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UWSP Alumna Set to Publish Memoir

By Brianna Ankerson | May 4, 2026

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point alumna Julianna Burmesch is set to release a memoir detailing her experiences with childhood trauma…

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UW-Stevens Point at Wausau to move to Northcentral Technical College under new partnership

By Brianna Ankerson | April 22, 2026

Starting in fall 2026, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Wausau will move in with the Northcentral Technical College.  The…

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Wrestlers Easton Hull and Alexis Winecke earn All-American titles.

By Abigail Holmes | April 20, 2026

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point wrestlers, Easton Hull and Alexis Winecke, both took seventh place…

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UCFR brings the Red Sand Project to UWSP Campus.

By Abigail Holmes | April 17, 2026

The University Council on Family Relations will host its first Red Sand Project human trafficking…

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90FM Holds its 56th World’s Largest Trivia Contest : THE LOVE CONTEST

By Abigail Holmes | April 15, 2026

“The Love Contest,” 90FM WWSP’s 56th annual 54-hour World’s Largest Trivia Contest, returns April 17–19,…

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UWSP’s Child Learning and Care Center Hosts Art Show for Week of the Young Child

By Brianna Ankerson | April 13, 2026

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Child Learning and Care Center is celebrating the Week of the…

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New General Education Requirements Coming to UWSP.

By The Pointer | April 10, 2026

In compliance with Act 15, the Universities of Wisconsin system is implementing new general education requirements affective September 1, 2026.   Act 15, passed…

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Robert Brinkmann prepares to become the next Chancellor of UWSP

By Abigail Holmes | April 8, 2026

Robert Brinkmann was announced as chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point on Feb. 25,…

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Mad Dog Announces UN Retirement – Stevie and Mad Dog Heated Rivalry? 

By The Pointer | April 6, 2026

[Editor’s Note: This article is a part of The Pointer’s annual satirical April Fools’ edition,…

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Library Update!!!

By The Pointer | April 6, 2026

[Editor’s Note: This article is a part of The Pointer’s annual satirical April Fools’ edition,…

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