The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public land-grant research university in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. It was founded in 1848 when Wisconsin achieved statehood and is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. The 933-acre main campus is located on the shores of Lake Mendota and includes four National Historic Land…
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public land-grant research university in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. It was founded in 1848 when Wisconsin achieved statehood and is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. The 933-acre main campus is located on the shores of Lake Mendota and includes four National Historic Landmarks. The university also owns and operates the 1,200-acre University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum 4 miles south of the main campus.
Former names: University of Wisconsin (1848–1971)
Motto: Numen Lumen (Latin)
Motto in English: "The divine within the universe, however manifested, is my light" or "God, our light"
Type: Public land-grant research university
Established: July 26, 1848
Parent institution: University of Wisconsin System
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