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January 15, 2020

UW-Superior Foundation receives $1.5 million gift from Swenson Family Foundation

December 12, 2019

UW-Superior Foundation receives $1 million gift to launch LSRI’s floating superior classroom

LSRI hopes to recreate the rich and successful L.L. Smith Jr. (LL Smith) on-the-water programs it conducted from 1978 to 2012

November 13, 2019

UW-Superior Foundation receives $25,000 grant for Veteran and Nontraditional Student Center

Part of the grant funding will support student veterans and their families through the VNSC Emergency Fund

September 25, 2019

UW-Superior students compete in the Intermodal Association of North America’s Intermodal EXPO Academic Challenge

September 20, 2019

Scholarship recipients honored at Swenson Scholars Dinner

The Swenson Scholars Dinner is an annual event held to honor the Swenson Scholars and the Swenson family.

August 23, 2019

Alumni Association honors outstanding alumni, faculty, staff and community members

The awards will be presented at the annual appreciation dinner on September 26

May 27, 2019

A celebration for the ages

UW-Superior concludes its 125th anniversary with a community celebration

March 26, 2019

UW-Superior Foundation’s ‘Superior Day of Giving’ is April 3

December 10, 2018

Pope Wright Memorial Scholarship extends legacy of former professor, supports underrepresented students

The scholarship is a continuation of the one-time memorial scholarship established by friends and family of Wright when he passed in 2015.

December 4, 2018

UW-Superior Foundation Creates New Scholarship for Native American Students

Scholarship was created by UWS faculty, staff and community members to provide funding support for students who demonstrate financial need.

November 29, 2018

Heartwarming turnout at William “Pope” Wright Jr. Student Center dedication

Wright was a member of the campus community for 44 years and the first African-American professor at the university.

November 8, 2018

She’s First!

Erica Bauer is setting the bar high for others to follow.

November 7, 2018

Soaring High with the Air Force ROTC and UWS

Love for country and service has led Brady Durnan (’20 Legal Studies major) to pursue a military career.

October 31, 2018

Transportation and Logistics Management receives funding

October 26, 2018

In Gratitude and Remembrance

The University of Wisconsin-Superior will forever remember Jim Swenson with deep gratitude for the lasting legacy he left behind.

October 18, 2018

Students present their research findings at the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium

Twenty-one students who participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship presented an impressive array of original research through poster and oral presentations.

September 26, 2018

Students attend IANA Expo in California

The intermodal network is one of the fastest growing industries with continuous expansion over that past 30 years

May 14, 2018

UW-Superior celebrates work of faculty and staff

The University of Wisconsin-Superior’s annual Faculty and Staff Recognition program was held on Friday, May 11

May 1, 2018

UW-Superior ROTC students receive awards

Students Andrew Button and Brady Durnan received awards from Air Force ROTC Detachment 420

May 1, 2018

Swenson Scholars Dinner honors scholarship recipients

Thanks to the generosity of Jim and Sue Swenson, 864 Swenson Scholarships have been awarded

April 18, 2018

The science of success

Two UW-Superior students find success as co-presidents of Science Fest and beyond

April 10, 2018

UW-Superior’s Lake Superior Research Institute receives prestigious award

This is the first non-instructional academic staff program at UW-Superior to receive the award

March 27, 2018

VNSC Emergency Fund aiding UW-Superior students

Fund was created to provide assistance to current students involved in a catastrophic or emergency situation

February 27, 2018

Scholarship applications now available

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February 5, 2018

UW-Superior receives Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs grant

Governor Scott Walker announced $250,000 in grants to be presented to 11 non-profit organizations

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September 27, 2017

Alumni Association Awards presented at Appreciation Dinner

May 9, 2017

UW-Superior Foundation receives $100,000 gift