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 both the official state university of Wisconsin and the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. The 933-acre main campus is located on the shores of Lak…
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 both the official state university of Wisconsin and 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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