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.

1/23/2017
UW-Stevens Point expert discusses Wisconsin's climate at free community lecture
"Wisconsin's Climate: The Past as Key to the Future" will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, presented by Samantha Kaplan, associate professor of geography and geology.

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.

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.

10/17/2016
Sustainability information fair set for Oct. 26
Learn ways to reduce energy use and live a more sustainable lifestyle during the annual National Campus Sustainability Month in October at UW-Stevens Point.

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.

8/31/2016
Schmeeckle Reserve to host youth entertainer Tom Pease
Pease will offer the free concert on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Schmeeckle Reserve campire ring.

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.

5/6/2016
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

5/3/2016
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.

4/14/2016
‘Detroit Dirt’ founder headlines Earth Week 2016 at UW-Stevens Point
Earth Week activities begin Thursday, April 14, and continue until Saturday, April 23.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

2/18/2016
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.

2/11/2016
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.

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.


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