University of Wisconsin–Stout
Former names | Stout Manual Training School (1891–1908) Stout Institute (1908–1955) Stout State College (1955–1965) Stout State University (1965–1971) |
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Type | Public university |
Established | 1891 |
Parent institution | University of Wisconsin System |
Endowment | $64,505,176 (2019)[1] |
Chancellor | Katherine Frank |
Administrative staff | 483 |
Students | 8,393 (fall 2019) |
Undergraduates | 7,289 (fall 2019) |
Postgraduates | 1,104 (fall 2019) |
Location | , U.S. 44°52′11″N 91°55′40″W / 44.86972°N 91.92778°W |
Campus | Rural (large town), 124 acres (50 ha) |
Colors | Blue and white[2] |
Nickname | Blue Devils |
Sporting affiliations |
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Website | www |
The University of Wisconsin–Stout (UW–Stout or Stout) is a public university in Menomonie, Wisconsin. A member of the Universities of Wisconsin, it enrolls more than 9,600 students.[3] The school was founded in 1891 and named in honor of its founder, lumber magnate James Huff Stout.
Stout is "Wisconsin's Polytechnic University".[4] It is one of two special mission universities in the University of Wisconsin System and provides focused programs "related to professional careers in industry, technology, home economics, applied art, and the helping professions."[5] UW–Stout offers 49 undergraduate majors and 22 graduate majors, including 2 advanced graduate majors and a doctorate.[6][7]
History
In 1891, James Huff Stout, a lumber magnate who represented Menominie in the
Stout was influenced by the
In addition to the Stout Manual Training School, James Huff Stout established kindergarten classes (1894), a Kindergarten Training School (1899), a School of Physical Culture (1901), training schools for manual training teachers and domestic science teachers (1903), and a Homemaker's School (1907).[5] In 1908, to simplify and clarify administration, Stout merged his various educational enterprises into the Stout Institute, which was sold to the state of Wisconsin after Stout's death in 1911.[5] The school was governed by its own board of trustees until 1955, when it became part of the Wisconsin State Colleges system as Stout State College. The state colleges were all upgraded to university status in 1965, and accordingly Stout State College became Stout State University. In 1971, after the merger of the former University of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin State Universities, the school became part of the University of Wisconsin System under its present name, the University of Wisconsin–Stout.[5] In March 2007, UW-Stout was designated "Wisconsin's Polytechnic University" by the UW System Board of Regents.
Academics
UW–Stout offers 49 undergraduate majors, 22 graduate majors, and 60 minors.
Colleges and schools
UW-Stout is organized into two colleges: the College of Arts and Human Sciences, which houses the School of Art and Design and the School of Education; and the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Management, which houses the Robert F. Cervenka School of Engineering, the School of Hospitality Leadership, and the School of Management.
The Graduate School provides oversight for graduate education at the university.[13]
English as a Second Language Institute
The English as a Second Language Institute offers year-round English immersion courses to non-native English speakers.
Campus
UW–Stout is made up of two parts, a main campus and north campus. The main campus has most classrooms, five of nine residence halls, and three dining facilities, while the north campus is the remaining four residence halls, along with one dining hall and the student health facilities. The campus is 124 acres (50 ha) with 25 major academic and administrative buildings, 9 residence halls, and 245 laboratories.
More than 3,000 students live on campus. All freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus for their first two academic years. Housing includes traditional dorms and modern suite-styled rooms. There are nine residence halls.[14] All are co-ed.
Stout Student Association
The Stout Student Association is the
Research
The university was designated Wisconsin's
Research centers and programs
- Applied Research Center
- Archives and Area Research Center
- Assistive Technology and Assessment Center
- Center for Applied Ethics
- Center for Nutrition Education
- Child and Family Study Center
- Discovery Center (home to the UW-Stout Fab Lab)
- Nakatani Center for Learning Technologies
- UW-Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center
- People Process Culture
- Risk Control Center
- Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute
Stout Technology and Business Park
Just east of the main campus lies the Stout Technology and Research Park, an area housing facilities and laboratories dedicated to research, high technology, engineering, product development and prototype manufacturing, product testing, experimental and commercial testing, and light manufacturing. Business and industry entities located in the STBP include facilities owned by
Athletics
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UW–Stout's athletic varsity teams mascot is the Blue Devils and the school colors are navy blue and white. The school competes in the WIAC in NCAA Division III. The women's gymnastics team is affiliated with NCGA (National Collegiate Gymnastics Association).
As a DIII university, student athletes compete without the benefit of athletics aid or scholarships. Men's teams include: football, baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, ice hockey and track and field. Women's teams include: basketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, Lacrosse and volleyball.
Notable alumni
References
- ^ "Form 990". November 2017. Retrieved 2019-07-05.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2015-12-17.
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- ^ a b c d "What's in a Name?". Uwstout.edu. 2015-08-14. Archived from the original on 2012-04-13. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
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- ^ "Manual Training Movement". nd.edu. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
- ^ Bryan, James E. (9 March 2016). "The Stout Institute and Educational Innovation". Wisconsin101.org.
- ^ Bryan, James E. (7 March 2016). "The Arts & Crafts Movement". Wisconsin101.org.
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- ^ "Stout Student Association | Elevating Student Voices". connect.uwstout.edu. Retrieved 2022-08-11.
- ^ "StoutQuest : The Journal of Research at University of Wisconsin-Stout" (PDF). Uwstout.edu. 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-10-31. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
- ^ "UW-Stout News Story". Uwstout.edu. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
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- ^ "Stout Technology and Business Park Owners". Uwstout.edu. 2015-08-14. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
- ^ "Blue Devil mascot introduced at Thursday's game". Athletics University of Wisconsin - Stout. University of Wisconsin - Stout. 20 September 2011. Retrieved 18 November 2015.