Mid-State Technical College promotes its "career skills first" approach to the curriculum through any of the flexible learning environments it offers.

Patty and John Noel at the dedication of their gift of 33 acres of Moses Creek headwaters to the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve.

Do you know a prospective college student who might be interested in attending the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point? Refer that student to the university during the month of June and you are eligible to win prizes – and your referred student may be eligible for a $500 scholarship.

The Inn at SentryWorld, slated to open this summer, will offer high-end accommodations and services to Sentry business clientele, destination golfers, bridal parties, corporations for business retreats, and visitors to the Stevens Point and central Wisconsin community. SentryWorld is hiring for a variety of roles at The Inn to serve guests and help make their experiences memorable.

Riverfront Rendezvous will return for the 36th year at Pfiffner Pioneer Park in Stevens Point, with a NEW logo and NEW look in 2021! The annual Riverfront Rendezvous Festival will kick off on Friday, July 2, & run the entire weekend through July 4, 2021.

The world’s largest trivia contest is back this year – and it is out of this world. 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.

The United States Golf Association (USGA) announced SentryWorld, in Stevens Point, Wis., as the host site for the 43rd U.S. Senior Open Championship. SentryWorld will host its first Senior Open and third USGA championship from June 29-July 2, 2023.

Stevens Point has been nationally recognized by LendEDU for having one of the highest percentages of solar-powered homes in Wisconsin and the country.

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is again ranked among the best public universities in the Midwest, according to U.S. News and World Report. The magazine’s 2021 rankings place UW-Stevens Point as 14^th among regional public universities in the 12 states in its Midwest region. The university was recognized for solid reputation among peer institutions, low student-to-faculty ratio and retention of first-year students. 

Arianna was one of our Spring 2020 Interns and I have been holding on to this blog for many months. Arianna wrote this shortly before the pandemic and state shutdown, so I didn't think then was the time to post it. Now that things have started to settle down and return to a little more normal, I thought it would be a great time to share this. Most of the businesses she mentions are now open but may have more limited hours, so please check with the business prior to your visit. 

UW-Stevens Point is offering its students a new interdisciplinary approach with expanded opportunities for exploring career paths in related fields.

Before becoming homeowners, most people rent a house or apartment. Renting is a great stepping stone to homeownership because they can accumulate the savings necessary while also learning their living preferences. The only way to save enough to eventually buy a house is to live in a city that has access to high-paying jobs and relatively affordable rent costs. That's where Stevens Point comes in...

When things change drastically, our mental health feels the changes more quickly than our body does. Our mind is the strength to our perseverance. My mind helped me let go of all the fears, insecurities, and doubts that came with COVID-19 and allowed me to focus on my path.

Many undergraduates don’t realize the value of having an internship until it’s too late. Through the connections that UW-Stevens Point has with the community and local businesses, I was able to find and complete two internships during my college career. The experience I gained from these amazing opportunities helped me realize firsthand why internships are so important - and why every college student should try to get one before they graduate.

There are so many amazing places in this area... Here are some of my “must visit” places if you are traveling to (or living in) the Stevens Point area broken up into the C’s of life; Cuisine, Caffeine, Cold-Ones, and Culture.

UW-Stevens Point campuses will welcome students to its three campuses this fall. Comprehensive plans are being developed to guide the safe return to campus by students, faculty and staff members.

Mid-State Technical College and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point have partnered to help students interested in transferring from Mid-State to UW-Stevens Point for degrees in a growing number of programs.

The education program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point was ranked second in the nation for the second year in a row. UW-Stevens Point offers bachelor's degrees for education within early childhood, elementary, science, social studies, English, music, foreign languages and other areas, as well as a master's degree and a doctoral degree in Educational Sustainability.

“Courage is being afraid, but showing up anyways” - Rachel Hollis

Everyone could use some courage in their life. In order to find courage, you must first evaluate your perspective and mindset. I was fortunate enough to attend a Rise-X-Live conference hosted by the Hollis Company - aka, my spiritual human, Rachel Hollis. As a recent college graduate from UW - Stevens Poin - I NEEDED this. 

While this “new normal” of working remotely may have its perks, it also has its downsides. Many people are struggling to maintain a work-life balance while working from home. Maintaining this balance is critical while working remotely. 

It’s heartbreaking to see small businesses struggling for survival. Their owners overcame numerous obstacles and worked incredibly hard to get where they are today. We need to support small businesses – and one another – more than ever.

