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Founded when Wisconsin achieved statehood in 1848, UW–Madison is the official state university of Wisconsin and the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. It was the first public university established in Wisconsin and remains the oldest and largest public university in the state.
1869 – Bachelor’s degrees awarded to women. 1872 – Legislature begins making annual contributions for support of the university. 1875 – William Smith Noland is the first known African-American to graduate with a B.A. 1875 – UW–Madison establishes the nation’s first Scandinavian studies department.
The Archives maintains over 2,500,000 images (circa 1,200 linear feet) relevant to the history of the UW Madison campus, UW System Administration, UW Extension and the UW Colleges. Our images document campus departments, locations, traditions, faculty and alumni, buildings and noteworthy events.
The History of Women at the University of Wisconsin augments the general histories of the University by focusing on the roles and activities of women students, faculty, and staff and on the development of women's studies throughout the System.
Read about the history of women at the University of Wisconsin. Included here are archival materials, books, articles, bibliographies, and projects regarding this fascinating herstory.
The newly unveiled statue, “The Monarch,” celebrates the 150th anniversary of women receiving degrees at UW-Madison and was designed by artist Victoria Reed to represent female empowerment and influence.
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Andrew Rein, Olympic wrestler, winner of a silver medal. Barry Richter, hockey player. Pat Richter, NFL player, member of the College Football Hall of Fame, athletic director of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Libby Riddles, first woman to win the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
