UWSP School of Design & Communication

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

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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

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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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07/07/2026

Campers - we had so much fun last week!!

https://www.wjfw.com/uwsp-hosts-youth-filmmakers-camp/video_c633419f-d31d-51d1-90b9-03e5a82968b6.html

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Click here to view this video from wjfw.com.

06/29/2026

We’re kicking off Week 1 of the 2026 Filmmakers’ Camp and couldn’t be more excited to welcome this amazing group to campus! Let the creativity roll 🎥

06/19/2026

SDC Feature Friday is here!

Our Graphic Design students recently showcased their in-person portfolios at the 2026 Graphic Design Showcase, highlighting innovative ideas, strong visual storytelling, and real-world design skills. You can explore student portfolios and websites using the link below the image.

"We are a larger cohort, yet our shared experiences have shaped us into a close-knit, collaborative community. We exchange ideas freely, offer thoughtful critiques, and continually push one another to grow; preparing us to contribute meaningfully to the creative industries and communities around us." (2026 Class Impact Statement)

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06/09/2026

Montanna Heinz ('26 Graphic Design) had the opportunity as a student to create a permanent mural in the new Health and Wellness Center on campus - here's what she shared about the experience:

Through my work at University Centers, I was able to design a mural for the new Health and Wellness Center. I was asked to design a mural that highlights students and represents intramurals, club sports, group ex classes, aquatics, climbing wall, and university health and counseling services.

This was my first time designing something at this scale and creating an environmental graphic, but I approached it with confidence and treated it like any other design problem. I focused on clarity, movement, and energy, and used the university’s secondary color palette to keep everything aligned with brand standards.

My Marketing Manager, Kimberly Dunham, made this mural possible, and we settled on black and white photography, so it wasn’t too busy on the wall but keeping it eye catching with pops of color. The mural was designed to be student-centered, with the goal of showcasing students engaging with the Health and Wellness Center and highlighting other connected campus spaces.

Congratulations on a job well done, Montanna! We can't wait to see where your career takes you.


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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

05/13/2026

🌟Congratulations to Morgan Kjornes ('26, Media Studies), who has been hired before graduation as a Reporter/MultiMedia Journalist at WEEK 25 News in Peoria, IL🌟

Best of luck as you begin your career - Roll Dawgs!