University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Member Jacob Dunnum proudly shows the first catch of the day for the Ice-Fish-A-Thon 2021 on Lake Onalaska. Eight UW-La Crosse Sigma Tau Gamma members raised $3,610 for Special Olympics.

Fishing for fun-ds Posted 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 UWL fraternity finds creative way to fundraise Read

UW-La Crosse earned a silver designation in the 2021-22 Military Friendly Schools survey, an improvement over the bronze it received last year. Colleges are evaluated in a variety of areas, including student retention, job placement and loan default rates for student veterans.

Military friendly Posted 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 UWL earns silver rating for supporting military students Read

UWL’s Adapted Physical Education Program holds programs for area children, like this one in 2018. Hands-on training programs like these for UWL graduate students are key for those learning the discipline. This spring two alums are earning the two national scholarships available to doctoral candidates in physical education.

An Adapted distinction Posted 11:10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 UW-La Crosse alums earn prestigious national scholarships Read

Peter Marina, an associate professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice at UW-La Crosse, has developed a six-week online course that will help local law enforcement embrace human rights policing.

A better way to protect and serve Posted 11:25 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 Course will help law enforcement uphold human rights Read

Cadets run down Grandad Bluff Road, the start of the Northern Warfare Challenge.

Challenge champions Posted 10:41 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 Eagle Battalion wins Northern Warfare Challenge; event continues to grow Read

In a letter shared Thursday, UW System President Tommy Thompson discussed plans to make the Fall 2021 semester

UW System planning to maximize in-person instruction for Fall 2021 semester Posted 8:15 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 Goal is for 75 percent of classes to be held in person Read

UWL education student Samantha Griesbach raised $1,200 and donated 150 culturally responsive books to six schools near her hometown of Stratford, Wisconsin. Griesbach says she was inspired to act after watching social injustices dominate the news last summer.

Doing her part Posted 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 UWL student donates culturally responsive books to Wisconsin schools Read

The 2021 Campus Climate Survey will be available to students from Feb. 15 to March 29. The survey is intended to capture the university's strengths and weaknesses as it relates to campus climate, as well as ideas for change and improvement.

Capturing campus climate Posted 7:23 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 Survey to assess areas for improvement at UWL Read

Three students working on the COVID-19 archive project at the Murphy Library Special Collections Area Research Center include, from left, Amber Boesel, Psychology and Art; Erin Spierings, Archaeology; Brittney DeChambeau, History Education. They are documenting what UWL alumni, students, faculty and staff have been experiencing during the pandemic.

COVID collections Posted 1:57 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 Wanted: Images, stories about COVID’s impact Read

UWL Senior Vanessa Mbuyi Kaja raises the flag of the Democratic Republic of Congo for the first time on campus during a December 2020 ceremony. “I already knew I was accepted here in La Crosse, but this makes me feel like yes, I can call this my home,” noted the microbiology major.

'I'm home' Posted 2:11 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 Congo alum, student revel in campus flag raising Read

Shaundel Spivey, director of UW-La Crosse's Upward Bound program, has been invited to serve on Gov. Tony Evers’ newly formed Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion. The council will provide strategic guidance to the governor, lieutenant governor and Department of Administration secretary as they develop a sustainable framework to promote and advance diversity, equity and inclusion practices across Wisconsin state government.

Driving diversity Posted 4:03 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 UWL’s Shaundel Spivey named to governor’s advisory council Read

Jen Barney, owner of Meringue Bakery & Café in downtown La Crosse, credits the UW-La Crosse Small Business Development Center for helping get her business off the ground amid COVID-19.

Piece of cake Posted 9:11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 SBDC helps local baker launch her business 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."