It is one of only 15 U.S. Universities found to require a course in Shakespeare in order to receive a degree in English.<ref>http://www.goacta.org/press/Press%20Releases/4-19-07PR.htm</ref>
The university announced in mid-November 2020 that it would remove a rock because it was considered racist.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/education/2020/11/18/university-of-wisconsin-declares-large-rock-to-be-racist-votes-to-remove/ University of Wisconsin Declares Large Rock to be Racist; Votes to Remove]</ref>
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