UW-Parkside is one of 13 four-year campuses in the University of Wisconsin System.
Located in Somers, Wisconsin, between Racine and Kenosha on 700 acres with natural prairies and woodlands. 4,300 students. 5,000 students
5,175 undergraduates
125 graduate students
1,000 students live on campus
Students with Wisconsin residency - 92%
125 full-time faculty, 97% with terminal degree
55 full-time instructional academic staff, 24% with terminal degree
Student-to-faculty ratio - 19 to
06/23/2026
Save the Date: October 9-10 is UW-Parkside's Homecoming Weekend!🍁
Get ready to celebrate Ranger pride with students and alumni during an exciting weekend packed with family-friendly fun! Don't forget to mark your calendars and keep an eye out for more details soon. 📅
Once a Ranger, .
Thank You, Rangers!💚
We were thrilled to see so many Rangers and friends at the Oak Creek Farmers Market this past Saturday for the UW-Parkside Pop-Up at the Market. Ranger Bear made a special appearance, taking photos and checking out all the fresh foods for sale! If you missed the opportunity to stop by and say hello (and grab an alumni-exclusive tote bag!), don’t worry, Parkside will be at two more markets this summer!
Check out the schedule for Parkside Pop-Ups:
July 11, Racine Farmers Market (Racine, Festival Park) 9am-1pm
August 1, Kenosha Harbor Market (Downtown Kenosha) 9am-2pm
06/22/2026
Nominate an outstanding Parkside alum for the Distinguished Alumni Award by June 30! Shine a spotlight on Parkside alumni who are making a difference and giving back. Awardees who meet the requirements will be recognized at Parkside’s Homecoming celebrations this October.
Nominate an outstanding alum: https://buff.ly/T5UuDjH
06/21/2026
Happy Father's Day from UW-Parkside!
06/19/2026
Get ready Rangers!
UW-Parkside's first Pop-Up at the Market is TOMORROW, June 20, at the Oak Creek Farmers Market in Drexel Town Square. Wear your Parkside gear and join your Ranger community for yard games, free face painting, and giveaways! Don’t miss Ranger Bear who will be at the market from 9:30- 10:30 a.m. to take pics!
Are you Parkside Alumni? Wear your Parkside gear (or green!) for an Alumni-exclusive Ranger tote bag! (While supplies last!)
Bring your future Rangers and get a FREE Future Ranger t-shirt! (While supplies last, kids sizes only.)
Let's turn the Market green with Ranger spirit!💚🐻
Celebrate and honor the Day of Freedom, !
06/18/2026
UW-Parkside has welcomed so many new Rangers to campus this week for summer orientation. Thank you for bringing good vibes and Ranger pride! We can't wait to see all of you this fall.
Still need to register for an orientation session this summer? There are still sessions open next week, June 24 and 27. Learn more: https://buff.ly/ziASZGj
You know him, you love him, celebrate with the one and only Ranger Bear! 💚🐻
Rooted in a deep belief in family values and community, the Callahan Scholars program has grown far beyond a traditional philanthropic initiative; it’s a hands-on journey of actively engaging with the Kenosha and UW-Parkside communities to pinpoint where help is needed most. True success isn't defined by monetary wealth or a diploma alone, but by empowering scholars to find their unique niche, discover happiness in their work, and ultimately pay their success forward to strengthen the community.
Much like a grove of Aspen trees, which stand tall not because of deep individual roots, but because their root systems intertwine collectively to support one another, true philanthropy is about building an interconnected network where we lift each other up. When we invest deeply in the growth of our students and local nonprofits, we extend a collective root system that makes our entire community stronger, more resilient, and deeply impactful for generations to come.