The University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point is in the process of finding a new home for the Sentry School of Business and Economics and has officially approved a nearly $100 million project migrate the school to the Collins Classroom Center and transform the facility into Sentry Hall.
The State Building Commission approved the $98 million Sentry Hall modernization project late last month. A private company is contributing an addiitional $10 million to the project. The design phase s began in fall 2023, with construction scheduled to begin in summer 2026.
The renovation will add 20,000 square feet to create state-of-the-art classrooms, collaboration areas and student centers with energy-efficient infrastructure and upgraded systems. Sentry Hall will bring together the Anderson Classroom to Career Center, Entrepreneurship Center, Small Business Development Center and specialized hubs, such as the Centers for Data Analytics, Sales Excellence, Business and Economic Insight and the Ruth E. Salzmann Center for Women’s Leadership.
The project seeks to redefine business education and expand applied learning. It continues UWSP’s ongoing campus development, which includes the Haeni Chemistry Biology Building, Welcome Center, Health and Wellness Center and the upcoming Library and Student Resource Center.
The Sentry School has observed 51% growth in five years, with more than 92% of graduates finding employment in Wisconsin. The project is expected to strengthen both the regional workforce and student success.
Rendering courtesy of the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point
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