UW-Stevens Point Alumni

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Continuing Education has some great fall trips coming up and UWSP alumni get a $20 discount!

Maybe WJFW Newswatch 12 is going to have to change its station colors to Purple and Gold! Way to go Will, Lily and Derek!

✨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!!

UWSP College of Fine Arts & Communication

Happy Friday! We are so excited to have students back on campus in just a couple of weeks and to see this courtyard filled with Pointers!

August is Make A Will Month, a reminder that your legacy can create opportunities for future generations of Pointers.

Through a generous estate gift, Mary E. Reinhart established scholarships that will help UW-Stevens Point students overcome unexpected financial challenges and pursue meaningful academic opportunities for years to come.

Read about Mary and her legacy in support of : https://bit.ly/4m9zi59

UW-Stevens Point Foundation

The Laird Youth Leadership Foundation has made a $1.25 million gift to the UW-Stevens Point Foundation, strengthening scholarships and awards that will support students for generations. As the foundation concludes its work, this investment ensures Melvin R. Laird’s commitment to leadership, opportunity, and education will continue to make a lasting impact.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4qhRWvs

Beth Ann Engelland MBA, RDN ('11, Dietetics) was recently promoted to Regional Vice President, Midwest of Aramark Student Nutrition. Congratulations Beth Ann!

UW-Stevens Point School of Health Sciences and Wellness

Only 2 months until Pointer Homecoming!

SAVE THE DATE! 's Homecoming and Family Day 2026 will be taking place on October 10! See you there!

August is National and we can help you plan ahead. Learn why creating or updating your will is a meaningful step to establishing a legacy at and supporting Pointers long into the future. Visit https://uwsp.planmylegacy.org/ to learn more about leaving UWSP in your will.

Enjoy this story of former Chancellor Thomas George and Prof. Barbara Harbach. Their estate gift will establish "The Chancellor Thomas George and Barbara Harbach Thesis Collection" and impact Pointers for generations to come. https://bit.ly/3UetBY8

Have a great weekend, Pointers! The Welcome Center on campus is looking beautiful for all who come for a visit.

Don't forget to share with those you know that applications to UWSP open on August 1! Learn more: https://www.uwsp.edu/admissions-aid/how-to-apply/