Founded in 2008, the Kohl's Center for Retailing Excellence is committed to nurturing a synergistic relationship between the retail industry and the world-class faculty, staff, and students of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

With the support of Kohl's Department Stores and our other corporate partners, and under the leadership of our Board of Advisors and Executive Director, Jerry O'Brien, we offer our participants a unique suite of opportunities.

Why the KCRE?

• The University of Wisconsin-Madison is nationally ranked 10th among public universities according to the US News and World Report.
• The University of Wisconsin-Madison is ranked 1st in the number of professors who have earned prestigious awards and grants.
• We are one of the few universities to have a Bachelor of Science in Retailing.
• We have a culture of inclusion.  While we assist our Retailing majors, our doors are always open to students of all majors who want to explore the industry.
• We provide unique networking opportunities for students and Corporate Partners.
• Our office provides over 4 decades of experience in the Retailing Industry. We are prepared to help students and industry partners connect on meaningful levels.