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University of Wisconsin-Parkside
United States of America

Popularity:1021

Official website: https://www.uwp.edu/
Tel:Email: admissions@uwp.edu Phone: 262-595-2355 Fax: 262-595-2006
Address:PO Box 2000 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI  53141-2000 United States

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a public university with certain characteristics and advantages. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

History:

The school was founded in 1968. In 1965, the Wisconsin State Legislature approved a bill to establish new colleges and universities in the northeastern part of the state and the Kenosha-Racine area, which laid the foundation for the establishment of the school. In 1966, the school site was selected on a piece of land near Petrife Springs Park in Kenosha County. Initially, the school faced many challenges, but after continuous development, it gradually became an important educational institution in the region.

Geographic location:

The school is located in Somers, Wisconsin, USA. The campus is located between the cities of Kenosha and Racine, only about one kilometer away from the shore of Lake Michigan. The beautiful scenery here provides students with a good learning and living environment, and also provides convenient conditions for the school to carry out research related to lake ecology and water resources management.

Academic Strength:

Rich Majors: The school offers 33 undergraduate majors and 11 master's degree majors, covering arts and humanities, business, economics, computing, natural and health sciences, social sciences and professional studies. Undergraduate majors include biological sciences, business management (including general business, human resources, accounting, finance, marketing, etc.), chemistry, communications engineering, computer science, digital arts, economics, English, physics, philosophy, psychology, education, etc.; graduate majors include applied biotechnology, biological sciences, clinical mental health counseling, computer and information systems, network security, sports management, sustainable management, etc. Some majors have been recognized by relevant professional certification agencies. For example, the MBA program and business program of the business school are the only programs in the Lake Michigan region that have been accredited by AACSB (Association of Advanced Business Schools International), the chemistry major has been approved by the American Chemical Society, and the health information management and technology major has been recognized by relevant education certification agencies.

High teaching quality: The school has an excellent team of teachers, including scholars with rich experience and research results in their respective fields. The school focuses on small class teaching to ensure that students can fully interact with teachers and get more guidance and attention. In addition, the school also provides students with abundant practical opportunities and internship programs to help students apply theoretical knowledge to practical work.

Campus facilities:

Large campus area: The campus covers an area of ​​700 acres (about 283 hectares) and has modern teaching facilities and a beautiful campus environment. There are various teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, gymnasiums and other facilities on campus to meet the learning and living needs of students.

Unique Art Center: The Rita Talent Picken Regional Arts and Humanities Center is an important cultural venue for the school, providing students with opportunities to appreciate and participate in art activities, and also hosting various cultural activities and art exhibitions.

Student life:

Diverse accommodation options: The school requires freshmen and sophomores to live on campus, providing a variety of accommodation options such as co-ed dormitories, single apartments, and dormitories for the disabled, providing students with convenient living conditions and a good social environment.

Rich club activities: The school has many student clubs and organizations, covering academic, cultural, artistic, sports, volunteer services and other aspects. Students can choose to join according to their interests and hobbies, enrich their extracurricular life, expand interpersonal relationships and comprehensive qualities.

Excellent sports activities: The school is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II. Its sports program is called "Parkside Rangers". The school team participates in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic League, including basketball, football, baseball, track and field, etc., and the sports atmosphere is strong.

International Exchange: The school actively carries out international exchanges and cooperation, and has established cooperative relations with universities around the world, providing students with opportunities for overseas study, exchange and internship. At the same time, the school also welcomes international students to study at the school and provides them with good learning and living support.