The University of Wisconsin-Stout is a public polytechnic university with distinctive characteristics and many advantages. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

History:

The school was founded in 1891 by lumber magnate James Herff Stout. It was originally the Stout Manual Training School, one of the many educational undertakings he initiated in Menomonie. Stout's educational philosophy was influenced by the manual labor movement and emphasized the combination of practical skills and theoretical learning.

In 1908, Stout merged all his educational enterprises into the Stout Institute, which was sold to the Wisconsin state government in 1911 after his death. After that, the school continued to develop and change. In 1971, it joined the University of Wisconsin system and was renamed the University of Wisconsin-Stout. In March 2007, the school was awarded the title of "Wisconsin Polytechnic University".

Academic Strength:

Rich professional settings: The school offers more than 50 undergraduate degree programs and 22 graduate degree programs, including two advanced graduate degree programs and one doctoral program. Professional fields cover art and design, education, engineering, management, science, technology, mathematics, etc. Some of the school's majors have a high reputation in the United States. For example, the packaging engineering major ranks third in the United States, and the game design major was ranked 24th in the same major in the United States undergraduate education in 2018 by the Princeton Review Organization.

High teaching quality: The school focuses on the combination of theory and practice, providing students with a large number of practical opportunities and internship programs. The school has a large number of laboratories, with an average of one laboratory for every 18 students, ensuring that students can apply what they have learned to practical operations.

Outstanding research results: There are multiple research centers dedicated to research in many fields such as applied research, archives and regional research, assistive technology and evaluation, and ethical applications.

Campus facilities:

Campus area and buildings: The campus is divided into the main campus and the north campus, with a total area of ​​124 acres (50 hectares), 25 major academic and administrative buildings, 9 dormitory buildings and 245 laboratories.

Accommodation conditions: The school requires freshmen and sophomores to live on campus. The dormitories include traditional dormitories and modern suite-style rooms. All dormitories are co-ed. The dormitories are fully equipped and provide students with a good living environment.

Other facilities: There are also many restaurants, classrooms, advanced multimedia classrooms, computer rooms and other learning facilities on campus, which provide convenience for students' study and life.

Student life:

Student organizations and clubs: The school has more than 160 student organizations and clubs, including academic clubs, cultural clubs, art groups, sports teams, etc. Students can choose to join according to their interests and hobbies, enrich their extracurricular life, and exercise their communication and leadership skills.

Sports activities: The school's sports team is called the Blue Devils, which participates in the NCAA Division III competition. The women's gymnastics team belongs to the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association. The school is also the first university in the University of Wisconsin system to have an intercollegiate esports program, and the Blue Devils esports team competes as a member of the National Collegiate Esports Association.

Location: The school is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, a small town with a population of about 16,000. The scenic town is located on the banks of Lake Menomonie and the Red Cedar River, with a growing industrial base, a thriving downtown, and beautiful hiking and biking trails. In addition, the school is conveniently located near larger cities such as St. Paul and Minneapolis.

International influence: The school is an international pioneer in higher education, attracting international students from 35 different countries. The school's International Education Office provides international students with immigration counseling, financial counseling, academic guidance and other services, and also organizes international student clubs, international student weeks and other activities to help international students better adapt to campus life.