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A Legacy of Opportunity: Honoring Mary E. Reinhart at UW-Stevens Point

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We are very excited to announce that the main campus library will be named the Mary Reinhart University Library , opening in late 2026 when we move into the new Library and Student Resource Center building. This new name recognizes the extraordinary generosity of Mary E. Reinhart , whose estate gift will impact generations of UW-Stevens Point students. Through her gift to the UWSP Foundation, Mary created two endowed scholarships designed to meet students where they are and open doors to their future: The Mary E. Reinhart Retention Scholarship , which provides immediate financial assistance to students facing unexpected emergencies—so one obstacle doesn’t force them to abandon their education. A  scholarship for student library leaders who, through their involvement in the library, coursework, or demonstrated interest, have made a meaningful contribution to the library. Mary’s ties to UW-Stevens Point run deep. Her father, Harold Reinhart , graduated from what was then the S...

Success with PrepSTEP

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Looking for extra support with classes, placement tests, or career prep? PrepSTEP for  is here to help—and it’s built right into Canvas for easy access. What’s inside? PrepSTEP includes n ine targeted learning centers with practice tests, self-directed tutorials, microlessons, e-books, articles, and flashcards. It’s designed to help you: Strengthen core skills in math, English, and science Build college success skills like time management and communication Prepare for graduate school entrance exams (DAT®, GMAT®, GRE®, LSAT®, MAT®, MCAT®, PCAT®) Explore careers in health, teaching, law enforcement, trades, and more Study for occupational licensing exams Access support in Spanish through the Recursos Para Hispanohablantes center Why use it? PrepSTEP is more than just test prep—it’s a toolkit for success in college and beyond . Whether you want to raise your placement test scores, prepare for grad school, or sharpen professional skills, you’ll find resources ta...

Welcome back, Pointers—and a special welcome to our new students, faculty, and staff!

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Whether you’re on Main Campus, Wausau, or Marshfield, our libraries are here to support you with: ✨ Research help & 24/7 chat with real librarians ✨ Study spaces & leisure reading ✨ Archives & special collections 📍 Find us: Library (CCC 130) Reference (CCC 104) Archives (TNR 110) Check out our brand-new website , and stay tuned—the new library opens late spring 2026! We’ll be busy filling the shelves to welcome you in. Here’s to a great Fall 2025 semester!