University of Wisconsin–Superior
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| Type | State university |
|---|---|
| Established | 1893 |
| Chancellor | Renée M. Wachter |
Academic staff | 110 |
Administrative staff | 322 |
| Undergraduates | 2,550 |
| Postgraduates | 135 |
| Location |
Superior, Wisconsin, U.S. 46°43′05″N 92°05′24″W / 46.718100°N 92.090000°WCoordinates: 46°43′05″N 92°05′24″W / 46.718100°N 92.090000°W |
| Colors |
Black and Gold |
| Athletics |
NCAA Division III UMAC, WIAC (ice hockey) |
| Nickname | Yellowjackets |
| Mascot | Buzz the Yellowjacket |
| Affiliations | UW System |
| Website |
www |
The University of Wisconsin–Superior (also known as UW–Superior or UWS) is a public university located in Superior, Wisconsin. UW–Superior grants bachelor's, master's, and specialist's degrees. The university currently enrolls about 2,450 undergraduates and 150 graduate students.
History
Originally named Superior Normal School, the university was founded by Wisconsin legislators as a school to train teachers in 1893. Superior Normal School's first class graduated in 1897. In 1909, the institution became Wisconsin's first normal school to offer a full-scale training program for the new idea of kindergarten. It also was the first to offer a four-year program for high school teachers beginning in 1923. After authorization to grant bachelor's degrees in education in 1926, the school took on the new name of Superior State Teachers College. Graduate degrees were authorized in 1947 and first offered in 1950. In 1951 the state board of regents changed the institution's name to Wisconsin State College–Superior to better reflect its expanding role. Wisconsin's state colleges eventually were reclassified as universities, resulting in another name change in 1964 to Wisconsin State University–Superior. Finally, in 1971 Superior became part of the University of Wisconsin System and acquired its present name.[1]
Mission
UW–Superior has been designated as the public liberal arts college in the University of Wisconsin System, and is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges.
Campus
- Barstow Hall, named for regent Barney Barstow: science programs, Lake Superior Research Institute
- Erlanson Hall, named for regent Clarence Erlanson: business programs, Distance Learning Center
- Gates Physical Education Building, named for regent Clough Gates: classrooms and labs, Mortorelli Gymnasium
- Holden Fine Arts Center, named for campus benefactor Paul Holden: communicating arts, music, and visual arts programs, Wisconsin Public Radio studios (KUWS/WHSA/WHWA/WSSU/WUWS), Manion Theatre, Webb Recital Hall
- Jim Dan Hill Library, named for the university's fifth president (1931-1964)
- Marcovich Wellness Center, named for regent Toby Marcovich: athletics, health and human performance programs, recreation, Thering Field House
- Old Main, the oldest building on campus: Chancellor's Office, Provost's Office, Financial Aid Office, Center for Continuing Education, Bursar's (cashier's) Office, Center for Academic Advising, University Relations, Human Resources, Multicultural Center, Office of International Programs, Veteran & Non-Traditional Student Center, Transportation and Logistics Research Center, Thorpe Langley Auditorium
- Swenson Hall, named for campus benefactors James and Susan Swenson: social sciences, education, languages, mathematics and computer science, Technology Services, First Nations Center, Student Support Services, Markwood Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Erlenbach Lecture Hall
- Wessman Arena, named for regent Siinto Wessman
- Yellowjacket Union: Admissions Office, Jacket Book and Supply, Union Cafe, Union Desk Information and Services, Rothwell Opportunity Center and student organization offices.
Residence halls
- Crownhart Hall, named for regent Charles Crownhart
- Curran Hall, named for regent Robert Curran
- McNeill Hall, named for first president Israel McNeill (1896-1907)
- Ostrander Hall, named for regent Frank Ostrander
- Ross Hall, named for regent Frank Ross
- Hawkes Hall, named for regent Elizabeth Hawkes
Athletics
UW–Superior’s athletic teams, nicknamed the Yellowjackets, are affiliated with the NCAA’s Division III class and are members of the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC). It was previously a part of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC). Men's and women's ice hockey teams continue to compete in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC). The men's hockey team won the NAIA national championship in 1976 and the NCAA Division III national championship in 2002.
| Men's sports | Women's sports |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Softball |
| Basketball | Basketball |
| Cross Country | Cross Country |
| Ice Hockey | Ice Hockey |
| Soccer | Soccer |
| Track and Field | Track and Field |
| Golf | Golf |
| Volleyball |
Student newspaper
The Stinger is the student newspaper for the University of Wisconsin–Superior. It began as The Peptomist, in 1920. Students voted to change the name to Promethean in 1974. The name was changed again at the start of the 2007-2008 academic year, when the publication also changed from a traditional broad-sheet format to tabloid format. In Fall 2009, The Stinger became primarily an online newspaper, publishing a print magazine compilation at the end of each term.
