​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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5/20/2020
UW-Stevens Point students use virtual museums to study biology this spring
An extensive online database of biological records helped Assistant Professor Sarah Orlofske's biology students study animals at home this spring.

5/19/2020
UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield graduate is on a mission to help others
Tonya Martinez  is one of 29 students graduating this spring from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Marshfield with an associate of arts and sciences degree.

5/11/2020
UW-Stevens Point Continuing Education offers virtual theatre, arts and podcast camps
Camps include "The Show Must Go Online," "Point Makers Camp" and "Point Podcast Camp."

5/7/2020
Nearly 5,200 UW-Stevens Point students receive emergency aid, funds available
Students recieved aid from the CARES Act, Baxter Student Emergency Fund or branch campus programs.

5/1/2020
UW-Stevens Point is cooking up something special for students
Senior Lecturer Deborah Tang has been cooking up videos in her own kitchen since COVID-19 required classes to shfit online.

4/28/2020
Wausau nursing student joins New York City's COVID-19 battle
Mickey James Hollander, a UW-Stevens Point BSN student, is working as a nurse in the New York City area, caring for COVID-19 patients.

4/27/2020
UW-Stevens Point recognizes outstanding faculty and staff
Faculty and staff members were honored for teaching, scholarship, service and outstanding work performance.

4/22/2020
COVID-19 response requires furloughs at UW-Stevens Point
UW-Stevens Point is taking cost-reduction steps to address the impact of coronavirus on operations.

4/21/2020
UW-Stevens Point alumni, friends, join together to fight the spread of COVID-19
The Pointer Day of Sewing resulted in the creation of more than 600 masks/materials sewn and cut, for distribution to health facilities and workers in the area.

4/13/2020
UW-Stevens Point offers virtual visits, reduced application fees
Undergraduate application fees will be reduced from $50 to $25, effective immediately, for fall 2020 classes and beyond.

4/13/2020
UW-Stevens Point cancels events through June 30
All in-person campus-sponsored events are canceled through the end of June, following CDC guidelines. A decision on campus-sponsored events happening after July 1 will be made by May 15.

4/10/2020
UW-Stevens Point employees use skills to address face shield shortage for local health workers
Several university employees in Information Technology and Facility Services are working to help the greater community respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

4/8/2020
UW-Stevens Point names new College of Letters and Science dean
Joshua Hagen will begin his new role June 15, succeeding Eric Yonke, who is retiring this summer.

4/3/2020
UW-Stevens Point to host virtual listening sessions for new chancellor search
Held Tuesday, April 7, and hosted by the UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Search and Screen Committee, the sessions are geared to faculty, staff and students from all three UW-Stevens Point campuses and open to interested community members.

3/30/2020
UW-Stevens Point names chief marketing and enrollment officer
Lana Poole will begin April 1, serving as part of the chancellor's senior leadership team.

3/25/2020
2020 Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention to be held online
With the theme "Focusing on Resilient Lakes and Rivers," the conference is intended for lake and river advocates, scientists, managers, educators and others who have an interest in protecting Wisconsin's waters.

3/18/2020
UW-Stevens Point cancels events, restricts public use of campus facilities
UW-Stevens Point widens its scope of event cancellations through May 24 and encourages public to not use campus facilities or services in the next few months. Schmeeckle Reserve's outdoor trails remain open.

3/12/2020
COVID-19 precautions taken at UW-Stevens Point will affect university events
      These difficult but important steps include canceling events that draw more than 50 people in the next month.

3/10/2020
UW-Stevens Point to host 49th annual International Dinner
 Beginning at 5 p.m., Saturday, April 4, at the Laird Room of the Dreyfus University Center, 1015 Reserve St., Stevens Point, the event is hosted by the International Club student organization.

3/3/2020
​Jazz bands to perform together at UW-Stevens Point
The Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at Michelsen Hall of the Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage St., Stevens Point.

3/2/2020
 UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Bernie Patterson to retire at year end
The 14th chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Bernie Patterson, has announced he will retire in December 2020. Patterson has served as chancellor since July 2010.

2/28/2020
UW-Stevens Point Foundation acquires Newman Center property
"The purchase of this facility adds a dimension to the foundation's traditional support for student scholarships, programs, and endowments," said Peter Crawford, UW-Stevens Point Foundation president.

2/27/2020
Estate gift creates conservation scholarship endowment at UW-Stevens Point
The Michael and Jessina Dineen Conservation Scholarship endowment through the UWSP Foundation is expected to provide over $25,000 in scholarships each year for UW-Stevens Point students entering their senior year.

2/27/2020
Family nature programs at Schmeeckle Reserve in March
Program offerings include the Preschool Discovery Program and the Family Nature Programs.

2/26/2020
UW-Stevens Point Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony to feature work of renowned composer
The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Michelsen Hall in the Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage St., Stevens Point.

2/24/2020
Campus Orchestra, Campus Band in concert at UW-Stevens Point
The concert will be held Monday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. in Michelsen Hall at the Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage St., Stevens Point

2/20/2020
UW-Stevens Point stages Austen classic 'Sense and Sensibility'
"Sense and Sensibility" will be performed in Studio Theatre in the Noel Fine Arts Center Feb. 28-29 and March 1 and 4-7.

2/19/2020
Treehaven to offer Luminary Snowshoe Hike in March
The Spring Forward Luminary Snowshoe Hike will be offered at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 7, the night before daylight savings time begins

2/19/2020
UW-Stevens Point faculty expert discusses refugee literature
"Refugee Literature: Writing and Refugitude" will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, by Lauren Gantz, assistant professor in the UW-Stevens Point Department of English.

2/18/2020
Leap into Leap Day at UW-Stevens Point's Museum of Natural History
The "Leap into Leap Day" event will be held for all ages from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 29.


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