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Students gather around a desk studying together at Murphy Library at UW-La Crosse Perfect your study skills Posted 10:57 a.m. Monday, Nov. 28, 2022 Take at look at these tips in preparation for finals week, Dec. 16-21 Read more about Perfect your study skills ‘A Christmas Carol’ Posted 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022 The holiday classic returns to Toland Theatre Read more about ‘A Christmas Carol’ The UWL Student Union has been selected as a drop-off location for the A community effort Posted 11:23 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25, 2022 UWL to accept items for Great Rivers United Way-Rotary Lights food drive Read more about A community effort Hixon Forest trees What is forest bathing? Posted 9:08 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022 Learn about forest bathing and its benefits Read more about What is forest bathing? This watercolor on paper, “Bumpa and me,” by UWL senior Emma Hanson, is one of the works in “Introspection,” the Senior Art Exhibition for fall 2022. Art exhibit Posted 3:22 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022 UWL graduating seniors to show work Read more about Art exhibit UWL senior Christian Schommer earned first place in the Great Northwoods Sales Competition, a showcase of some of the best sales and marketing students across the United States. Spectacular sales student Posted 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022 UWL’s Christian Schommer wins Great Northwoods Sales Competition Read more about Spectacular sales student UWL student Christonna Shafranski describes the pain she was experiencing in her back, which turned out to be pyelonephritis in a video interview with a professor in her physical therapy program. Learning can save lives Posted 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022 Physical therapy class helps student realize she has a serious infection Read more about Learning can save lives A La Crosse MTU bus makes a stop downtown at Grand River Station. PHOTO CREDIT: Susan Gaeddert New way forward Posted 3:53 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 Collaboration on community transportation course set Read more about New way forward A UWL mindfulness classes practices meditation outdoors on the UWL campus greens. The benefit of doing less Posted 3:48 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 Rec Professor shares tips to do less and be more productive Read more about The benefit of doing less UWL joins a group of 394 colleges and universities recognized as one of the 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting. ALL IN Posted 11:16 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 UW-La Crosse recognized as one of the 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting Read more about ALL IN UWL's inaugural Community Engaged Fellows (from left to right): Avery Frankl, Gretta Kraus and Samantha Meister. All three say their fellowship experience has provided many valuable lessons. Fantastic fellows Posted 8 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 Community Engaged Fellowships a win-win for students, nonprofits Read more about Fantastic fellows UWL senior Clare Bargender was part of the winning team for Project Run With It, an event hosted by Beta Alpha Psi that challenges students to find solutions to real-life business and marketing problems. ‘A really good experience’ Posted 7:46 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022 UWL’s Clare Bargender part of winning team for international business competition Read more about ‘A really good experience’ More news

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Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all

We are the No. 1 public university in Wisconsin with less than 25,000 students, according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best National Universities ranking. A top-ranked national university We are the No. 1 public university in Wisconsin with less than 25,000 students, according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best National Universities ranking. Learn more A top-ranked national university
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

3.204 Student-athlete cumulative GPA

Empowering our students

fostering curiosity &
life-long learning.

A UWL mindfulness classes practices meditation outdoors on the UWL campus greens. The benefit of doing less Posted 3:48 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 Rec Professor shares tips to do less and be more productive Read more about The benefit of doing less UWL's inaugural Community Engaged Fellows (from left to right): Avery Frankl, Gretta Kraus and Samantha Meister. All three say their fellowship experience has provided many valuable lessons. Fantastic fellows Posted 8 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 Community Engaged Fellowships a win-win for students, nonprofits Read more about Fantastic fellows Linda Kastantin, ’91, is one of many Wisconsin residents 60 or older taking advantage of a state program that allows them to audit college classes for free. Kastantin is auditing a constitutional law course at UWL — something she has always wanted to do. Back to school Posted 8 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 Retirees enjoy opportunity to hit the books — at no cost Read more about Back to school William Savinkova and his father, Dimitri. William is following in his father’s footsteps by attending UWL as an exchange student this fall. A family tradition Posted 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 2022 Exchange student traces father’s footsteps by attending UWL Read more about A family tradition Dr. Shuma Iwai teaches in the Race, Gender and Sexuality Studies program. The program takes an intersectional approach – combining the insights of scholars in different fields regarding inequalities related to race, gender and sexuality, and class. Learning and living social justice Posted 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 New Race, Gender and Sexuality Studies Department courses reflect on society’s ‘hidden histories’ and how students can bring about change Read more about Learning and living social justice
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84,951 alumni in our
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Ryan Sands, a 2015 UWL graduate, says the new partnership of his alma mater with his employer J.F. Brennan Company will help students receive specific skills making them job-ready. “This should build networking with local employers and provide training on potential career fields for future students,” says Sands. Powerful partners Posted 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 UWL, Brennan agreement strengthens college experience Read more about Powerful partners Oktoberfest Royalty joins the campus community for the Child Center Parade during Oktoberfest week in 2019. How did we get this German tradition? Posted 12:44 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022 UWL’s Brad Quarberg shares the history of the annual Oktoberfest in La Crosse  Read more about How did we get this German tradition? An altar created for El Día de Los Muertos celebration on campus in fall 2021. The event was organized by Latin American Student Organization (LASO). LASO is planning another Día de Los Muertos celebration this fall. Hispanic Heritage Month events Posted 11:06 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022 Celebrate this year's Hispanic Heritage Month with UW-La Crosse activities Read more about Hispanic Heritage Month events From left, Silje Steinsbekk, professor in the Department of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and Jennifer St. Sauver, professor of epidemiology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Free public health insight sessions Posted 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022 Gain research-backed insights on childhood health and living with Covid-19 Sept. 22-23 at UWL  Read more about Free public health insight sessions
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