Posts by Brianna Ankerson
UW-Stevens Point at Wausau to move to Northcentral Technical College under new partnership
Starting fall in 2026, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Wausau will move in with the Northcentral Technical College. The relocation announcement was made in fall 2025, allowing a full year for students, faculty, and the community to prepare for the upcoming change. Gretel Stock, dean of the University College, said, “We’re working to have a close partnership to work together on sharing coursework, student success, student…
Read MoreUWSP’s Child Learning and Care Center Hosts Art Show for Week of the Young Child
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Child Learning and Care Center is celebrating the Week of the Young Child April 13-17. It will hold its annual art show April 16 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Dreyfus University Center. UCLCC has hosted its art show for 14 years. This year it will be hosted in the DUC…
Read MoreSentry Halls Changes on Professors
Professors are now required to relocate office and classroom locations due to the renovation of the Collins Classroom Center beginning in summer 2026. The CCC currently houses all offices for the School of Humanities and Global Studies. The academic building also includes more than 50 classrooms that are used for the School of Humanities and Global Studies. The new building, Sentry Hall, will hold the School…
Read MoreUWSP’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble Records First Professional Recording
The Symphonic Wind Ensemble recorded new, historic works from around the globe over three days, with six-hour sessions each day, Feb. 27-March 1. John Lynch, director of the band and professor of music, proposed to professionally record to the UWSP Symphonic Ensemble in 2025. Lynch has done multiple professional recordings in previous positions. “This has been one of my most rewarding experiences,” said Lynch. “It was new to everyone in…
Read MoreSentry Hall Replaces Collins Classroom Center
Beginning in summer 2026, the Collins Classroom Center will begin its renovation process into Sentry Hall, adding 20,000 square feet and fully modernizing its interior. The $10 million gift from Sentry Insurance in 2022, allowed for the State Building Commission approval on Oct. 28. With the new modern design, led by Aro Eberle Architects, the project is budgeted at $98 million. In 2022, the officials from Sentry Insurance pledged that the CCC…
Read MoreMadison College Produces UWSP Student’s Play
Charly Sparks, a junior at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, wrote the play ‘Midwestern Goodbyes,’ which will be produced at Madison College from Feb. 20 through March 1. World Premiere Wisconsin, a yearlong festival that has not established a timeline yet is holding a special promotion for the play. Sparks is a transfer student from Madison College, but after maintaining at least a 3.5 GPA, she was selected for the college honors program, which allowed her to complete a…
Read MoreUWSP’s Men’s Hockey Team Overcomes Challenges as They Head into Upcoming Playoffs
Four games remain before the playoffs, and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point men’s hockey team is fighting to secure its spot. They have a young team this year, bringing in six new players. Tyler Krueger, head coach of the men’s hockey team for the past nine seasons said, “Not the first time we’ve turned over a big group and brought in…
Read MoreA Warm Welcome from Lolli & Pop’s Coffee Shop
Located just a 5-minute drive from campus, a new family-run coffee shop, Lolli & Pop’s, opened in Stevens Point on Jan. 5, 2026. David Lewis and his wife, Amanda Lewis, and their eight kids help run the coffee shop. “When you have people coming in ordering a ton of coffee, I can’t do it all by myself.” said Lewis. Annalise Lewis, their second-daughter, helps…
Read MoreWhere Curiosity Leads: Inside UWSP Child Care Learning Center
The University Child Care Learning Center, located in the Delzell Hall basement, offers care for children ages six weeks to 4K and serves families of UWSP students, faculty, staff and community members. UCLCC has been offered for 53 years. Originally founded by Helen Godfrey. The center is split into four different rooms, the Starlight Room for children from 6 weeks to two years. The Bunny Room for children from two…
Read MoreUniversity of Stevens Point Welcomes The New Health and Wellness Center
What once started off as a student voted project in 2014, has now turned into the new hotspot for University of Stevens Point students and the Stevens Point community. The new Health and Wellness center opened Aug, 18, 2025. When the original plan was voted on in 2014, the space was intended for fitness and recreation,…
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