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Tyler Gabbard-Rocha, a lecturer in the Global Cultures & Languages Department, is one of seven UWL faculty to earn a 2023 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award. A love of learning and language Posted noon Thursday, June 8, 2023 Tyler Gabbard-Rocha wins 2023 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award Read more about A love of learning and language UWL student Lilly Ninneman Reflections from a first-year student Posted 10:17 a.m. Thursday, June 8, 2023 How she realized college wasn't scary Read more about Reflections from a first-year student UWL finance students including Hannah Bast (center) gained experience managing real investments this spring through UWL's Spellman Fund. Established in 2006, the student-run fund has grown to more than $380,000. Playing the market Posted 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2023 Spellman Fund allows students to explore investing — ‘with real money on the line’ Read more about Playing the market Juneteenth Freedom Day with heart image Juneteenth La Crosse celebration Posted 10:35 a.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Learn about Juneteenth and how to celebrate locally Read more about Juneteenth La Crosse celebration Enilda Delgado, a professor in the Sociology & Criminal Justice Department, is one of seven UWL faculty to earn a 2023 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award. Inspiring students to challenge themselves Posted noon Thursday, June 1, 2023 Enilda Delgado wins 2023 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award  Read more about Inspiring students to challenge themselves Tim Dale, professor of political science and the general education coordinator for UWL's First Year Seminar Program, received the 2022-23 Higher Education Advocate Award from the UWL Student Association. Committed to students Posted 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Tim Dale honored as advocate for higher education Read more about Committed to students UWL student Danielle Hudson holds a ground bee in her hand as she marks it. Ground bee guru Posted 8:54 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2023 The vast majority of bees are living underfoot and they're playing an important role in pollination Read more about Ground bee guru Bill O’Donnell, from Wisconsin Rapids, served on the Parents Advisory Board for the five years his son, Adam, attended UWL. “It was important to be there for him while giving him a chance to grow without being a helicopter parent,” he says. “This is a great community of parents who interact well and have a common interest in doing all they can to play a role with our children’s education and learn about the great things UWL is doing.” Parent link Posted 1:22 p.m. Thursday, May 25, 2023 Advisory board offers a great way to connect Read more about Parent link Deanna Maynard, an associate professor in the Educational Studies Department, is one of seven UWL faculty to earn a 2023 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award. Inspiring future teachers Posted noon Thursday, May 25, 2023 Deanna Maynard wins 2023 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award  Read more about Inspiring future teachers Paul Bagniefski, far left, president of Mid-City Steel, leads UW-La Crosse accountancy students on a tour of the company's manufacturing facilities. This spring, students are gaining real-world accounting experience through a partnership with Mid-City Steel — part of UWL's Community Engaged Learning program. Accounting in the real world Posted 7:06 a.m. Thursday, May 25, 2023 Students gain hands-on experience through partnership with Mid-City Steel Read more about Accounting in the real world John Miller, '90, is the deputy associate administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Capital Access. The office is a critical financial resource for entrepreneurs hoping to start, sustain or grow their business. Business booster Posted 7:04 a.m. Thursday, May 25, 2023 John Miller, ’90, supports small businesses nationwide Read more about Business booster UWL Associate Professor Dan Plunkett, director of the university’s Tourism Research Institute, predicts summer travel will increase from last year. Plunkett was featured in an “Ask the Experts” online article outlining tips for saving on summer travel. Summer surmises Posted 10:14 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2023 UWL rec professor offers predictions for upcoming travel season Read more about Summer surmises More news

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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"

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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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87% of students participate in rec sports

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UWL student Lilly Ninneman Reflections from a first-year student Posted 10:17 a.m. Thursday, June 8, 2023 How she realized college wasn't scary Read more about Reflections from a first-year student UWL finance students including Hannah Bast (center) gained experience managing real investments this spring through UWL's Spellman Fund. Established in 2006, the student-run fund has grown to more than $380,000. Playing the market Posted 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2023 Spellman Fund allows students to explore investing — ‘with real money on the line’ Read more about Playing the market Tim Dale, professor of political science and the general education coordinator for UWL's First Year Seminar Program, received the 2022-23 Higher Education Advocate Award from the UWL Student Association. Committed to students Posted 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Tim Dale honored as advocate for higher education Read more about Committed to students UWL student Danielle Hudson holds a ground bee in her hand as she marks it. Ground bee guru Posted 8:54 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2023 The vast majority of bees are living underfoot and they're playing an important role in pollination Read more about Ground bee guru Hailey Soper graduated in May with a bachelor's degree in management. She now works for Molson Coors Beverage Co., thanks in large part to an internship she completed with the company. You’re hired Posted 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 25, 2023 For many CBA students, summer internships can launch careers  Read more about You’re hired
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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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