Outlook Magazine - Fall 2018

PATHWAYS FORWARD

A COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN FOR UW-STOUT

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budget, while costs to update and maintain state-of- the-art learning environments, hire and support exceptional faculty, and provide industry relevant experiences for students continue to rise. To maintain the university’s national reputation of preparing career-ready graduates and sustain its leadership position as a forward-focused polytechnic university, the Pathways Forward campaign has been launched. It is the first comprehensive campaign in university history. This $35 million campaign is designed to support three areas: student experience, learning environments and program innovation.

f James Huff Stout were to return today to the institution he founded in 1891, he wouldn’t recognize most of the campus or the specialized majors offered by what is now UW-Stout. Yet, he would undoubtedly conclude that the spirit of his forward- thinking vision lives on. Through its 127-year journey, the university has maintained a commitment to a high-quality, affordable, career-focused education. The 98.2 percent postgraduation employment or continuing education rate is a testament to the value of the polytechnic approach, which blends hands-on learning with liberal arts theory to develop highly sought-after graduates. However, state funding has been reduced to approximately 14 percent of UW-Stout’s operating

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