ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
The UWL Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program (McNair Scholars Program) is an academic excellence opportunity for undergraduate students with motivation and strong academic potential for pursuing undergraduate research and advancing toward doctoral (Ph.D.) study upon completing their bachelor’s degree. The program creates a bridge between undergraduate and graduate education through academic, research, and scholarly experiences. Students selected for the McNair Scholars Program join a supportive community of peers, faculty, staff, and alumni.
The program is funded by a U.S. Department of Education TRIO grant, with support from UWL offices including the College of Science and Health (CSH), the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (CASSH), the Access, Belonging & Student Engagement office, and the Office of the Provost. The program accepts eligible students in all majors that may lead to a PhD, and serves 28 McNair scholars each year.
McNair students at U. Chicago 2024
Ana De La Torre (Sociology): 2024 UW Superior McNair Research Summit
Scholars at the 2024 UW Superior McNair Summit
Matthias Murphy (Biochemistry major): UWL Summer Research Symposium 2024
McNair Scholars meet federal eligibility guidelines. Participants can pursue any university major that may lead to a research-based graduate degree. See the Eligibility tab for more information.
Since the inception of the McNair Scholars Program at UWL in 2009:
- The McNair program has served 194 students
- 134 McNair scholars have gone on to pursue advanced degree programs
- 9 McNair scholar alums have received PhDs
- Collectively, McNair alums hold 94 advanced degrees
If you are interested in undergraduate research or graduate studies, please stop in and see us in 2101 Centennial Hall.
