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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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News

Elizabeth Evans, '05, will receive the 2026 Morgan Improving Lives Alumni Award during an award presentation in April. A community cornerstone Posted 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 Elizabeth Evans to receive Morgan Improving Lives Alumni Award Read more about A community cornerstone UWL alumni and sisters Dani Peterslie and Azia Thelemann continue their family’s 30-year legacy as co-owners of The Pearl Ice Cream Parlor. La Crosse's sweet spot Posted 10:41 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 UWL alumni carry on The Pearl’s 30-year legacy Read more about La Crosse's sweet spot The UWL letters, blanketed in snow, on the UW–La Crosse campus. Celebrating a year of milestones Posted 2:11 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 Discover UWL’s top 10 stories of 2025, highlighting achievements and exciting changes Read more about Celebrating a year of milestones Sarah Arendt-Beyer, '07, will receive the 2026 Rada Distinguished Alumni Award during an award presentation in April. Helping others thrive Posted noon Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 Sarah Arendt-Beyer to receive Rada Distinguished Alumni Award Read more about Helping others thrive Yia Vue reflects on the legacy of the Secret War in Laos. A tribute to strength and sacrifice Posted 9:19 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 UWL’s Yia Vue reflects on 50 years since the ‘Secret War’ Read more about A tribute to strength and sacrifice
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