University of Wisconsin–Green Bay
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The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay (UW–Green Bay, UWGB, or Green Bay) is a public university in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with regional campuses in Marinette, Manitowoc, and Sheboygan. Founded in 1965, it is part of the University of Wisconsin System. As of Fall 2020, student enrollment was approximately 8,970, including 8,531 undergraduate students.[7]
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Motto | Ad Scientiam Renovandam[1][2] (Latin) |
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Motto in English | "To Update Science" |
Type | Public university |
Established | 1965; 59 years ago (1965) |
Parent institution | University of Wisconsin System |
Accreditation | HLC |
Academic affiliations | |
Budget | $130 million[3] |
Chancellor | Michael Alexander[4] |
Students | 9,870 (all four campuses) |
Undergraduates | 9,278 |
Postgraduates | 592 |
Location | , , United States 44.53°N 87.92083°W / 44.53; -87.92083 |
Campus | Midsize city[5], 700 acres (2.8 km2) |
Other campuses | |
Newspaper | The Fourth Estate |
Colors | Green and white[6] |
Nickname | Phoenix |
Sporting affiliations | |
Mascot | Phlash the Phoenix |
Website | www |
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Since its founding, the school has had an environmental sustainability emphasis; it was nicknamed "Eco U" in 1971 by Newsweek.[8] It offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degree programs, as well as a doctoral program, First Nations Ed.D. The university's mascot is the phoenix.