1971 Superior became part of the University of Wisconsin System and acquired its present name. To respond to cuts in state funding, in 2018 UW-Superior suspended a number of academic programs, claiming the cuts were in order to encourage more students to graduate on time.
== Campus ==
The university's main campus is at the corner of Belknap Street (U.S. Highway 2) and Catlin Avenue. Its north section is the site of all academic buildings and most residence halls. The south section, at the corner of North 28th Street and Catlin Avenue, contains Hawkes and Ross residence halls, Wessman Arena, and the University Services Center.
=== Academic buildings ===
Barstow Hall, named for regent Barney Barstow: science programs, Lake Superior Research Institute
Erlanson Hall, named for regent Clarence Erlanson: School of Business and Economics, Transportation and Logistics Research Center
Gates Physical Education Building, named for regent Clough Gates: classrooms and labs, Mortorelli Gymnasium
Holden Fine Arts Center, …
