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09/10/2026

09/09/2026

Do you love writing and working with news? Come to our meeting tonight in CAC 104 at 6:30PM. We write and publish stories to the public but we cant do it without you! Bring a friend and come join us tonight. Hope to see you there!

09/09/2026

Mark your calendars to attend the sixth annual LIT, the annual event featuring illuminated sculptures, video and interactive displays, flow art and dance performances, and music at the Stevens Point Sculpture park!

“We’re very excited to invite the public to see our beautiful Sculpture Park in a new light,” board chairperson Elizabeth Wellso said. “It’s extremely popular, for good reason. The evening is a fun, family friendly, creative adventure.”

The sculpture park includes work from UWSP alumni, faculty and staff!

Saturday, September 19 from 7pm-9pm
FREE - all are welcome to attend!

For more information, visit the Stevens Point Sculpture Park website at: https://stevenspoint.com/435/Sculpture-Park

08/31/2026

✨ALUMNI NEWS✨

COFAC alum DEREK TRITZ ('25 Media Studies) returned to campus last week to cover Chancellor Brinkman's first State of the University Address for WJFW-12. Roll Dawgs!

Click here to view this video from wjfw.com.

08/17/2026

✨ALUMNI NEWS ✨The Newswatch 12 studio is filled with Pointers!

In the photo from left to right:

WILL HAROLDSON ('23 Media Studies) interned at WJFW during the summer of 2022 as a news reporter. Will spent much of his time in the Communications building working for the University's TV and Radio Station. Soon after graduating, Will returned full time to the station in June 2023 as a Sports Reporter. After three years of filming, producing, editing, and broadcasting, he has been promoted to the station's Sports Director.

LILY ASTEEN ('24 English and Professional Communication) While at UWSP, she interned at University Communications and Marketing as a brand ambassador, along with working as the social media intern at Campus Activities and Student Engagement. Lily joined her hometown's news crew in September 2024 as a News Reporter, quickly taking on larger responsibilities such as producing and anchoring. This summer, she became the host for the station's 4pm broadcast, Up North at 4.

DEREK TRITZ ('25 Media Studies) While at UWSP, he spent much of his time in the Communications building working for 90FM, Pointer Studios and The Pointer. Soon after graduating, Derek joined Newswatch 12 in September 2025 starting off as a News Reporter. He worked his way up the ranks and now anchors WFJW's weekend broadcasts.

We're so proud of our COFAC Alumni! Roll Dawgs!!

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08/12/2026

✨ALUMNI NEWS✨

Congratulations to Alice Ehle ('26, Graphic Design) on her work as a Muralist with the Wisconsin Maritime Museum!

“My degree in Graphic Design from UWSP has strengthened my confidence as an artist, as a designer, and as a professional. I am proud to give back to my community in the form of creative work and can’t wait to see where this skill takes me next! Looking for more mural opportunities in the Stevens Point area!”

Amazing work, Alice - we're so proud of our ! Roll Dawgs!

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08/11/2026

✨ALUMNI NEWS✨

Congratulations to Pointer Impact Award recipient Dawn Borremans Stadelman ('94, Interior Architecture)!

“Dawn has applied her passion for design to her passion for community service,” said UWSP College of Fine Arts and Communication Dean Stuart Benkert. “Her creativity has made a difference in the lives of children and members of her community, inspiring them to engage in the arts in new ways.”

Dawn will receive the award during the fall UWSP Alumni Association Board of Directors meeting.

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Several University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point alumni are being recognized for their service to their communities. The Pointer Impact Award, created by the UW-Stevens Point Alumni Association Board of…

07/26/2026

Take a midday art break! Join us during the lunch hour on Monday, July 27 for a special showcase including the work of three UWSP students who participated in The Flow Project - Art Inspired by Water.

Students Alison Hesse ('26, Biology), Deanna Vang (current student, Psychology), and PaChoua Yang ('26 BFA Art) will have work featured just outside the Laird Room in the Dreyfus University Center.

The artwork will be on display at UWSP through August 3. You can learn more about The Flow Project at: https://water.wisc.edu/the-flow-project/

Applications for the 2027 student artist cohort will open in September! Contact Amy Kowalski at [email protected] for more information.

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06/05/2026

Business and Economics Professor Kevin Neuman and our very own COFAC Media Studies Professor Alex Ingersoll were interviewed yesterday about sports on streaming services - click to see the story:

https://www.wjfw.com/news/sports-on-streaming-services-local-experts-weigh-in/article_c4e3dd28-30cb-4a4c-9d99-63df8dcd5ca7.html

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WISCONSIN (WJFW) – As audiences continue moving away from traditional television, America’s biggest sports leagues are constantly trying to meet younger fans where they are. Many fans now feel that