University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

UWL’s Department of Theatre Arts will present “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play” just in time for the holidays.

‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ Posted 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 UWL theatre sets radio play Read

Aaron Scott, a 2007 alum of UW-La Crosse, was featured this fall on NBC's

Finding his ‘Voice’ Posted 11:42 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 Alum Aaron Scott stars on hit singing show Read

Heather Parks from the Northwestern medicine Delnor Cancer Center in Geneva, Illinois, has received the UW-La Crosse Medical Dosimetry Program’s 2020 Medical Dosimetry Clinical Educator Award. The honor recognizes clinical educators assisting the program’s students with the clinical internship experience.

Medical Dosimetry Program Posted 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 UW-La Crosse students recognize clinical instructors Read

In December, Katy Johnson will become UWL's first graduate in the new Healthcare Administration online master's program. Johnson, the social service director at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center in La Crosse, says the program has given her the confidence to seek out leadership opportunities in healthcare.

'The right fit’ Posted 2:33 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 Online Healthcare Administration Program to award first degree Read

Bob and Janet Roth, longtime supporters of UW-La Crosse, have agreed to match up to $5,000 in donations to the Music Department on UWL's inaugural Giving Day.

Leading the way on Giving Day Posted 12:52 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 Donors share reasons behind supporting UWL Read

UWL alum Amber Bydynkowski received a 2020 Governor's Service Award for helping lead WisCorp's response to COVID-19 and flash flooding in the Coulee Region.

A job well done Posted 3:53 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 Amber Bydynkowski, ’18, receives Governor’s Service Award Read

Eric Leis, a parasitologist and fish biologist at the La Crosse Fish Health Center, collects mussel samples from Lake Onalaska. Leis and his team are investigating high mortality rates among freshwater mussels locally and around the world.

‘A real-life game of Clue’ Posted 12:50 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 What’s killing all those freshwater mussels? Read

Rollo Taylor, '56, was a longtime physical education professor and assistant men's basketball coach at UWL. To honor his memory, Taylor's family created the Rollo Taylor Endowment Fund for Men's Basketball — one of many funds and causes people can support during UWL's inaugural Giving Day Tuesday, Dec. 1.

Honoring a beloved teacher, coach Posted 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 UWL Giving Day offers many ways to give back Read

Classes to move online/remote after Thanksgiving Posted 10:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 Chancellor Gow stresses health and safety during holidays Read

Rear Admiral Nancy Knight talks with UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow during a tour of the university's COVID-19 testing sites on Thursday.

COVID exam Posted 3:36 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 CDC, UW System heads tour UWL’s COVID-19 testing sites Read

Jane Brannan, UWL's veteran’s education benefits coordinator and a former Lt. Col. in the United States Army, is being honored through the Habitat for Humanity of Wisconsin's

‘Something bigger than myself’ Posted 8 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 Brannan honored for her career of service Read

Professor John Nunley, chair of the Economics Department, is researching how changes to the labor market are affecting older workers. He hopes his findings will inform policymakers and fill knowledge gaps in the economics community.

Seniors in the workforce Posted 3:11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 Study examines how changing landscape affects older workers Read

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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

Recognized as one of the best college towns in America, La Crosse has plenty to see beyond the campus limits. We are surrounded by rivers and bluffs for hiking, biking, kayaking and more. Take a short walk to historic downtown.

128 acres. 360 degrees of incredible. Recognized as one of the best college towns in America, La Crosse has plenty to see beyond the campus limits. We are surrounded by rivers and bluffs for hiking, biking, kayaking and more. Take a short walk to historic downtown. Learn more

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

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 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. 6 public university among Best Regional Universities in the Midwest.

Small school. BIG reputation. 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 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. 6 public university among Best Regional Universities in the Midwest. Learn more

Hear from our students

Jeremiah Wait

Exercise and Sport Science

"I'm so thankful for all of the great memories that I have from football, with my friends, and everyone who I've been able to associate with through college. I'm excited about my next adventure, but I will cherish the memories that I made in college for the rest of my life!"

Kemmesha Thomas

Public Health & Community Health Education

"UWL programs, like the McNair Scholars, made me realize so many things I’m interested in. I can develop more knowledge and enjoy doing research."

Sarah Ziolkowski

Economics & Finance

"In these times, finding a good career post-graduation seemed insurmountable, but experiences with UWL professors were so helpful to me during the job-search process."

Audra Geis

Communication Studies

"I could not have predicted my college experience because the journey is just too good to pre-plan. I'm leaving with memories, life lessons and an abundance of knowledge in my field and stories to share."

Trent Rasmussen, '19

Educational Leadership Certificate (5051 licensure) and Director of Instruction (5010 licensure)

"You can see in students' faces when they are excited about learning something new or you affirmed who they are or what they just did. Who knows what those things will mean to them later on — that’s what is really exciting."

Learn more about Trent Rasmussen, '19

Miranda Sibley

Radiation Therapy

"UWL taught me to never give up, be passionate in your purpose, be adventurous, and never take anything for granted."

Ryan Crain, '18

Business Management

"One of my professors gave out his email and said, 'If you have questions or need help, call or email me.'... Once I realized the professors at UWL — like at Western [Western Technical College] — were willing to help me, that helped me make the transition."

Learn more about Ryan Crain, '18

Abby Siakpere, '18

Biology

"My main decisions in coming to UWL were the biology department, the new building, and the excellent reputation the biology program has."

Learn more about Abby Siakpere, '18

Jackson Radenz

Geography & Earth Science

"I’ve gained confidence in myself and my ability to solve problems on my own and overcome shortfalls too, which I’ll need in the job market. I’m so grateful for the undergraduate research experiences I’ve had with my faculty mentor, Dr. Niti Mishra."

Learn more about Jackson Radenz

Hannah Schwartz

Exercise and Sport Science

"My time here at UWL has been nothing short of amazing. I am happy to call this beautiful city my second home."

Dee Reed

Communication Studies

"I have made so many memories during this time in my life, and I wouldn't change any of it for the world. The biggest thing college has taught me is that I set my limits if I want something. I have everything I need within myself to achieve any goal, and I will always be truly thankful for that."