​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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8/24/2018
Weekend art workshop at Treehaven
The art and nature makers retreat will be held Sept. 21-23 and led by international artist kenT youngstrom.

8/22/2018
Aber Suzuki Center to offer 'Instrument Petting Zoo' Saturday
Try out instruments and learn more about music instruction through the Aber Suzuki Center on Saturday.

8/16/2018
Gain insight on the millennial mindset at 'Point in Common' community speaker series
guitarist for the band Hanson.   Ravi Hutheesing will discuss "Millennial Mojo: Disrupting Education Under Millennial Leadership" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, at Sentry Theater. This "Point in Common" talk is free and open to the public.

8/7/2018
UW-Stevens Point to mark opening of new Chemistry Biology Building
The grand opening of the new state-of-the-art Chemistry Biology Building will feature renowned speaker Brian Greene and ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 13-14.

8/3/2018
28th Annual Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Workshop
Enjoy hands-on activities such as fly fishing, archery and hammock camping at the Wisconsin BOW 28th annual workshop at Treehaven Field Station, August 24-26.

7/26/2018
Labyrinth art installation invites public to take part
The public can help with the work, created by UW-Stevens Point senior Meghan Wagner, on Aug. 3-5 and attend an opening reception Aug. 12.

7/19/2018
Public concerts offered for American Suzuki Institute
The American Suzuki Institute welcomes more than 1,000 participants beginning July 22.

7/17/2018
July is the month to observe Mars at UW-Stevens Point
Join university astronomers at free telescopic observations and planetarium shows July 30-31 when Mars is shortest distance from Earth.

7/16/2018
UW-Stevens Point alumnus commits $1 million to School of Business and Economics
Keith '85 and Tammy Anderson have committed $1 million to UW-Stevens Point to create a Classroom to Career (C2C) Center in the School of Business and Economics.

7/13/2018
Art comes out of the shadows at UW-Stevens Point
Sculptures, paintings and other collected works of art rarely on display are part of a new exhibit at Edna Carlsten Art Gallery.

7/13/2018
UW-Stevens Point theatre and dance season announced
Get ready for another exciting year of drama, musicals, original choreography and a new theatre experience at UW-Stevens Point.

7/9/2018
UW-Stevens Point museum wolf mount recovered
The wolf mount was found along a trail in Schmeeckle Reserve July 8 and is in good condition.

7/3/2018
UW-Stevens Point representatives to teach, study voice in Italy this summer
UW-Stevens Point students, a professor of voice, alumnus and a local music teacher are attending the prestigious International Lyric Academy in Vicenza, Italy, this July.

7/2/2018
Walleyes for Tomorrow creates fisheries endowment
Walleyes for Tomorrow, Inc., of Fond du Lac, Wis., created the fund with a gift of $200,000 to UWSP Foundation to support faculty-mentored undergraduate research fellowships in fisheries in the College of Natural Resources.

6/29/2018
Local UW colleges to become branches of UW-Stevens Point
UW-Marathon County and UW-Marshfield/Wood County will become branch campuses of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point on Sunday, July 1, as part of the restructuring of the University of Wisconsin System.

6/28/2018
Aber Suzuki Center to offer 'Instrument Petting Zoo'
The free event on Saturday, July 7, offers children the opportunity to try different instruments.

6/21/2018
UW-Stevens Point's Chemistry Biology building on track to open this fall
The 176,500-square foot building was designed as a state-of-the-art, science-on-display facility for the chemistry and biology departments.

6/12/2018
UW-Stevens Point Night at the Woodchucks in Wausau June 23
The first 1,000 fans through the gate will receive a Stevie Pointer bobblehead, and the first pitch will be thrown by Chancellor Bernie Patterson. Free tickets are available for prospective Pointers.

6/12/2018
UW-Stevens Point honored nationally for sustainability efforts
The university was recognized by the Association for the Advancement for Sustainability in Higher Education, Arbor Day Foundation and National Association of College and University Food Services.

6/8/2018
MBA program at UW-Stevens Point moves step closer to reality
By focusing on applied leadership and decision-making, this MBA program is unlike others in the UW System, said Lyna Matesi, MBA director and assistant professor of management in the UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics.

6/7/2018
UW-Stevens Point sponsoring Educator Tent, activities at MREA Energy Fair
Representatives from the College of Natural Resources, College of Professional Studies, Admissions, Continuing Education and Natural History Museum will be on-hand throughout the June 15-17 event.

6/6/2018
Regional businesses fund IT faculty member at UW-Stevens Point
The Central Wisconsin Information Technology Alliance (CWITA) includes numerous regional partners, who contributed to the cost of a Computer Information Systems faculty position.

6/6/2018
UW-Stevens Point offering camps in music, art and video production this summer
These three Camp COFAC options will be offered June 24-30, sponsored by the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) and Continuing Education. Instructors are UW-Stevens Point faculty members.

6/4/2018
Kathy Kinney, UW-Stevens Point alumni host reading event June 26 in New London
"Mrs. P's Novel Idea" takes place from 1:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, at New London Middle School, and is sponsored by UW-Stevens Point. The event is free and open to all ages interested in literacy.

5/24/2018
Sports Analytics Conference set for June 21 at UW-Stevens Point
The 2nd Great Lakes Analytics in Sports Conference will be held Thursday, June 21, on campus, featuring speakers and presenters from professional and college sports organizations, the business sector and academic community.

5/24/2018
Wolf mount stolen from UW-Stevens Point museum
Those with information about the theft should contact UW-Stevens Point Police or Portage County Crime Stoppers.

5/22/2018
Summer planetarium shows at UW-Stevens Point
The free shows will be held on select Mondays and Wednesdays May 28-July 18.

5/21/2018
UW-Stevens Point, Fox Valley Technical College agreement helps interior architecture students
Students earning Associate of Applied Science degrees in interior design and/or kitchen and bath design may continue at UW-Stevens Point to earn a professionally accredited Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in interior architecture.

5/14/2018
​ Outstanding faculty and staff recognized at UW-Stevens Point
The awards honored faculty and academic staff for excellence in teaching, scholarship and service and university staff members for dedication to the university behind the scenes.

5/10/2018
Rodgers and Hammerstein president to address UW-Stevens Point graduates
The May Commencement ceremonies will be held at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, in the Health Enhancement Center.