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Six UWL faculty have received 2022 Eagle Teaching Excellence Awards. Faculty were nominated by students and selected by a university committee. Six receive Eagle Teaching Excellence Awards Posted 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 28, 2022 UWL recognizes top faculty for 2022 Read more about Six receive Eagle Teaching Excellence Awards Jason Sumontha, an assistant professor in the Psychology Department, is one of six UWL faculty to earn a 2022 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award. 'Learning should be an adventure' Posted 10 a.m. Monday, June 27, 2022 Jason Sumontha wins 2022 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award Read more about 'Learning should be an adventure' UW-La Crosse business students Claire Mistele (left) and Jackson Lescamela detail ways that Kwik Trip can design a work environment for the attraction and retention of new employees. The presentation was part of the Kwik Trip Integrated Core Program at UWL. Real problems, real solutions Posted 7 a.m. Sunday, June 26, 2022 Students get hands-on experience through Kwik Trip Integrated Core Program Read more about Real problems, real solutions During a trip to Hawaii in May, one of the areas UWL students did their field research was Volcanoes National Park. Hawaiian hiatus Posted 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2022 UW-La Crosse students experience science, culture during expedition to Hawaii Read more about Hawaiian hiatus James Murray, a professor in the Economics Department, is one of six UWL faculty to earn a 2022 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award. Excited about economics Posted 10 a.m. Monday, June 20, 2022 James Murray wins 2022 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award Read more about Excited about economics Image of someone walking in a cemetery. Communicating support is about personalities and not generalities, explains Dena Huisman, UWL associate professor of Communication Studies. What to say to someone who has lost a loved one Posted 2:19 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2022 UWL Associate Professor Dena Huisman shares how to communicate support in a TEDxUWLaCrosse presentation Read more about What to say to someone who has lost a loved one Sandy Grunwald, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, has received the McInness/Ryan Award for Mid-Career Higher Education Leadership from the American Association of University Administrators. The award recognizes mid-career administrators who have demonstrated outstanding professional accomplishments and a personal commitment to quality leadership. Admired administrator Posted 8 a.m. Thursday, June 16, 2022 Sandy Grunwald recognized for outstanding leadership Read more about Admired administrator Lisa Lenarz, an assistant professor in the Art Department, is one of six UWL faculty to earn a 2022 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award. Ardent art educator Posted 10 a.m. Monday, June 13, 2022 Lisa Lenarz wins 2022 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award Read more about Ardent art educator A rendering of Research Vessel Prairie Springs that will equip the River Studies Center. The earliest possible delivery date for the new research vessel would be July 2023. Water power Posted 9:59 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2022 Research partnership gets students on the Mississippi using future workforce technology Read more about Water power Anne Galbraith, associate professor of biology, received the 2022 Eagle Excellence in Academic Advising Award. The award celebrates academic advisors and the critical but often unseen work they do for students. Making an impact Posted 10:06 a.m. Thursday, June 9, 2022 Anne Galbraith receives 2022 Eagle Excellence in Academic Advising Award Read more about Making an impact UWL Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice Associate Professor Dawn Norris has been named a Fulbright Scholar. She will travel overseas during the spring 2023 semester to study job impacts in the Czech Republic. A Czech experience Posted 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2022 UW-La Crosse associate professor becomes Fulbright scholar Read more about A Czech experience A drone view of the track and field championships setup. Photos: WIAA State Track Championships Posted 10:57 a.m. Monday, June 6, 2022 Check out the views from the 126th Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Boys Track & Field Championships and the 51st Girls Track & Field Championships. The events were held at the Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex June 3-4.   Read more about Photos: WIAA State Track Championships
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UW-La Crosse is Wisconsin’s top-ranked public university among its peers, according to U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges listing. For more than 20 years in a row UWL has remained the state’s top-ranked comprehensive campus in the UW System. The popular magazine also ranks UWL as the No. 7 public university among Best Regional Universities in the Midwest. Best colleges ranking UW-La Crosse is Wisconsin’s top-ranked public university among its peers, according to U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges listing. For more than 20 years in a row UWL has remained the state’s top-ranked comprehensive campus in the UW System. The popular magazine also ranks UWL as the No. 7 public university among Best Regional Universities in the Midwest. Learn more Best colleges ranking
Our students learn and conduct research alongside faculty who care about their future and fuel their intellectual curiosity. Nearly all of our students, 96 %, participate in at least one “high-impact” practice such as undergraduate research or service-learning projects. Mentorship that makes a difference Our students learn and conduct research alongside faculty who care about their future and fuel their intellectual curiosity. Nearly all of our students, 96 %, participate in at least one “high-impact” practice such as undergraduate research or service-learning projects. Learn more Mentorship that makes a difference
128 acres. 360 degrees of incredible. La Crosse is recognized as one of the best college towns in America with plenty to see beyond the campus limits. The campus is surrounded by rivers and bluffs for hiking, biking, kayaking and more. Take a short walk to historic downtown. One of the best college towns 128 acres. 360 degrees of incredible. La Crosse is recognized as one of the best college towns in America with plenty to see beyond the campus limits. The campus is surrounded by rivers and bluffs for hiking, biking, kayaking and more. Take a short walk to historic downtown. Learn more One of the best college towns
You will find no shortage of opportunities to lead or join a group working for a cause you care about. See our 200 + student organizations. A close-knit campus community You will find no shortage of opportunities to lead or join a group working for a cause you care about. See our 200 + student organizations. Learn more A close-knit campus community
 

