​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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12/19/2017
Berards make major commitment to first-generation students
The Bob and Mary Berard Gateway to Discovery Scholarship Endowment will allow UW-Stevens Point to annually award 10 first-year, first-generation students of academic promise with a $2,000 scholarship, beginning in fall 2018.

12/8/2017
Alumnus mathematician to address UW-Stevens Point graduates
More than 600 UW-Stevens Point students will graduate, with commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16.

9/27/2017
UW-Stevens Point launches athletic training master's degree program
UW-Stevens Point's new graduate program, which meets a national standard requiring a master's degree for athletic trainers, is now accepting applications.

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.

9/7/2017
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.

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

5/8/2017
Alumnus and professional sports administrator to address UW-Stevens Point graduates
Robert Whitsitt, a 1977 graduate and former president of three professional sports teams, will speak to nearly 1,300 graduates in ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20.

5/5/2017
UW-Stevens Point named U.S. Green Ribbon School for sustainability
UW-Stevens Point was selected as the top Wisconsin institution of higher education for Green Ribbon Schools and advanced for consideration at the national level.

3/22/2017
Educational sustainability doctorate offered at UW-Stevens Point
The program – the first Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability in the country and the first standalone doctorate offered at UW-Stevens Point – takes sustainability to a deeper level.  

2/16/2017
UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics awarded accreditation by AACSB
With this accreditation, UW-Stevens Point graduates will complete degrees from a program ranked among the top 20 percent in the nation and top 5 percent in the world.

1/19/2017
​EPA recognizes UW-Stevens Point among nation's leading green power users
UW-Stevens Point uses 100 percent green power through partnerships with Renewable Choice Energy, Wisconsin Public Service, Madison Gas & Electric, Wisconsin Public Power Inc., and We Energies to provide biogas, solar and wind power.

11/10/2016
UW-Stevens Point named Military Friendly School®
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has been named a Military Friendly School® for the seventh consecutive year. It also received the UW VETS certification.

9/13/2016
UW-Stevens Point in top ten of Midwestern public universities
The magazine's 2017 rankings place UW-Stevens Point tied for ninth in the top tier of Midwestern comprehensive public universities.

8/2/2016
Learn about digital age education at ‘Point in Common’ speaker series
Learn how parents, educators and leaders can use technology to empower and provide opportunities for children and students to thrive and grow in the digital age. 

7/1/2016
Aquatic classes offered for adults
Adults with arthritis and older adults looking for a low-impact workout are offered aquatic classes this summer through the Special Needs Aquatic Program (SNAP) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

5/12/2016
Emmy Award-winning journalist to address UW-Stevens Point graduates
Peter Greenberg, a travel editor for CBS news, author and public television host, will address more than 1,400 graduates.

5/4/2016
Noels to receive UW-Stevens Point honorary doctorates
John and Patty Noel will receive honorary doctorates for humanitarian efforts.

5/3/2016
UW-Stevens Point seeks to raise $30 million by 2019
The university launched its first-ever capital campaign with a gala April 30.

4/20/2016
UW-Stevens Point to launch major fundraising campaign, names Roberts as chair
UW-Stevens Point will hold a gala Saturday, April 30 to begin the first comprehensive capital campaign in its 122-year history.

3/25/2016
Second annual Reeder’s Ruck planned
The second annual “Reeder’s Ruck March” will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 30, starting at Mathias Mitchell Public Square in downtown Stevens Point.

3/15/2016
UW-Stevens Point nursing program accredited
The nursing program meets the demand for four-year-degree-prepared nurses.

3/8/2016
Sentry Insurance gives UW-Stevens Point largest gift in campus history
Sentry's gift of $4 million will endow two new faculty positions and create a new major in data analytics.

2/19/2016
Educational opportunity explored in film ‘Tested’ at UW-Stevens Point
The film helps educators and parents understand the challenges some students and their parents face. It is free and open to the public.

2/9/2016
Lifeguarding certification course offered at UW-Stevens Point
Sign up by Feb. 19 for the course that begins Sunday, Feb. 21.

1/26/2016
‘Point in Common’ community speaker series hosts best-selling author and teacher
Dave Burgess will bring his high-energy, entertaining and inspirational program to Stevens Point as part of a free event.

1/6/2016
New programs aimed at today’s needs
From engineering to data science, several new programs are available at UW-Stevens Point or will be soon.

12/10/2015
Ascension Health Ministry leader to address UW-Stevens Point graduates
More than 700 graduates will earn associate, bachelor's and master's degrees on Saturday, May 19, at UW-Stevens Point's Winter Commencement ceremony.

11/25/2015
UW-Stevens Point ROTC program honored for overall excellence
The Northwoods Battalion, which includes UW-Stevens Point and partner ROTC programs at UW-Stout, UW-River Falls and UW-Eau Claire, was named the 2015 Overall Top Program for its logistics, administration, recruiting and retention and operations.

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.

11/12/2015
Public invited to UW-Stevens Point forum on ‘The Wisconsin Idea’
A panel of faculty members will discuss the past, present and future of The Wisconsin Idea.


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