​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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5/23/2019
DNA research paves career path to Marshfield lab for UW-Stevens Point students
Under the guidance of UW-Stevens Point Molecular Biology and Genetics Professor Diane Caporale, the senior from Wausau was one of five students conducting research for PreventionGenetics, Marshfield.

5/20/2019
Summer planetarium shows at UW-Stevens Point
Free programs will be offered on select Mondays and Wednesdays this summer at the Allen F. Blocher Plantearium.

5/17/2019
UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield student's long journey leads to living an educational dream
A nontraditional student, Lisa Anderson will graduate this spring with a Bachelor of Applied Science and Arts degree and will begin work on a master's degree in the fall.

5/15/2019
Second Sentry Insurance data analytics chair named at UW-Stevens Point
Kurt Pflughoeft is the Sentry Insurance Endowed Chair in Computational Analytics.

5/15/2019
UW-Stevens Point students recognized for excellence
Both individual students and several student groups were honored for excellence in their academic and organizational pursuits.

5/10/2019
Register for art, music or video programs at Camp COFAC at UW-Stevens Point
Held June 16-21 on the UW-Stevens Point campus, the camp includes a full week of exploration in one of these tracks, where participants learn new techniques and gain experience.

5/9/2019
 UW-Stevens Point names Office of Economic and Community Development director
Jenny Resch will provide overall strategic leadership for economic and workforce development initiatives for the university.

5/9/2019
UW-Stevens Point May graduate embraces his history
Lucas Jagodzinski, a Stevens Point native, is student teaching in his hometown high school with the teacher who inspired him.

5/8/2019
Distinguished Alumni Award winner to address UW-Stevens Point graduates
Dale Klapmeier, co-founder and chief executive officer of Cirrus Aircraft and a 1983 graduate of UW-Stevens Point, will speak to more than 1,250 graduates  in two ceremonies Saturday, May 18.

5/8/2019
Famous neuroscientist to speak at UW-Stevens Point May 16
Giacomo Rizzolatti, a neurophysiologist and director of the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Parma, Italy, will discuss the "Mirror Brain: Neural Basis of Empathy." His presentation is at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 16.

5/6/2019
First generation students at UW-Stevens Point benefit from Berard Scholarship
Ten students were awarded a $2,000 Bob and Mary Berard Gateway to Discovery Scholarship, an annual award for first-year, first generation students with academic promise.

5/3/2019
Mission trip inspires UWSP at Wausau grad to make the most of his opportunities
Lucas Hintz will graduate from UW-Stevens Point at Wausau on Tuesday then plans to continue his education at UW-Stevens Point and become a doctor.

5/3/2019
UW-Stevens Point at Wausau students host 'Mush' release party
The literary and art magazine features prose, art, poetry and more from former and currrent students, area high school students and community members.

5/2/2019
Percussion 'Decades' series to offer final concert at UW-Stevens Point
The "Decades" concert series will present "To the Future" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at Michelsen Hall in the Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage St., Stevens Point.

4/30/2019
Day of Giving brings UW-Stevens Point, community together to help students
The Day of Giving (D.O.G.) on Tuesday, May 7, offers a variety of creative fundraising activities for students, faculty and staff members, alumni and friends of UW-Stevens Point.

4/29/2019
UW-Stevens Point faculty expert discusses water laws
"Clean Water, Safe Water: The Basics of How Water Laws Impact What You Drink" will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, presented by Brad Mapes-Martins, professor in the UW-Stevens Point Department of Political Science.

4/26/2019
Outstanding faculty and staff members recognized at UW-Stevens Point
Personnel were recognized for excellence in teaching, scholarship, service and work performance.

4/25/2019
Candlelight Hike, programs at Schmeeckle Reserve in May
Enjoy the free Candlelight Hike Festival and three nature programs this month at the reserve.

4/24/2019
Upcoming Centertainment events at UW-Stevens Point
Find comedy, music and magic in May at the Dreyfus University Center.

4/24/2019
Alumnus to speak about global forest conservation
Robert Simeone of Sylvania Forestry LLC in Land O' Lakes, Wis., will present "New Concepts in Sustainable Forest Management" at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, in room 320 of the Trainer Natural Resources Building. The lecture is free and open to the public.

4/23/2019
Apply for free to UW-Stevens Point
High school seniors may apply for free through Aug. 31, 2019, to attend UW-Stevens Point's four-year campus in Stevens Point or two-year branch campuses in Wausau and Marshfield this fall.

4/22/2019
Danstage 2019 generates innovative artistry at UW-Stevens Point
Performances of the annual dance concert will be held 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 3-4, and Wednesday through Friday, May 8-10, with a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday, May 5.

4/19/2019
Violin professor to present his last faculty recital
Professor Steven Bjella will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, in Michelsen Hall in the Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage St., Stevens Point.

4/19/2019
Choirs to sing a variety of works at UW-Stevens Point
The Sunday, April 28, concert will feature several student conductors and a song accompanied by American Sign Language interpretation.

4/18/2019
Clean water and health soils symposium at UW-Stevens Point April 24
The "Alternative Funding for Clean Water and Healthy Soils" symposium will be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, in room 170 of the Trainer Natural Resources Building.

4/17/2019
Aber Suzuki Center sponsors Practice-A-Thon, free concerts
A Vocal and Instrumental Festival Concert will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 27, at Ben Franklin School. Piano students will perform in several concerts at 12:30, 2 and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the Noel Fine Arts Center's Michelsen Hall.

4/16/2019
UW-Stevens Point Symphony Orchestra to feature music of Italy, world premiere
Titled "Viva Italia!," the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Michelsen Hall in the Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage St., Stevens Point. The Symphony Orchestra is directed by Andy Moran, assistant professor of horn and orchestral director.

4/15/2019
UW-Stevens Point's Jazz Band concert to feature a diversity of styles, guest artist
The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, in Michelsen Hall in the Noel Fine Arts Center.

4/15/2019
Reeder's Ruck and Run set for May 4
The fifth annual Reeder's Ruck and Run will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4. It will start along the Wisconsin River near the Riverfront Arts Center in Pfiffner Park in downtown Stevens Point and follow a loop of the Green Circle Trail.

4/11/2019
Environmental speaker, panel, fair highlight Earth Week 2019 at UW-Stevens Point
Earth Week related events offered April 14-27 are free and open to the public.