​News Release Archive

The following archive includes releases from September 2011 through March 2022.
Current releases may be found at the News Center.


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9/30/2021
UW-Stevens Point community COVID-19 testing continues
Appointments are required for these free rapid-results antigen tests at Stevens Point, Marshfield and Wausau.

9/29/2021
Music concerts return to UW-Stevens Point this fall
Join students and faculty conductors for instrumental and vocal music from a variety of ensembles.

9/29/2021
A Taste of Jamaica opens Oct. 4 at UWSP at Wausau
A Taste of Jamaica is located in the dining hall of the Wausau campus, 518 S. 7th Ave. It will offer a "grab and go" lunch menu featuring sandwiches, soups and salads, with a daily featured Jamaican sandwich.

9/28/2021
Engineering partnership benefits students, Wausau area, UW campuses
A partnership between the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and UW-Platteville creates opportunity for more students in north central Wisconsin to pursue engineering degrees without having to leave the area.

9/28/2021
UW-Stevens Point planetarium shows, Wisconsin Science Festival presentations
Two presentations will be offered Oct. 23-24 as part of statewide events for the Wisconsin Science Festival, plus planetarium shows on Sundays in October.

9/27/2021
UW-Stevens Point maintains enrollment, with transfers up
First-year students increased slightly to 1,571 on the Stevens Point campus compared to 2020, a year with the record-setting increase and the strongest gain in the UW System.

9/22/2021
UW-Stevens Point to host new critical thinking lecture series
Three presentations are planned on topics that encourage critical thinking. All are open to the public, free of charge.

9/21/2021
UW-Stevens Point at Wausau to host faculty lecture series
This fall, HANK Talks—named for Hank the Husky, campus mascot—will be live, in-person events beginning at 7 p.m. on the stage of the James F. Veninga Theater in the UW Center for Civic Engagement on the Wausau campus.

9/20/2021
UW-Stevens Point Department of Theatre and Dance to bring 'Passage' to its three campuses
"Passage" will be staged for readings at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Sept. 23-24 at the Noel Fine Arts Center Room 221, UW-Stevens Point campus; at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, UWSP at Marshfield; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, UWSP at Wausau.

9/17/2021
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman offers shooting sports workshop
Designed for beginners, the event is appropriate for anyone who wants to brush up on their shooting skills and learn in a safe environment with the support of other women.

9/14/2021
 UW-Stevens Point ranked among top Midwest public universities
 The university was recognized for solid reputation among peer institutions, retention of first-year students and low student-to-faculty ratio.

9/10/2021
Baka Chicken now open at UWSP at Marshfield
Baka Chicken is located in the campus dining area, serving from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, Monday through Thursday. The restaurant will offer rice bowls, such as teriyaki chicken, ginger chicken, tofu and more.

9/8/2021
UW-Stevens Point planetarium offering fall shows, observatory viewings
Both the Allen F. Blocher Planetarium and Arthur J. Pejsa Observatory are offering activities this fall.

9/7/2021
UW-Stevens Point LIFE program piques adult curiosity
Join Learning Is ForEver (LIFE), offered through UW-Stevens Point's Continuing Education and Outreach program as a membership-based group of adults providing an opportunity to share learning experiences and discover new interests.

8/30/2021
UW-Stevens Point to bring back live theatre and dance performances
First Nighters dinner series and individual show tickets are on sale starting Wednesday, Sept. 1.

8/26/2021
Legacy Foundation gift of $3 million will enhance community health
The gift creates a partnership and collaboration to identify and address challenges and opportunities related to public health of communities in South Wood County.

8/25/2021
UW-Stevens Point community COVID-19 testing sites expand hours
Times are expanded for this weekend and Wausau will have more times on Thursdays.

8/18/2021
UW-Stevens Point faculty, staff recognized for excellence
Faculty and staff from the College of Natural Resources, English and Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility are noted for achievement.

8/9/2021
Flexibility, credit for work experience help UW-Stevens Point students FinishUp business their degree
UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics now offers a FinishUp program with enhanced flexibility in scheduling classes, generous credit transfer from area technical colleges and the ability to receiving college credit for prior work experience.

8/4/2021
UW-Stevens Point students recognized for excellence
Students were honored for acheivement for theatre and dance, art, scholarship and graphic design.

7/30/2021
'Hit Submit' to apply to UW-Stevens Point starting Aug. 1
Fall 2022 applicants are encouraged to "Hit Submit" at www.uwsp.edu/applynow for the best chance of earning a UWSP scholarship.

7/23/2021
UW-Stevens Point COVID testing location changes starting Aug. 2
Starting Monday, Aug. 2, BinaxNow antigen testing will be offered in the Science Building, Room C124, 2001 Fourth Ave., Stevens Point.

7/21/2021
Library class potentially helps students graduate college, study finds
"Research skills are essential to college success," said Troy Espe, a UW-Stevens Point librarian.

7/19/2021
 American Suzuki Institute celebrates 50 years with virtual, live performances
The institute will offer a virtual concert July 24 and free, public in-person concerts on campus July 26-30.

7/19/2021
Noels donate land at headwaters of Moses Creek to Friends of Schmeeckle
Nearly a half-mile section of the Green Circle Trail will be rerouted through the property this fall. The Friends group plans to construct a quarter-mile walking trail spur with a boardwalk and a viewing platform overlooking the sedge meadow.

7/13/2021
Albertson Hall replacement at UW-Stevens Point is funded in state budget
Albertson has been a UW-Stevens Point priority because of the deteriorating condition of the structure, fire suppression and HVAC systems.

7/7/2021
UW-Stevens Point's College of Natural Resources honors supporters, conservationists
Several individuals, an organization and a business were recognized by the college for support of the college and conservation practices.

7/7/2021
UW-Stevens Point is among first to offer new science education major
The natural science, science teaching certification is a collaborative bachelor's degree program.

6/30/2021
UWSP at Marshfield campus hosts educational sustainability program
The program enrolls 64 students and is designed for working professionals from various fields.

6/28/2021
UW-Stevens Point planetarium offers public programs in July
Programs are offered nightly at 6 and 7:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, and at 2 and 3:30 p.m. Sundays, except Sunday, July 4.