University of Wisconsin–Parkside
The University of Wisconsin–Parkside (UW Parkside or UWP) is a public university in Somers, Wisconsin. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System and has 4,644 students, 161 full-time faculty, and 89 lecturers and part-time faculty. The university offers 33 undergraduate majors and 11 master's degrees in 22 academic departments. UW-Parkside is one of two universities in the UW System not named for the city in which it is located, the other being UW-Stout. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
| Type | Public university |
|---|---|
| Established | 1968 |
Parent institution | University of Wisconsin System |
| Endowment | $5,550,342 (2014) |
| Chancellor | Deborah L. Ford |
| Students | 3,966 |
| Undergraduates | 3,255 |
| Postgraduates | 711 |
| Location | , U.S. 42°38′40″N 87°51′09″W |
| Campus | Suburban, 700 acres (283 ha) |
| Colors | Green, black |
| Nickname | Rangers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – GLIAC |
| Mascot | Ranger Bear |
| Website | www |
UW–Parkside is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II for athletics. The athletic program is branded as the Parkside Rangers, and its teams wear forest green, black, and white. The Rangers compete in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.