UWSP Department of Biology

05/18/2026

The newest crossed the staged on Saturday. Enjoy some highlights from our Spring Commencement photo gallery 👇
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05/08/2026

Our department had more than 70 presenters in this year's Symposium. So proud of their work!

05/05/2026

The Department of Biology held its annual celebration of merit and research by students over the academic year. More than 30 scholarships were awarded to continuing and graduating students. We also honored our amazing faculty! 🥳🙌

04/29/2026

Over 70 presenters from Biology! So excited for a robust Symposium this Friday. Come support our students!

We are excited for a robust Symposium this Friday. We will have 106 research projects from across the College!

Join us for the opening presentation at the Haeni Chemistry Biology Building Friday at 2 p.m., followed by student presentations on three floors!

Symposium Check-in will take place in the Dean’s Office (HCBB 200) from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. bit.ly/3JHsKK9

SCHEDULE
2 p.m. Opening Remarks, Room 105
Welcome

2:30 -3:30 p.m.
🎤Oral Presentations

2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
📝 Poster Sessions

04/24/2026

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We invite you to make your commitment to Partners in Discovery today!

UWSP College of Letters and Science

04/22/2026

💜💛The newest Chancellor's Leadership Award recipients include our 3 biology majors!

We honor graduating students who throughout their careers at our university have contributed significant leadership.

💜💛 These 18 students from the College of Letters and Science are the newest Chancellor's Leadership Award recipients! Well done, Pointers!

04/20/2026

🥳 Dr. Sarah Orlofske, biology, with a new article in the Journal of Parasitology. This one with an co-author!

Alumna Roxanne Gasperetti was a key member of the Orlofske Parasitology Lab at UWSP. Now, those research efforts are bearing fruit with her first published journal article, co-authored with Dr. Sarah Orlofske, associate professor of biology and other colleagues in the field.

Gasperetti is now a Ph.D. biology student at the University of North Dakota. She was recently awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship to help cover the research for the next three years! 🥳

Journal article - DOI: 10.1645/25-103

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04/16/2026

Wish Grace all the best in her new teaching position at Lincoln High School! 🥳

: Grace Hasse ’26
Program: Natural Science Education
Organization: Lincoln High School (Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools )
Position: High School Science Teacher

UWSP Department of Biology
UW-Stevens Point School of Education

Have you been hired before graduation? Email [email protected] tell us all about it!

04/11/2026

Congratulations to COLS Distinguished Achievement Student Award recipients in Biology, Kate and Carly! 🥳

👏 Join us in congratulating our COLS Distinguished Achievement Student Award recipients in Biology, Kate and Carly!

The College of Letters and Science recognizes these deserving individuals for their high academic achievement. View all student honorees: https://www.uwsp.edu/cols/about-us/student-honors-and-award/

UWSP Department of Biology

04/05/2026

Student abstracts are due April 20. Talk to your faculty mentor about presenting in the Undergraduate Research Symposium May 1!

Are you getting excited to present in the College's Undergraduate Research Symposium? 📥 Abstracts are due April 20.

The event will be hosted in the Haeni Chemistry Biology Building with research from across the College. All are welcome!