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Paige Forde, ’19, is the witty voice behind Kwik Trip’s social media accounts. In recent years, Kwik Trip’s brand has evolved into a symbol for the Midwestern way of life — in part thanks to effective use of marketing and social media. Kwik quip Posted 3:25 p.m. Thursday, July 29, 2021 Alum is the witty voice behind Wisconsin’s favorite convenience store Read more about Kwik quip 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 2:24 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2021 UW-La Crosse economist talks about increased cost of gas, lumber and just about everything Read more about Why are prices going up? UWL students who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 15 can be entered into drawings for UWL prizes and scholarships. To become eligible, students must complete a short survey and grant UWL’s Student Health Center permission to confirm their vaccination status.  'Let's do this!' Posted 11:36 a.m. Monday, July 26, 2021 UWL launches incentive program to boost student vaccination rates Read more about 'Let's do this!' Brianna Graw, a 2021 UW-La Crosse graduate, has created a photo project illustrating how La Crosse landmarks have changed through the decades. “I grew up here in the La Crosse area, but I had never really paid much attention to the city’s many historic buildings and landmarks, La Crosse then and now Posted 9:47 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2021 UWL grad’s photo project shows city through the decades Read more about La Crosse then and now Olympic Gold Medal Winner Andrew Rock, '04 Going for gold Posted 9:53 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2021 Alums, faculty reflect on their Olympic experiences Read more about Going for gold UWL Art Professor Jennifer Williams paints a portrait of Tami Plourde, co-owner and director of sales and marketing at Pearl Street Brewery. Williams visited some La Crosse business owners during the pandemic to put them on canvas to provide an insight into what people went through during the early days of the pandemic. ‘Painting us Forward’ Posted 4:52 p.m. Monday, July 19, 2021 Professor’s images of pandemic despair, hope on display Read more about ‘Painting us Forward’ UW-La Crosse Graduate & Extended Learning is launching two new certificate programs designed to meet industry needs in data science and healthcare administration. New certificate programs to meet industry needs Posted 12:54 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2021 Programs bring opportunities in data science, healthcare Read more about New certificate programs to meet industry needs UW-La Crosse senior Jason Martin took first place in the second of three Student Research & Innovation Showcases at the WiSys SPARK Symposium on June 9. Martin's research explores how scientists can use electrochemistry to coat steel plates with zinc while controlling the properties of the zinc film (hardness and roughness, for example) by altering the electric source. Top-notch presenter Posted 8:14 a.m. Thursday, July 15, 2021 UWL senior aces WiSys research competition Read more about Top-notch presenter Students in Geography and Earth Science get hands-on research experience while analyzing lake sediment. The students, pictured here prior to COVID-19 in March 2020, work in the department’s Paleoenvironmental Lab in the Prairie Springs Science Center. Pond probing Posted 8:05 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2021 Students get hands-on research experience Read more about Pond probing Inspired by his daughter, Rosie, UWL alum Brian McNurlen has created Madison Adaptive Cycling, a nonprofit organization raising money for a fleet of adaptive bikes that would be available for rent around Madison. A bicycle built for all Posted 8 a.m. Friday, July 9, 2021 Alum leads fundraiser to bring adaptive bikes to Madison Read more about A bicycle built for all Read more-> Science & Health News Posted 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2021 Summer issue is now online Read more about Science & Health News UW-La Crosse senior Kaelan Engholdt, with the help of Assistant Professor David Mathias, has created an Solving the world’s toughest problems Posted 8:04 a.m. Monday, July 5, 2021 UWL student-faculty research has wide range of applications Read more about Solving the world’s toughest problems
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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 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 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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87% of students participate in rec sports

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Paige Forde, ’19, is the witty voice behind Kwik Trip’s social media accounts. In recent years, Kwik Trip’s brand has evolved into a symbol for the Midwestern way of life — in part thanks to effective use of marketing and social media. Kwik quip Posted 3:25 p.m. Thursday, July 29, 2021 Alum is the witty voice behind Wisconsin’s favorite convenience store Read more about Kwik quip Brianna Graw, a 2021 UW-La Crosse graduate, has created a photo project illustrating how La Crosse landmarks have changed through the decades. “I grew up here in the La Crosse area, but I had never really paid much attention to the city’s many historic buildings and landmarks, La Crosse then and now Posted 9:47 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2021 UWL grad’s photo project shows city through the decades Read more about La Crosse then and now Nico Lang and Cullen Schull, both May 2021 graduates, found success adapting their biochemistry research amid COVID-19. Resilient researchers Posted 10:21 a.m. Monday, July 19, 2021 Students adapt their research amid COVID-19 Read more about Resilient researchers UW-La Crosse senior Jason Martin took first place in the second of three Student Research & Innovation Showcases at the WiSys SPARK Symposium on June 9. Martin's research explores how scientists can use electrochemistry to coat steel plates with zinc while controlling the properties of the zinc film (hardness and roughness, for example) by altering the electric source. Top-notch presenter Posted 8:14 a.m. Thursday, July 15, 2021 UWL senior aces WiSys research competition Read more about Top-notch presenter Students in Geography and Earth Science get hands-on research experience while analyzing lake sediment. The students, pictured here prior to COVID-19 in March 2020, work in the department’s Paleoenvironmental Lab in the Prairie Springs Science Center. Pond probing Posted 8:05 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2021 Students get hands-on research experience Read more about Pond probing
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Olympic Gold Medal Winner Andrew Rock, '04 Going for gold Posted 9:53 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2021 Alums, faculty reflect on their Olympic experiences Read more about Going for gold Inspired by his daughter, Rosie, UWL alum Brian McNurlen has created Madison Adaptive Cycling, a nonprofit organization raising money for a fleet of adaptive bikes that would be available for rent around Madison. A bicycle built for all Posted 8 a.m. Friday, July 9, 2021 Alum leads fundraiser to bring adaptive bikes to Madison Read more about A bicycle built for all As director of sports sales and events at the La Crosse County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Jeremiah Burish, ’12, convinces organizations from across the country to hold their events in the Coulee Region. In La Crosse, he says, “there really is something for everyone.” ‘Something for everyone’ Posted 10:41 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2021 Alum helps bring sporting events to Coulee Region Read more about ‘Something for everyone’ UWL graduate student Grace Gaugert guides a client through a personalized rehabilitation session as part of the Exercise Program for Adults with Neurologic Disorders. UWL Graduate Studies and UWL Extended Learning recently merged into one unit — Graduate & Extended Learning — to provide more learning opportunities for the campus and community. ‘Growth through collaboration’ Posted 3:43 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2021 Graduate Studies, Extended Learning merger creates fresh opportunities Read more about ‘Growth through collaboration’
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