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University of Wisconsin–Green Bay

university, Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States

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The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay (UW–Green Bay) is a public university located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, established in 1965. It is part of the larger University of Wisconsin System, which comprises multiple four-year and two-year institutions across the state. UW–Green Bay is situated in a city with a rich history, originally inhabited by Indigenous peoples and later becoming a significant fur-trading post for French explorers. The city of Green Bay itself is a port on Lake Michigan and has a diverse economy, including manufacturing, food processing, and tourism. The university contributes to the educational landscape of the region, alongside other institutions like Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and St. Norbert College.12

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