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

By

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 students pursuing library science, ensuring they have opportunities to advance scholarship and access to knowledge in an ever-changing academic landscape.

Mary’s ties to UW-Stevens Point run deep. Her father, Harold Reinhart, graduated from what was then the Stevens Point State Normal School in 1924. Nearly a century later, Mary’s gift reflects the same spirit of resilience, curiosity, and community that has shaped UWSP for generations.

As University College Dean Gretel Stock noted: “A single act of support can change the trajectory of a student’s life. Her scholarship fund will help ensure that students from all backgrounds have a real shot at success, starting on day one.”

Although Mary passed away in 2023, her vision endures. The Mary Reinhart University Library will serve as a living tribute to her generosity—a place where students will continue to discover their purpose, pursue knowledge, and thrive. Her legacy is more than financial—it’s a torch passed forward, ensuring opportunity and access for years to come.

Read more about Mary's gift from The Cupola Post 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Check Out a Wisconsin State Park Pass!

By
Image
I n celebration of Earth Week, UWSP Libraries are participating in the Check Out Wisconsin State Parks at Your Library program, which allows Point Card holders to visit Wisconsin state parks, recreation areas, and forests for free. This includes access to thousands of miles of hiking, biking, and water trails. How to Check Out a Pass: Passes are available (while supplies last) at the circulation desks at all three campus library locations during business hours: Main Campus: CCC 130   Marshfield Campus: Library Wausau Campus: Library A Point ID Card is required to check out a pass. Each pass is valid for one day of your choosing and covers one vehicle . Passes allow entry to state parks, forests, and recreation areas but cannot be used for buses . The vehicle must have Wisconsin license plates to be eligible. The pass must be displayed on the driver’s side dashboard during your visit. Park passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis and must be pi...
Read more

Book of the Week: One Islam, Many Muslim Worlds By Raymond Baker

By
Image
One Islam, M any Muslim W orlds : S pirituality, I dentity, and R esistance A cross Islamic L ands By Raymond William Baker Call Number:  BP 161.3 B344 2015 Review from the journal Foreign Affairs Publisher's Description:   By all measures, the late twentieth century was a time of dramatic decline for the Islamic world, the Ummah , particularly its Arab heartland. Sober Muslim voices regularly describe their current state as the worst in the 1,400-year history of Islam. Yet, precisely at this time of unprecedented material vulnerability, Islam has emerged as a civilizational force strong enough to challenge the imposition of Western, particularly American, homogenizing power on Muslim peoples. This is the central paradox of Islam today: at a time of such unprecedented weakness in one sense, how has the Islamic Awakening, a broad and diverse movement of contemporary Islamic renewal, emerged as such a resilient and powerful transnational force and what imp...
Read more

Sneak Peek: Help Us Shape Our New Website!

By
Image
We’re excited to announce that a brand-new version of our website is on the way—and we’d love your input before it officially goes live later this summer! Redesigning a website is no small task—it takes time, planning, creativity, and resources. But even the best-designed site won’t make the impact it should if it doesn’t connect with the people it’s meant to serve. That’s why need your feedback.  Why Your Input Matters A successful website doesn’t just look good—it works well for the people who use it. By involving our users early in the process, we’re making sure the final version of the site is accessible, user-friendly, and aligned with your needs.  What You Can Do We’re offering a sneak peek at the new design so you can: Explore the new layout and features Share your thoughts Help shape the final touches before launch Ready to take a look? 👉 Visit the new website 📝 Complete the feedback survey Thank you for being part of this next step forwar...
Read more