​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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6/17/2021
UW-Stevens Point COVID testing location changes starting June 21
Starting Monday, June 21, BinaxNow antigen testing will be offered in the Multi-Activity Center (MAC) in Marshfield Clinic Health Systems Champions Hall, 2050 Fourth Ave., Stevens Point. Parking is available in Lot F West next to Champions Hall.

6/15/2021
Pointer Promise Push offers prizes, scholarships
Refer a prospective student to UWSP and become eligible for prizes, as well as a scholarship for your referral.

6/9/2021
UW-Stevens Point planetarium to resume public programs
Programs will be offered June 20-July 21 at 6 and 7:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, and at 2 and 3:30 p.m. Sundays, except Sunday, July 4.

6/8/2021
UW-Stevens Point campuses open to public with updated policies
As of Monday, June 7, UW-Stevens Point no longer requires face coverings for those who are fully vaccinated.

5/28/2021
UW-Stevens Point's Day of Giving supports student success
More than $71,000 was donated during the 24-hour Day of Giving May 4.

5/27/2021
UW-Stevens Point faculty, staff recognized for excellence
Honorees were faculty, academic staff and university staff whose work helped students and units at the university succeed during a year of COVID-19 pandemic challenges.

5/20/2021
Community testing continues at UW-Stevens Point campuses
Starting Monday, May 24, BinaxNow antigen tests, with results available in about 15 minutes, are available at Stevens Point, Marshfield and Wausau.

5/19/2021
Mentoring led UW-Stevens Point graduate to career advocating for others
Sierra Krueger will graduate this Saturday with a degree in social work.

5/17/2021
UW-Stevens Point Soil Judging Team places second in National Soil Judging Contest
A team of 19 students placed second overall in the 2021 National Soil Judging Contest, the highest placement ever for the UW-Stevens Point Soil Judging Team.

5/14/2021
UW-Stevens Point Music Department to stage virtual Opera Workshop
Streaming of "Dom Impresario di Figaro: A Medley of Mozart Madness" by UW-Stevens Point students will be offered May 21-June 4.

5/12/2021
UW-Stevens Point to offer six outdoor Commencement ceremonies May 21-22
Ceremonies to award doctoral, master's, bachelor's and associate degrees will be held by academic college and by school for colleges with large graduating classes outdoors at the Specht Memorial Forum/Sundial.

5/11/2021
Nearly 6,800 UW-Stevens Point students receive COVID-19 relief aid
UW-Stevens Point has distributed more than $3.15 million in emergency financial assistance to students as part of the federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act.

5/6/2021
UW-Stevens Point publishing house to launch newest Portage Poetry Series collection
"Holding My Selves Together: New and Selected Poems," a collection by 2019–2020 Wisconsin Poet Laureate Margaret Rozga, will be released at 6 p.m. May 13 through Zoom webinar.

5/6/2021
UW-Stevens Point nursing students assist with COVID-19 vaccines
Several UW-Stevens Point students are getting both experience -- and a financial incentive – for assisting with COVID-19 care, including vaccines.

5/4/2021
UW-Stevens Point music ensembles offering free outdoor concert this Saturday
The concert will be held at 2 p.m. at the Sundial, located along Portage Street on campus.

4/30/2021
UW-Stevens Point students mark Arbor Day with white pine seedling distribution
The trees will be planted at four Stevens Point district schools (Kennedy, Madison, Mc Dill and Plover-Whiting), at schools in Stratford and Amherst, including the Tomorrow River Community Charter School, and at the grounds of Menominee Tribal Enterprises

4/29/2021
UW-Stevens Point, YMCA partner to offer physical education for e-learners
UWSP students have been spending a few hours at the YMCA each Wednesday this semester to help create physical activities and games for K-6 students, who are too young to be home alone during the Stevens Point school district's virtual learning day.

4/26/2021
UW-Stevens Point's Cornerstone Press book recognized through Independent Press Award
"Responsible Adults," written by Patricia Ann McNair, was recognized as a Distinguished Favorite in the Short Stories category. It was published in 2020 as part of Cornerstone's Legacy Series of short fiction books.

4/22/2021
UW-Stevens Point childcare center nationally recognized for environmental education, practices
The Helen R. Godfrey University Child Learning and Care Center (UCLCC) has been recognized among the 2021 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools award honorees.

4/14/2021
Environmental activities, online presentations highlight Earth Week at UW-Stevens Point
Learn, volunteer, be more sustainable with Earth Week activities

4/7/2021
Community COVID-19 testing extended at UW-Stevens Point campuses
Tests will be offered in Stevens Point, Wausau and Marshfield until mid-May.

3/25/2021
90FM station manager honored for leading through pandemic
Alex Strouf met the challenges of the pandemic with safety protocols and communication. He and his team have been honored for their efforts.

3/23/2021
Schmeeckle Reserve to offer in-person, outdoor programs this spring
Offered in April and May, the programs will be limited to 25 participants each, with face coverings and physical distancing required. All attendees must register ahead of time – no walk-ins will be allowed.

3/16/2021
UW-Stevens Point to offer in-person, outdoor commencement this spring
Ceremonies will be offered Friday, May 21, and Saturday, May 22, for graduates from 2021 and 2020, at the Specht Forum/Sundial on the UW-Stevens Point campus.

3/11/2021
UW-Stevens Point's Cornerstone Press to launch newest creative nonfiction collection
Cornerstone Press will release "Ohio Apertures" by Ohio writer Robert Miltner at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 18, through Zoom webinar.

3/9/2021
UW-Stevens Point designated as a 'Voter Friendly Campus'
UW-Stevens Point is among more than 231 campuses in 37 states and the District of Columbia to be recognized.

3/8/2021
The world's largest trivia contest returns to Stevens Point
The Stevens Point community will celebrate 51 years of trivia with the UFO-themed "Raid on Trivia 51" to be held April 16-18 on WWSP-90 FM, the student-run campus radio station at UW-Stevens Point.

3/2/2021
UW-Stevens Point Extension Lakes partners to create Wisconsin Water Week
The 2021 Wisconsin Water Week conference, "Navigating in Turbulent Times," will be held March 8-12, live and online, with nearly 300 researchers, managers and educators sharing the latest information and ideas to keep Wisconsin waters healthy.

3/1/2021
UW-Eau Claire regional nursing program will move to UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield
UW-Eau Claire nursing students will continue to do their clinical work at Marshfield Clinic Health System and will complete classroom instruction through UW-Eau Claire at their new location at UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield, beginning in fall 2021.

2/26/2021
UW-Stevens Point chancellor creates commission to build on partnerships with tribal nations
A group of campus, tribal and community members will continue working together to acknowledge native burial grounds on the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus and expand the educational opportunities for native students, families and communities.


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