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"Mens Corpusque"

The university's
official motto means mind and body.

Our "mind and body" motto is incorporated all throughout campus. Student-centered and committed to a quality education for the person as a whole.

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87% of students participate in rec sports

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Empowering our students

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UW-La Crosse business students Claire Mistele (left) and Jackson Lescamela detail ways that Kwik Trip can design a work environment for the attraction and retention of new employees. The presentation was part of the Kwik Trip Integrated Core Program at UWL. Real problems, real solutions Posted 7 a.m. Sunday, June 26, 2022 Students get hands-on experience through Kwik Trip Integrated Core Program Read more about Real problems, real solutions During a trip to Hawaii in May, one of the areas UWL students did their field research was Volcanoes National Park. Hawaiian hiatus Posted 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2022 UW-La Crosse students experience science, culture during expedition to Hawaii Read more about Hawaiian hiatus A rendering of Research Vessel Prairie Springs that will equip the River Studies Center. The earliest possible delivery date for the new research vessel would be July 2023. Water power Posted 9:59 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2022 Research partnership gets students on the Mississippi using future workforce technology Read more about Water power UWL Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice Associate Professor Dawn Norris has been named a Fulbright Scholar. She will travel overseas during the spring 2023 semester to study job impacts in the Czech Republic. A Czech experience Posted 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2022 UW-La Crosse associate professor becomes Fulbright scholar Read more about A Czech experience Students find working on “Steam Ticket” valuable for a variety of reasons. Editors for the spring 2022 issue included, from left, Madison Vaillant, Alexia Walz and Noah Gassman. Full steam ahead Posted 7 a.m. Sunday, June 5, 2022 UWL literary journal still going strong after a quarter century Read more about Full steam ahead
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A rendering of Research Vessel Prairie Springs that will equip the River Studies Center. The earliest possible delivery date for the new research vessel would be July 2023. Water power Posted 9:59 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2022 Research partnership gets students on the Mississippi using future workforce technology Read more about Water power Makenna Sacre, a sophomore majoring in early childhood-middle childhood education, works with her reading buddy at Northside Elementary School in La Crosse. A new partnership between the School of Education and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse is providing local children with personalized reading instruction, and future educators with valuable experience assisting young learners. Ready to read Posted 4:09 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2022 Community partnership a win-win for young readers, aspiring teachers Read more about Ready to read The UW-La Crosse History Department Hear, Here project is now in Esch-Sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. UWL Hear, Here project now in Europe Posted 12:52 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2022 The concept of everyday people sharing their location-based stories sparks interest from abroad Read more about UWL Hear, Here project now in Europe Assistant Professor Kristina LaPlant, Political Science and Public Administration, says during the spring semester students in one of her classes collected nearly 700 responses for a La Crosse Community Needs survey. They will share the results from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, in 3310 Student Union. Taking it to the streets Posted 7 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2022 Inaugural campus community learning efforts finding success Read more about Taking it to the streets
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