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A rendering shows a potential interior of a new $1 million arena for the UW-Stout esports program on the first floor of the University Library, thanks to a gift from the Stout Foundation.

Surging UW-Stout esports program scores new arena for 2025, thanks to $1M gift from Foundation

The esports program at UW-Stout had a banner year in 2023-24, winning a state championship and qualifying for two national tournaments.

September 12, 2024

Sharon and Lou Balius of Ann Arbor, Mich., have pledged a $1.5 million estate gift to UW-Stout to create a cross-disciplinary class. Sharon is a 1962 Stout State College graduate.

Education enhanced: Alum, husband giving $1.5 million to foster cross-disciplinary learning

Sharon Hafeman Balius and her husband, Lou, of Ann Arbor, Mich., have made a $1.5 million estate gift to UW-Stout to spark multidisciplinary learning.

January 26, 2024

Melissa Chang, M.S. marriage and family therapy student

UW-Stout marriage, family therapy student enjoys building connections, scholarship prepares her for helping profession

Scholarships, graduate assistantships support students in educational, career goals

January 17, 2024

Students Braeden Lange and Maria Winkelman, along with Blaze, the Blue Devil mascot, thank those who supported UW-Stout on Giving Day. The students work for Blue Devil Productions in the Involvement Center on campus.

Impressive support: Foundation exceeds Giving Day goal with pledges topping $370,000

The Stout University Foundation set its sights high for the fifth annual Giving Day.

January 11, 2024

Challenges accepted: Stout community ready to rally on national Giving Day.

Blue Devils ready to support students on 5th Annual Giving Day.

November 27, 2023

The co-owners of Hoeft Builders, from left, are Jay Rideout, Peter Hoeft and Luke Rykal.

Building stronger Blue Devils: Hoeft Builders’ gift of new weights gives back to student athletes

When Hoeft Builders learned that Athletics at UW-Stout needed new weights, it didn't hesitate to lift a hand.

November 22, 2023

A new west entrance and gathering space will be built at UW-Stout’s Recreation Complex, thanks to a $5 million gift.

Pankowskis’ record $5M gift provides major boost to Recreation Complex renovation

The upcoming Recreation Complex renovation at UW-Stout has received a major boost with a gift of $5 million — the largest in university history.

November 13, 2023

Students walk across the campus mall on the first day of fall semester classes at UW-Stout.

Increases in first-year, international students highlight year of success

The 2023-24 academic year at UW-Stout has kicked off with positive news — more first-year and international students and support for students.

September 14, 2023

An art exhibit at UW-Stout’s Furlong Gallery will feature alum William Stoehr’s paintings, which showcase those affected by substance use disorder. He

Unmapped careers: Alum Stoehr, an artist and former National Geographic cartographer, is Cabot Executive

An alum who turned his interests and dreams into two unexpected careers will return to speak and open an exhibit of his art for Cabot Executive program.

September 7, 2023

New Neurodiversity Club receives boost with $10,000 donation

A new UW-Stout club for neurodiverse students — possibly the first of its kind in the UW System — is off to a promising start.

April 27, 2023

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