Recognition
The University of Wisconsin–Superior has the longest history of continuous accreditation among Wisconsin comprehensive colleges and universities, accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1916.[1]
Notable alumni
- Morrie Arnovich, MLB All Star outfielder[2]
- Richard Bong (attended), World War II flying ace [3]
- Frank Boyle, Wisconsin state legislator[4]
- Esther Bubley, photojournalist[5]
- Howard W. Cameron, Wisconsin state senator[6]
- Herbert Clow, NFL player[7]
- David DiFrancesco, co-founder of Pixar[8][9]
- Bernard E. Gehrmann, Wisconsin state legislator[10]
- Sandra A. Gregory, U.S. Air Force general[11]
- Mary Hubler, Wisconsin state legislator[12]
- Oluf (Ole) Haugsrud (attended), owner of the Duluth Eskimos and a founding owner of the Minnesota Vikings[13]
- Joe Kelly, co-founder of Dads and Daughters[14]
- Ernest J. Korpela, educator and Wisconsin state legislator[15]
- Gordon MacQuarrie, outdoor writer[16]
- Thomas W. MacQuarrie, president of San Jose State College from 1927 to 1952[17]
- Dom Moselle, NFL player[18]
- Jock Mungavin, professional football player[19]
- Tom Murphy, NFL player[20]
- Thomas B. Murray, Wisconsin state legislator[21]
- Scott O'Brien, NFL assistant coach[22]
- Wally O'Neill, NFL player[23]
- Reino A. Perala (attended), Wisconsin state legislator [10]
- Angus B. Rothwell, Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wisconsin[24]
- Fritz Scholder (attended), Native American artist[25]
- Arnold Schwarzenegger,[26] 38th Governor of the state of California, bodybuilder and actor
- Patricia Spafford Smith (attended), small business owner and Wisconsin state legislator[27]
- Stephen J. Smith, small business owner and Wisconsin state legislator, son of Patricia[28]
- Doug Sutherland, former NFL player with the Minnesota Vikings[29]
Notable faculty and staff
- Scott O'Brien, NFL assistant coach
- Irl Tubbs, head coach of the Miami Hurricanes and the Iowa Hawkeyes football teams
- Albert D. Whealdon, chemistry professor and Wisconsin State Assemblyman[30]
References
- 1 2 "UW–Superior - About - Campus History". Uwsuper.edu. 2010-05-11. Retrieved 2011-01-31.
- ↑ "Morrie Arnovich Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
- ↑ Bong, Carl, and Mike O'Connor. Ace of aces: the Dick Bong Story. Mesa, AZ : Champlin Fighter Museum Press, c1985.
- ↑ "Wisconsin Blue Book, 1987-88". State of Wisconsin, Legislative Reference Bureau. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
- ↑ "Esther Bubley, Photojournalist". Bonnie Yochelson. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- ↑ "Wisconsin Blue Book, 1960". State of Wisconsin, Legislative Reference Bureau. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
- ↑ "Herbert Clow Profile". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
- ↑ "Disney Research Alumni - David DiFrancesco". Disney Research. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
- ↑ "Minutes of the Board of Regents Meeting of February 2000" (PDF). Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
- 1 2 "Wisconsin Blue Book, 1966". State of Wisconsin, Legislative Reference Bureau. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
- ↑ "Biographies: Brigadier General Sandra A. Gregory". United States Air Force. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
- ↑ "Wisconsin Blue Book, 1985-86". State of Wisconsin, Legislative Reference Bureau. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
- ↑ Frederick, Chuck. Leatherheads of the North. Duluth: X-Communication, 2010
- ↑ "The Dad Man". Dads and Daughters. Retrieved June 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Wisconsin Blue Book, 1970". State of Wisconsin, Legislative Reference Bureau. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
- ↑ Crowley, Keith. Gordon MacQuarrie: the story of an old duck hunter. Madison: Wisconsin Historical Society Press, 2003
- ↑ "SJSU Presidents". San Jose State University. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
- ↑ "Dom Moselle Profile". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
- ↑ "Jock Mungavin Profile". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
- ↑ "Tom Murphy Profile". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
- ↑ "Wisconsin Blue Book, 1975". State of Wisconsin, Legislative Reference Bureau. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
- ↑ "New England Patriots Coaches". NFL.com. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
- ↑ "Wally O'Neill Profile". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
- ↑ "Wisconsin Blue Book, 1962". State of Wisconsin, Legislative Reference Bureau. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Fritz Scholder, American Artist". Scholder Estate. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
- ↑ "Campus Connection: Superior list of famous alumni?". Wisconsin State Journal. November 11, 2009. Retrieved April 11, 2012.
- ↑ "Wisconsin Blue Book, 1981-82". State of Wisconsin, Legislative Reference Bureau. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
- ↑ "Wisconsin Blue Book, 2013-14". State of Wisconsin, Legislative Reference Bureau. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
- ↑ "Doug Sutherland Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
- ↑ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1948,' Biographical Sketch of Albert D. Whealdon, pg. 47
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