1. From UW-Stevens Point course to the Broadway stage

    Photo of Felix Torrez-Ponce, UWSP graduate

    The journey to performing under the bright lights of Broadway usually begins with an audition. For University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point bachelor of fine arts acting alumnus Felix Torrez-Ponce, Green Bay, that audition happened last spring while he was a student in the university’s Senior Showcase course. The class led to an opportunity to meet with […]

  2. UW-Stevens Point student leader shares her road to respect

    Photo of Chiamaka Obinna, a mentor and student leader at UW-Stevens Point.

    For years, Chiamaka Daniella Obinna just wanted to fit in. Then, she discovered what she really wanted: to be taken seriously. The journey between these two goals took center stage while Obinna was at UW-Stevens Point. Now the senior majoring in sociology is president of the Black Student Union, co-president of the UWSP chapter of […]

  3. UW-Stevens Point student prepares for UW System research showcase

    Photo of Kyle Pulvermacher, an actuarial mathematics major and economics minor, who is among the six UWSP students presenting their work at Research in the Rotunda.

    How does a college education impact income inequality? University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point junior Kyle Pulvermacher took on this question as part of research he will present at the UW System Research in the Rotunda event on March 8 in Madison. Held at the State Capitol, the event invites undergraduates from across the UW System to […]

  4. Sentry Insurance $10 million gift will propel UW-Stevens Point business school

    Photo of UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Thomas Gibson (right) and Pete McPartland, chairman of the board, president and CEO of Sentry, announcing a $10 million gift to the School of Business and Economics today (Dec. 15), the largest gift the university has received.

    A $10 million gift from the Sentry Insurance Foundation will significantly expand opportunities for University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point business students, with an impact that will affect the entire region. The donation to the School of Business and Economics is the largest one-time gift in Sentry Insurance Foundation’s history, and the largest the university has ever received. To […]

  5. UW-Stevens Point biochemistry graduate combines love of research, health care

    Photo of Chloe Gulbronson (right), who served as a tutor for chemistry, biology, physics and math and also mentored tutors while pursuing her degree at UW-Stevens Point. Here, she’s with students Mitchell Imlan and Josie Voigt in the Chemistry Biology Building drop-in tutoring lab.

    Chloe Gulbronson is intrigued by biochemistry and the molecular mechanics of disease. Her father’s profession, physical therapy, and a disease diagnosis triggered her interest at a young age. “I’m fascinated by the human body,” said Gulbronson, Wautoma. When she was age 10, her dad was diagnosed with cancer. After observing his care team, she decided […]

  6. These creative problem solvers make profound contributions – and good pay

    Photo of Natasja Iversen, Oshkosh, who liked problem-solving games and math. The senior, pictured with Kurt Pflughoeft, director of the UWSP Center for Data Analytics, is majoring in data analytics for a high-demand career and great return on her educational investment.

    Natasja Iversen loved math in high school. She took a computer programming class and became interested in a career path that combined them. “I found data analytics was a happy medium,” said the senior from Oshkosh. “I always liked problem-solving games. I like to visualize how to improve a process,” Iversen said. UW-Stevens Point was […]

  7. New pier, trail surface help make UWSP Schmeeckle Reserve more accessible

    Photo of Friends of Schmeeckle, donors and community members attending a ribbon cutting for the new accessible fishing pier and Lake Loop Trail at Schmeeckle Reserve on Sept. 29.

    Schmeeckle Reserve is now more accessible for people of all abilities, thanks to a fundraising project completed by the Friends of Schmeeckle earlier this fall. A new accessible fishing pier and resurfaced Lake Loop Trail were dedicated Sept. 29. The new pier extends 70 feet into the lake, offering outstanding views, access to deeper water […]

  8. Water and Environmental Analysis Lab at UW-Stevens Point, Clean Water Act mark 50 years

    Photo of UWSP sophomore Lizzi Gizzi working on a project in the Water and Environmental Analysis Lab, where she has worked since her first year at UWSP.

    Fifty years ago, a landmark law was passed to protect and restore national waterways, which are vital to our health, ecosystems and economy. Since 1972, the Clean Water Act has helped prevent, reduce and eliminate pollution and create water that is drinkable, fishable and swimmable. That same year, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point created a […]

  9. A Research Network at the Nexus of Water and Agriculture

    Photo of students meeting with farmers during the Ag-Water Nexus field trip.

    Wisconsin’s abundant rivers, lakes and streams helped the state become an agricultural leader. Yet agricultural processes, including irrigation and pesticide use, also greatly impact our state’s water quality and quantity. One of the biggest challenges facing Wisconsin is determining how to maintain the state’s agricultural prominence while also ensuring plenty of safe water for drinking, […]

  10. Driven by data: UW System data science program producing career-ready graduates

    Photo: UW Extended Campus facilitates the data science master's program as a collaboration among UWL, UW-Eau Claire, UW-Green Bay, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Stevens Point and UW-Superior. It is entirely online, making it a good fit for both traditional students and working professionals hoping to take the next step in their career.

    UW-La Crosse graduate student Caleb Waack is ready to launch his career in data science — and he will be joining a fellow program alumnus.  Waack, who will complete UWL’s data science master’s program in December, was recently hired by Epsilon, a media company that is part of the France-based Publicis Groupe.   In his new role, Waack […]