UW-Stout History
UW-Stout History. From founding to present day, Stout has been preparing students for success.
![Plastics engineering major Olivia Hile works in a lab in 2020.](/sites/default/files/2021-04/plasticslab_students1.jpg)
Chancellor: University applying pandemic lessons for future success
Chancellor Katherine Frank acknowledged it was an understatement when she said her first year at UW-Stout "suffice it to say, was unusual."
![Jessica Cook looks at some of the Swannies Golf apparel she designed and which is on sale at a retail store, one of many across the country that sells the clothing.](/sites/default/files/2023-10/cook%2Cjessica2a.jpg)
Designing a career: Alum Cook links business degree, passion for apparel at Swannies Golf
![Charles W. Sorensen, former UW-Stout chancellor.](/sites/default/files/2019-01/sorensen%2Ccharles5.jpg)
Becoming a polytechnic: New designation in 2007 helped UW-Stout refocus on its mission
![Chancellor Bob Meyer congratulates graduate Grace Sutula as she crosses the stage at commencement Saturday, Dec. 16, in Johnson Fieldhouse. Sutula earned a degree in applied mathematics and computer science.](/sites/default/files/2018-01/sutula-grace1_cs.jpg)
Chancellor: Polytechnic designation adds great value to diploma
![Professor Terry Mason works with an applied mathematics and computer science student at UW-Stout](/sites/default/files/2017-11/mason-terry_teaching_cs.jpg)
Event to mark 50 years of math, computer science major
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University’s online academic programs receive recognition
![Devon Block](/sites/default/files/2020-02/devonblock4web.jpg)
Alum is brand manager for hit series 'Small Business Revolution' streamed on Hulu, Prime Video
![Karen Ostenso working with children at UW-Stout Child and Family Care Center](/sites/default/files/2017-12/cfsc3_cs.jpg)