University of Duck Seal

The Schools of Wisconsin

University of Duck Seal


 

Carthage College

Founded: 1847 Carthage College
Nickname/Mascot: Red Men and Lady Reds
Colors: Red, White, Black
Located: Kenosha, Wisconsin
Founded in Hillsboro, Illinois
 


University of Wisconsin, La Crosse

Founded: 1909 U Wisc Lacrosse
Nickname/Mascot: Eagles
Colors: Maroon, Gray
Motto: Mens Corpusque
(Mind and Body)
 


University of Wisconsin, Madison

Founded: 1848 University of Wisconsin Madison
Nickname/Mascot: Badger / Bucky the Badger
Colors: Cardinal, White
Motto: Numen Lumen
(The divine within the Universe, however manifested, is my light)
The Badgers play football at Camp Randall Stadium, so named because it lies on the grounds of Camp Randall, a former Union Army training camp during the Civil War. The camp was named after Governor Alexander Randall.


University of Wisconsin, Parkside

Founded: 1968 U Wisc Parkside
Nickname/Mascot: Rangers
Colors: Green, Black, White
Location: Racine, Wisconsin
 


University of Wisconsin, Whitewater

Founded: 1868 U Wisc Whitewater
Nickname/Mascot: Warhawks
Colors: Purple, White
Motto: Stay Close, Go Far
UWW was the second public college to open in Wisconsin.

 



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Updated September 2008