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College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Humanities (CASSH)

Students have opportunities to gain experience through fieldwork at archaeological sites such as those at the Red Cliff Reservation. Students have opportunities to gain experience through fieldwork at archaeological sites such as those at the Red Cliff Reservation.
There are many opportunities for CASSH students to gain experience through research, often presenting at events such as Research in the Rotunda. There are many opportunities for CASSH students to gain experience through research, often presenting at events such as Research in the Rotunda.
As a UWL senior studying art education and minoring in art history, Marlie Voigt has developed a passion for printmaking. Following a competitive jury process, two of Voigt’s prints were selected to be part of Press Forward, a national student printmaking juried exhibition in 2023. As a UWL senior studying art education and minoring in art history, Marlie Voigt has developed a passion for printmaking. Following a competitive jury process, two of Voigt’s prints were selected to be part of Press Forward, a national student printmaking juried exhibition in 2023.
CASSH offers students many opportunities to learn through collaboration, such as producing publications like Steam Ticket. CASSH offers students many opportunities to learn through collaboration, such as producing publications like Steam Ticket.
CASSH students have exciting opportunities to travel abroad. During summer 2024, UWL students immersed themselves in Chinese language and culture during a 4-week program in Hangzhou, China. CASSH students have exciting opportunities to travel abroad. During summer 2024, UWL students immersed themselves in Chinese language and culture during a 4-week program in Hangzhou, China.
CASSH supports projects such as Hear, Here Northside, which brings to life the historic past of local businesses and communities. CASSH supports projects such as Hear, Here Northside, which brings to life the historic past of local businesses and communities.
The new Communication and Media Lab (CaML) offers CASSH students and faculty a space for research and production using new and emerging digital media technologies. The new Communication and Media Lab (CaML) offers CASSH students and faculty a space for research and production using new and emerging digital media technologies.
Sociology students gain data analysis experience through a community partnership. Sociology students gain data analysis experience through a community partnership.
Every year, CASSH recognizes an outstanding senior undergraduate student with the John E. Magerus Award. In spring 2024, CASSH was pleased to announce Leo Chavolla as the Magerus awardee. Leo graduated in May with a major in Music: Jazz Performance emphasis and minors in Art and Theatre Arts: Design and Technical emphasis. Every year, CASSH recognizes an outstanding senior undergraduate student with the John E. Magerus Award. In spring 2024, CASSH was pleased to announce Leo Chavolla as the Magerus awardee. Leo graduated in May with a major in Music: Jazz Performance emphasis and minors in Art and Theatre Arts: Design and Technical emphasis.

Your Key To Global Citizenship

Students who major and minor in CASSH possess the skills that employers want. 

CASSH Key to Global Citizenship

The College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Humanities (CASSH) helps students develop into global citizens prepared to solve the complex issues of the 21st century. We provide students with innovative coursework and strong connections with faculty and staff to continually develop critical thinking skills, communication, problem-solving, and the ability to work in teams.

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Victoria Calmes, associate professor of global cultures and languages, is the recipient of the 2026 Eagle Excellence in Academic Advising Award. A global guide for students Posted 8 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2026 Victoria Calmes receives 2026 Eagle Excellence in Advising Award  Read more about A global guide for students As a Peer Health Advocate, Brooke Axelson helped fellow Eagles navigate UW-La Crosse's mental health resources, turning her passion for psychology into meaningful support for students. Support for every Eagle Posted 12:03 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 2026 UWL's Brooke Axelson helps students navigate mental health resources Read more about Support for every Eagle Krista Shulka, '93, academic department associate, has spent 27 years serving the Theatre & Dance Department. Her work has included leadership roles and numerous recognitions, including the YWCA Woman of the Year Award in Arts Administration and multiple CASSH Recognition of Excellence awards.  The heart backstage Posted 2:06 p.m. Friday, July 10, 2026 University staff award winner provides decades of dedication to UWL Theatre & Dance Read more about The heart backstage Kevin Zabel, associate professor of psychology, is one of six faculty to receive a 2026 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award. Making psychology click Posted 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Kevin Zabel receives 2026 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award Read more about Making psychology click Jarred Pfeiffer, associate professor of art, is one of six faculty to receive a 2026 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award. Shaping more than clay Posted 8 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 2026 Jarred Pfeiffer receives 2026 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award   Read more about Shaping more than clay
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