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Currently, 3,335 species of cicadas have been described and named. Seven of these are periodical cicadas like the bugs pictured on these leaves. Photo by Gene Kritsky.

Cicadas to emerge in Wisconsin in three years Posted 11:48 a.m. Friday, July 2, 2021 UWL entomologist advises we can prepare by maintaining green spaces and learning about their lives Read more about Cicadas to emerge in Wisconsin in three years

Second cousins Lauren Gruber, ’17 (left), and McKenna Gruber, ’16 (right), have created a scholarship to honor their late grandfathers. The Nodz and Peewee Gruber Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually to a UWL sophomore, junior or senior planning to pursue a career in healthcare.

Grateful for their grandfathers Posted 10:06 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Alums honor grandfathers with new healthcare scholarship Read more about Grateful for their grandfathers

UWL Biology Lecturer Renee Redman, shown in this 2018 photo, has received a 2021 Board of Regents Teaching Excellence Award — a distinction given to just two instructors across the UW System.

Transformative teacher Posted 2:09 p.m. Monday, April 5, 2021 UWL’s Renee Redman receives Board of Regents Teaching Excellence Award Read more about Transformative teacher

Shayla Michel, a master's biology student at UW-La Crosse, took first place in this year’s 3 Minute Grad Project event. Her research explores how an insecticide commonly used in agriculture is affecting zebrafish and fathead minnows.

Science in a snap Posted 10:13 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Shayla Michel’s pithy presentation earns top honor Read more about Science in a snap

Emma Jonas, a senior biology major, is taking courses offered in Costa Rica and Italy through the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship, a national program supporting study abroad opportunities.

International introduction Posted 12:18 p.m. Monday, March 29, 2021 Virtual courses give UWL senior a taste of Costa Rica, Italy Read more about International introduction

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