​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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11/13/2015
Students support differential tuition at UW-Stevens Point
Sixty-two percent of students voted in an online referendum to support student success by adding faculty to reduce bottleneck courses and creating a new academic advising model.

11/3/2015
Schmeeckle Reserve contributes to student success
Two recent surveys of students and community members show just how much value the reserve brings to Stevens Point.

10/28/2015
Print exhibit highlights work between artists, students
Fine art prints by more than 70 nationally and internationally recognized artists will be featured at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Carlsten Gallery as part of “A Look Back: Bob Erickson and the Pointer Press.”

9/29/2015
Alumni honored by UW-Stevens Point
Seven alumni, including three from central Wisconsin, will be honored for achievement and service as the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point marks Homecoming weekend.

8/25/2015
UW-Stevens Point recognized as a great value among Midwest schools
UW-Stevens Point was ranked 20th as a 'Best Bang for the Buck' university out of more than 400 Midwest schools.

7/24/2015
Central Wisconsin waterways mapped for new app from UW-Stevens Point
The Wisconsin River Stevens Point flowage and several Marathon County lakes are included in this new mobile application.

6/16/2015
UW-Stevens Point’s economic impact tops $420 million
Every $1 of state tax investment in UW-Stevens Point generates $11 in economic activity in the state. This also increased since 2011, when $1 of state tax investment generated $9.46 in economic activity.

6/12/2015
WIST, Okrays’ Plover Farms partner on ‘ph’arming grapes
A research collaboration seeks to extract the antioxidant resveratrol from grape plants grown in Wisconsin.

6/4/2015
UW-Stevens Point named a Tree Campus USA
Colleges and universities are honored for engaging staff and students in conservation goals as well as for campus forest management.

5/27/2015
UW-Stevens Point’s Cornerstone Press seeks manuscript submissions
The student-run publishing house will accept manuscripts through Aug.1.

5/5/2015
Long-time Wisconsin legislator to address UW-Stevens Point graduates
Dave Obey, who represented Wisconsin's 7th District for 42 years, will speak to nearly 1,400 graduates and their guests at two spring commencement ceremonies.

4/30/2015
UW-Stevens Point science building clears final OK for construction
The State Building Commission granted authority to proceed with construction during a meeting in Madison April 29. Its initial approval of the construction came two years ago after the project was included in the governor’s capital budget.

4/29/2015
Congressman Dave Obey to receive UW-Stevens Point honorary doctorate
Obey, who represented Wisconsin’s 7th District for 42 years, made significant contributions to higher education, the state and nation, and helped launch several innovative programs at UW-Stevens Point.

4/10/2015
Outstanding faculty and staff recognized at UW-Stevens Point
Faculty and staff were recognized for excellence in teaching, scholarship, service and work performance.

4/1/2015
‘Trivia 46: Guardians of the Contest’ at UW-Stevens Point April 17-19
More than 12,000 players from around the world will take part in the world's largest trivia contest, hosted at WWSP 90FM at UW-Stevens Point.

12/10/2014
Student artwork featured in juried show at UW-Stevens Point
Two art alumni juried the show, which features sculpture, paintings, drawings, printing and graphic design.

12/4/2014
Alumna to address UW-Stevens Point Winter 2014 graduates
Alexa Posny, a 1974 alumna and senior vice president of State and Federal Programs for Renaissance Learning in Madison, will speak to more than 650 graduates and their families.

12/3/2014
UW-Stevens Point among best for military, veterans
Military Advanced Education's 2015 Guide to Colleges and Universities ranked UW-Stevens Point among the best institutions for veterans and those in the military.

11/19/2014
UW-Stevens Point proposes leasing former MSTC facility for health programs
UW-Stevens Point would expand existing health and wellness educational programs and partner to offer a new doctorate of physical therapy program if plans progress to lease the former Mid-State Technical College facility.

10/22/2014
Chevrolet selects UW-Stevens Point for renewable energy partnership
Chevrolet has chosen to partner with UW-Stevens Point and a handful of other institutions of higher education that undertake energy-efficiency and renewable-energy projects.

9/25/2014
Alumni honored by UW-Stevens Point
Seven alumni will be honored Saturday for acheivement and service to the community and UW-Stevens Point.

9/19/2014
Musician George Winston to perform in Stevens Point
Tickets go on sale on Monday for Winston's performance on Dec. 10.

9/9/2014
Theatre and Dance season announced
Students will take the stage to present drama, comedy and dance this year. Tickets are now available for individual performances, the entire season or the First Nighters dinner theatre shows.

9/9/2014
Alumna returns to exhibit art at UW-Stevens Point
Clare Verstegen and four of her former students will exhibit fiber art at the Edna Carlsten Gallery Sept. 22-Oct. 26.

9/2/2014
Performing Arts Series season offers rare entertainment experiences
What do a Russian orchestra, humor writer, Mexican dancer, brass band and Irish music group have in common?

7/23/2014
Community members, alumnus honored at UW-Stevens Point
The UWSP Foundation honored five individuals and a local institution as part of the Founders Day celebration July 17.

5/20/2014
UW-Stevens Point closed for electrical upgrade May 23-27
The campus, with the exception of Schmeeckle Reserve, will not be accessible from Friday, May 23, at 3 p.m. until Tuesday, May 27, at 6 a.m.

3/10/2014
Author, athlete, coach to speak about breaking barriers in sports
One of the first women to play professional basketball, Pat McKinzie-Lechault will share her story in light of the sports access for women brought by Title IX.

2/10/2014
“Trivia on 45!” set for April 11-13
The world's largest trivia contest marks its 45th year of 54 hours of pop culture trivia questions and music, hosted by WWSP-90FM.

12/18/2013
Gift creates first endowed chair at UW-Stevens Point
The $2 million gift from Gerald and Helen Stephens honors the memory of their son, Doug Stephens, a 1991 graduate of UW-Stevens Point.


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