UW Center for Cooperatives
Fostering critical thinking and understanding about cooperatives.
Our First 60 years of service to cooperatives in Wisconsin and Beyond written. background photo of international cooperators sitting on steps of the Lowell Center in 1974. They attended the Co-op Management Workshop

60 Years of Service

Six Decades of Service to the Cooperative Community

The University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives (UWCC) is the oldest university-based cooperative center in the nation. In 2022, UWCC celebrated its 60th anniversary, reflecting on a rich history of research, education, and outreach supporting cooperatives.

Featured Stories

Explore Our History

See historic photos and read about our rich history that has impacted cooperatives and communities all around the world for the past six decades.

Our Impact

Read quotes from fellow cooperators regarding the impact of the UW Center for Cooperatives on their cooperatives and organizations.

What's Next for UWCC?

We’re pursuing new research initiatives and undertaking ambitious goals related to research; cooperative development; and diversity, equity, and inclusion.