Wisconsin is full of friendly, kind and compassionate people. That’s just who we are. And when we’re faced with challenges, our true colors shine even brighter. Across the entire state, Wisconsinites are working to lift each other up and provide support to one another in unique ways.

With so many people isolating themselves in their homes trying to balance work, classes, kids, whatever it may be, it can be difficult to stay on task and be productive! Here are some tips to help you stay proactive about COVID-19 and your situation, while kicking butt and taking names!

As my last semester at UW-Stevens Point ends, I find myself reflecting on the opportunities and experiences in this cozy town. Stevens Point may not have been my Plan A, or even my Plan B, but I will forever be thankful that my “plan” turned into a journey I had never expected!

Hello! My name is Melissa and I am a senior at UW-Stevens Point. As soon as I toured UW-Stevens Point, I could tell it was different than other colleges. I got the sense that the faculty and administrators at UWSP didn’t just see me as another enrollment number - it felt like they actually cared about me as a person, and wanted to see me succeed both academically and in my future career.

What are your plans after college? Where would you like to live? Where do you see yourself in ten years? These are all questions that have been lingering in my subconscious since the start of my Senior year at UW-Stevens Point (UWSP).

The Skyward team may be creating a better experience for millions of people around the world, but their roots are local.

Iverson Park Winter Sports Area, Goerke Park outdoor rink and the new downtown ice rink are officially open for the season.

UW-Stevens Point students enjoy making Stevens Point their second home. The community ranked highly in a list of best college and university cites by WalletHub.

Celebrate the new year by learning how to cross-country ski at UW-Stevens Point’s Treehaven field station on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020.

With a $1.5 million pledge from the Sentry Foundation and a rent-free lease from the Village of Plover, the Stevens Point Curling Club has announced it will be breaking ground in April on a new state-of-the-art curling center in Plover, Wis., which will be named the Sentry Curling Center.

Cornerstone Press, the student-staffed publishing company at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will launch its newest book this week.

This December, learn how favorite holiday traditions originated throughout the world at the UW-Stevens Point’s Allen F. Blocher Planetarium.

Concerts will be held at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point this December. All concerts will be at 7:30 p.m. in Michelsen Hall in the Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage St., Stevens Point. 

Worzalla Publishing, Stevens Point, broke ground on a new addition to their facility. They will be adding 50 jobs.

See the new video starring Lauren Gilchrist promoting Nursing and Medical Professional jobs in Portage County.

The next stop...Silver Coach, where you’ll find one of the state’s most unique dining experiences. 

Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team plan to film episodes of the hitseries American Pickers throughout Wisconsin in October 2019.

Join in the second annual SentryWorld/Special Olympics Wisconsin Golf and Pickleball Classic on Tuesday, September 10 at SentryWorld in Stevens Point. Registration is now open online at www.SpecialOlympicsWisconsin.org/SentryWorld. All proceeds will go to Special Olympics Wisconsin.

See Lauren Gilchrist of Skyward talking about why your future points here.

SentryWorld consistently ranks as one of the best destination golf courses in the nation, making America's 100 Greatest Public Courses published by Golf Digest for 2019-20. 

The explosion of microbreweries in Wisconsin truly exemplifies the state’s diverse and fun-loving spirit. According to the Brewers’ Association, there are about a hundred craft breweries operating in the state.

Below, we’ve selected seven breweries (and beers) that deserve to be included in your next Wisconsin road trip.

I want three things from an Oktoberfest-style beer. It should be big on malt flavors. It should be fairly creamy. It should be devoid of bitterness. Oh, and a fourth: It should finish clean. With that in mind, I did a blind tasting of 18 Oktoberfest beers from Wisconsin breweries.

I remember traveling to my student-teaching assignment at Madison Memorial High School. I grew up in the then small town of Verona so practicing my craft at an enormous school like Memorial made me a bit more apprehensive. To make matters worse, Pink Floyd’s song, “We Don’t Need No Education”, was blasting on my radio. Every fall that scene comes back into my mind as the school year gets rolling.

Group Fitness is becoming more and more popular in fitness facilities everywhere. New classes are popping up all the time and fitness companies are trying to find new ways to bring people together to workout. But why?

A point is the beginning of a journey. Everything points here on yours. Even at its origin, this community was founded on a point along the majestic Wisconsin River. You will find that everything points you here.