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A student studies during the first day of spring semester 2021. How to study effectively Posted 12:03 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 Ten essential study skills to retain information and learn more Read more about How to study effectively Edith Ben-Eboh, a junior majoring in public health and community health education, recently received the UWL Student Association's Women of Color Scholarship. “I’m happy someone saw something in me and felt I deserved this, ‘An honor I didn’t expect’ Posted 4:39 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 Edith Ben-Eboh recognized for academics, community involvement Read more about ‘An honor I didn’t expect’ Students walk near Murphy Library Photos: Autumn splendor Posted 1:38 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 As we settle down and bundle up for winter, here is a look back of some of the best autumn colors on campus. Read more about Photos: Autumn splendor The cost of many items including gas and lumber are high. The question is whether these prices will remain high. Why are prices going up? Posted 9:28 a.m. Friday, Dec. 3, 2021 UW-La Crosse economists chime in on the inflation rate, who benefits and whether lower prices will return Read more about Why are prices going up? UW-La Crosse football player Rusty Murphy was worried about the impact of COVID-19 on local K-12 student-athletes. So, he co-founded Rising Athletes, a non-profit that strives to help youth sports programs by organizing, creating and sustaining opportunities for K-12 students. Rising Athletes Posted 6 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021 UW-La Crosse student creates non-profit benefitting K-12 athletes Read more about Rising Athletes Tickets for UWL’s production of “the Revolutionists” go on sale 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29. Box office hours are 1-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and one hour before show times. For tickets visit the Box Office in the Center for the Arts or call 608.785.6696. ‘The Revolutionists’ Posted 2:14 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 2021 Theatre to perform wild and raucous ride of politics, art and activism Read more about ‘The Revolutionists’ To mark the 50th year of UWL’s College of Business Administration, Gillies is donating $50,000 to help increase international education and engagement within the CBA. Major gift for a major milestone Posted 7 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26, 2021 Ron Gillies, ’84, donates $50,000 for CBA’s 50th Read more about Major gift for a major milestone UWL's biannual Senior Art Exhibition opens with a reception in the University Art Gallery from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, and runs through Sunday, Dec. 19. The gallery is located in the UWL Center for the Arts, 333 N. 16th St. Image: “Storm,” Photoshop digital collage, Stephen Schostok Senior Art Exhibition Posted 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021 Graduating UWL art majors showcase works Read more about Senior Art Exhibition UWL has planned a series of programs for Monday, Nov. 29, in honor of National Native American Heritage Month. National Native American Heritage Month Posted 4:01 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021 UWL to host two speakers Nov. 29 Read more about National Native American Heritage Month The Swinging Yuletide includes performances by the UWL Jazz Orchestra and UWL Jazz Ensemble, along with two UWL jazz combos at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, in the UWL Student Union. Swinging Yuletide Posted 4:13 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 2021 Concert tradition returns to UW-La Crosse Read more about Swinging Yuletide UWL's second-annual Giving Day kicks off Tuesday, Nov. 30, with the goal of engaging 1,500 donors in 24 hours. One day to make a difference Posted 12:24 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 2021 Second-annual Giving Day set for Nov. 30-Dec. 1 Read more about One day to make a difference From left to right: Sue White, '85, Jeff Keenan, '12, and Mo McAlpine, '91, are teaming up to make a $1,000 matching gift in support of Rec Sports on UWL's second-annual Giving Day Nov. 30-Dec. 1. Upping their Giving Day game Posted 2:08 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 2021 Rec Sports hopes matching gift inspires donors Read more about Upping their Giving Day game
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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 Mentorship that makes a difference.
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 128 acres. 360 degrees of incredible.
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.
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. 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 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 Small school. BIG reputation.
 

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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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Edith Ben-Eboh, a junior majoring in public health and community health education, recently received the UWL Student Association's Women of Color Scholarship. “I’m happy someone saw something in me and felt I deserved this, ‘An honor I didn’t expect’ Posted 4:39 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 Edith Ben-Eboh recognized for academics, community involvement Read more about ‘An honor I didn’t expect’ To mark the 50th year of UWL’s College of Business Administration, Gillies is donating $50,000 to help increase international education and engagement within the CBA. Major gift for a major milestone Posted 7 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26, 2021 Ron Gillies, ’84, donates $50,000 for CBA’s 50th Read more about Major gift for a major milestone Gavin DuPont, a senior marketing major and avid photographer, recently had one of his photos featured on the cover of The Catalyst. “It’s the best confidence rush in the world knowing that this it — this is what you’ve worked for, ‘The best confidence rush’ Posted 1:09 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 Students showcase creative talents through virtual publication, The Catalyst Read more about ‘The best confidence rush’ Peyton Paulson, a senior geography major at UWL, traveled across the Midwest conducting bathymetric surveys as part of an internship with JF Brennan this summer. The internship helped him land a full-time job with the La Crosse-based company following his graduation in December. ‘Always more to learn’ Posted 7 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 Summer internships with JF Brennan create hands-on experiences Read more about ‘Always more to learn’ Students in Assistant Professor Kristina LaPlant’s senior capstone course have designed and distributed a community needs assessment to pinpoint the biggest areas of need in the Coulee Region.  Tackling big issues Posted 8:36 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 Students launch survey to identify community needs Read more about Tackling big issues
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UW-La Crosse football player Rusty Murphy was worried about the impact of COVID-19 on local K-12 student-athletes. So, he co-founded Rising Athletes, a non-profit that strives to help youth sports programs by organizing, creating and sustaining opportunities for K-12 students. Rising Athletes Posted 6 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021 UW-La Crosse student creates non-profit benefitting K-12 athletes Read more about Rising Athletes Tickets for UWL’s production of “the Revolutionists” go on sale 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29. Box office hours are 1-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and one hour before show times. For tickets visit the Box Office in the Center for the Arts or call 608.785.6696. ‘The Revolutionists’ Posted 2:14 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 2021 Theatre to perform wild and raucous ride of politics, art and activism Read more about ‘The Revolutionists’ UWL's biannual Senior Art Exhibition opens with a reception in the University Art Gallery from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, and runs through Sunday, Dec. 19. The gallery is located in the UWL Center for the Arts, 333 N. 16th St. Image: “Storm,” Photoshop digital collage, Stephen Schostok Senior Art Exhibition Posted 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021 Graduating UWL art majors showcase works Read more about Senior Art Exhibition The Swinging Yuletide includes performances by the UWL Jazz Orchestra and UWL Jazz Ensemble, along with two UWL jazz combos at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, in the UWL Student Union. Swinging Yuletide Posted 4:13 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 2021 Concert tradition returns to UW-La Crosse Read more about Swinging Yuletide
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