​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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9/26/2017
Take a ‘Journey to the Stars’ at the UW-Stevens Point
The free planetarium show will run Sunday afternoons through Oct. 29.

9/25/2017
UW-Stevens Point offers 'Story Time at the Museum'
Preschoolers and their parents are invited to a free, public program that brings natural history to life through children's books.

9/20/2017
Festival of India offers workshops, dinner, performances
The festival raises funds to help support education and job training for India's women and children.

9/19/2017
UW-Stevens Point offers free math tutoring to area students
Junior and senior high school students can work with math education students on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

9/18/2017
Celebrity Chef Kenny to visit UW-Stevens Point
Chef Kenny Minor, who appeared on 'Chopped,' will take part in several events on campus and in the community, including 'Chef on the Square' downtown.

9/12/2017
 UW-Stevens Point ranked among Top 10 public Midwestern universities
The magazine's 2018 rankings place UW-Stevens Point tied for ninth in the top tier of Midwestern comprehensive public universities.

9/8/2017
UW-Stevens Point faculty expert discusses First Amendment, hate speech
Professor John Blakeman, political science, will speak on Monday, Sept. 18.

9/8/2017
Variety of artists performing at UW-Stevens Point
Several bands and a hypnotist will appear this month. Community members may attend for $5.

9/7/2017
UW-Stevens Point named to The Princeton Review Green College Honor Roll
UW-Stevens Point is the only school in Wisconsin on the honor roll, receiving a Green Rating of 99, the highest score possible.

9/6/2017
See through the eye of the Hubble Space Telescope at UW-Stevens Point
The free planetarium show will run Sunday afternoons through Oct. 1.

9/5/2017
UW-Stevens Point, community 2017 Federal Duck Stamp Contest activities
Local and area events include art exhibits, hands-on activities for all ages and a documentary screening.

9/5/2017
UW-Stevens Point faculty experts offer free community lectures
The first lecture on Tuesday, Sept. 12, features Sociology and Social Work Associate Professor Sue Bailey talking about the opioid epidemic.

8/31/2017
Safe Point partnership seeks to enhance student safety, reduce risks
Safe Point, aims to reduce dangerous alcohol use and minimize community concerns.

8/31/2017
UW-Stevens Point reaches capital campaign milestone
Chancellor Bernie Patterson announced at his annual State of the University address Aug. 30 that the "Then, Now & Forever - We Are Point" campaign has exceeded the $25 million mark.

8/22/2017
UW-Stevens Point DeBot Dining Center renovations approved
The project will update many facets of the building systems and cooking and serving equipment, with work starting next summer.

8/18/2017
UW-Stevens Point names new police chief
Brian Bridges retired from UW-Madison's Police Department as assistant chief and also served at UW-Eau Claire.

8/14/2017
Local high school seniors can apply for free to UW-Stevens Point
Seniors at secondary schools within a 40-mile radius of UW-Stevens Point can apply to enroll without paying the $50 application fee.

8/1/2017
UW-Stevens Point theatre and dance season announced
Experience Tony Award-winning shows and original choreography by the Department of Theatre and Dance throughout the 2017-18 academic year.

7/25/2017
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman offering annual workshop
Choose from a variety of outdoor activities, such as fly fishing, kayaking and canopy camping, during this weekend workshop.

7/20/2017
Faculty and staff honors at UW-Stevens Point
Several UW-Stevens Point faculty, staff recognized by state, national organizations.

7/13/2017
UW-Stevens Point seeking host families in August
Welcome a group of first-year students to Stevens Point with a two-night stay

7/11/2017
Public concerts offered for American Suzuki Institute
The institute runs July 16-22 and 23-29, with public concerts throughout boths weeks at the Noel Fine Arts Center and Sentry Theater.

7/7/2017
Study abroad director named interim dean at UW-Stevens Point
Eric Yonke, history professor and study abroad director, will serve for two years starting July 1.

7/7/2017
​UW-Stevens Point to host marimba festival, public concerts
Four public marimba concerts will be offered as part of the festival. They are open to the public.

6/30/2017
UW-Stevens Point student mapping project looks at Portage County tax revenue
Yoon Bin Bae, a natural resources planning major, used GIS technologies to create maps that illustrate changes in property tax revenue in Stevens Point.

6/21/2017
Aber Suzuki Center to hold open house
Introduce your child to playing an instrument during a free open house at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's Aber Suzuki Center this weekend.

6/20/2017
Wisconsin native named fine arts and communication dean at UW-Stevens Point
Valerie Cisler, originally from Manitowoc, Wis., will begin July 1.

6/15/2017
Schmeeckle Reserve trails remain closed to clear storm damage
The Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center remains open. Watch the reserve's Facebook page for updates.

6/7/2017
UW-Stevens Point to host 2017 Midwest Compost School
The 2017 Midwest Compost School, held annually since 1995, will be held July 11-13.

6/5/2017
Central Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra accepting registrations for this fall
Young musicians in grades six through 12 are encouraged to apply for the 2017-2018 season of the program, which offers two orchestra groups.