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WIPPS announces new board members for 2021

The Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service has welcomed two new members to its Board of Advisors. Rich Poirier, president and CEO of Church Mutual Insurance, headquartered in Merrill; and Dr. Fernando Riveron,…

WIPPS gets $200,000 grant for flu vaccine outreach to Hmong, Hispanic residents

The Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service has received a $200,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to help Hmong and Hispanic residents in central Wisconsin become better informed about the importance of…

Female high school teacher offering assignment assistance and three students in classroom setting wearing face masks and working at desks observing social distancing using technology of laptop computers and digital tablet.

Our students need to be heard – can you help?

Contribute to ‘Voices of Students Project: Learning during COVID-19’ by Sharon Belton, WIPPS Research Partners director This fall, central Wisconsin students returned to school – some remotely, others on site at school with safety…

WIPPS Research Partners new study sheds light on student concerns about school amid COVID-19

New study offers insight on Marathon County students’ perceptions of returning to school during COVID-19; students express feelings of uncertainty and anxiety about how they will learn and stay socially connected this fall WIPPS…

WIPPS is looking for a new IT employee!

WIPPS IT Specialist The Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS), located at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Wausau campus, is seeking a part-time IT specialist. Primary role will be working with non-technical…

Calling all young aspiring journalists – WIPPS has an opportunity for you!

Click here for an article from Wausau Pilot and Review about WIPPS’ Student Journalism Program!

Student journalist: Wausau West freshmen describe COVID-19 impact on first year of high school

This story was written by Wausau West High School student Julia Engebretson as part of the Student Journalism Program, a partnership of the Wausau Daily Herald and Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service….

COVID-19, Trade Tensions, Turbulent Markets — Trouble for Wisconsin Ag

For those who were unable to listen to the virtual ag event -“COVID-19, TRADE TENSIONS TURBULENT MARKETS – Trouble for Wisconsin Agriculture,” – here’s the YouTube link to watch.

Being Black in America with Reggie Jackson and Jarrett Adams – WIPPS Two Bald Guys

On our June 5 Facebook livestream, we were honored to have as special guests two national figures – Reggie Jackson, co-owner and lead trainer of Nurturing Diversity Partners in Milwaukee and a prominent leader…

WIPPS Research Partners offers ‘COVID-19 Return-To-Work’ survey tool

WIPPS Research Partners offers employers new survey tool on return to work amid COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a huge shift to working remotely for many businesses and organizations. Employers are now…

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