University of Wisconsin–Madison

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/university-of-wisconsinmadison

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was University of Wisconsin–Madison built?1848
2. How big is University of Wisconsin–Madison?933 acres
3. What is the location?Madison, Wisconsin, United States
4. What is the research activity classification?R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity
5. Where is the main campus of UW–Madison located?The main campus sits on 933 acres along the beautiful shores of Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin.
6. How many students study at UW–Madison?About 34,200 undergraduates and 14,300 graduate and professional students study there each year.

Land-Grant University: Institutions established under the Morrill Acts to promote agriculture, mechanical arts, and other practical sciences.
Association of American Universities (AAU): An organization of leading research universities devoted to maintaining a strong system of academic research and education.
R1 Doctoral University: A classification for universities with the highest level of research activity, based on metrics like doctoral degrees awarded and research expenditures.
Wisconsin School: A historical intellectual movement associated with UW–Madison, particularly in economics and diplomatic history, known for its progressive and reformist ideas.