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Student voting reminders Posted 3:47 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 Check out these helpful student voter registration and election reminders Read

Brandon Hawn, a fifth year political science major and public administration minor from Duluth, Minnesota, helped the UW-La Crosse Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity partnered with area religious organizations to collect 1,212 pounds of food for an area food pantry.

Fast food Posted 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 UW-La Crosse fraternity holds food collection drive Read

Marissa Eckrote, ‘16, is back on campus this fall as an associate lecturer in the Economics Department. “As soon as the opportunity presented itself,” she says, “I knew it was what I wanted to do this year.”

Back where she started Posted 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 Instructor jumped at opportunity to return to her alma mater Read

Capstone Fall 2020 Posted 10:37 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2020 The latest from the College of Art, Social Sciences and Humanities Read

UW-La Crosse senior Elyse Weber enjoyed painting in the outdoors earlier in October in rural La Crosse County when the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration opened the gate to 200 acres in Saint Joseph. The visit, along with others from UWL faculty and students, initiated future classes on the land, opening a new collaboration between the university and FSPA.

Country class Posted 6 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 Students head to rural La Crosse County for COVID safe haven Read

UWL transfer student Lee Xiong once doubted that a college degree was in her future. Then she overcame the odds at UWL.

Finding a home at UWL Posted 12:08 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 Part 3 in a series of stories celebrating UWL transfer students Read

Carving a pumpkin with some precision is one way to get creative and have fun this Halloween.

Tips for a haunted, healthy Halloween Posted 7:56 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 Six ideas to celebrate at home, on campus or in your car Read

Nick Ragner, a social media and communications specialist at UWL, has been named a Rising Star by River Valley Media Group and the 7 Rivers Alliance. The list recognizes people under 40 who have made a significant positive difference in the 7 Rivers Region.

‘Just doing my part’ Posted 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 Ragner named Rising Star for work in community Read

Senior Connor Lisowski's advice to other transfer students is to put yourself out there.

Attracted by a ‘top-notch’ program Posted 8:59 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 Part 2 in a series of stories celebrating UWL transfer students Read

Junior Kira Greenfield left her previous college because it wasn't a good match with her career path. After coming to UWL for a campus tour, she says,

‘The place I needed to be’ Posted 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 Part 1 in a series of stories celebrating UWL transfer students Read

Lisa Klein, UWL's community engagement coordinator, helped create the university's signature

A masterpiece made of meals Posted 10:38 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 UWL Canstruction® project to support local food pantries Read

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has awarded UW-La Crosse to host the 2024 NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships and 2026 NCAA Division III Women's and Men's Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

NCAA III championships Posted 3:51 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 UWL selected to host national wrestling, outdoor track & field titles 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."