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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.

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs

Institutes

Institute for Latin American and Latino Studies

International & Global Studies

Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center

Events

Multiple dates (4 upcoming) The Pizza Project An immersive, hands-on business skill building adventure!

7:30 to 9 a.m. Thu, Oct. 30 SSP Locally Grown Scholarship Breakfast Self-Sufficiency Program, RGSS department

News

Ryan McKelley, professor of psychology, is one of six faculty to receive a 2025 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award.

Unlocking students’ potential Posted 8 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2025 Ryan McKelley receives 2025 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award Read

UW-La Crosse Psychology Professor Ryan McKelley recommends no phones in bedrooms overnight as a lack of quality sleep is tied to almost every mental health condition.

Screen time for kids Posted 10:14 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2025 UWL psychologists share advice for healthier habits navigating technology Read

Sona Kazemi, assistant professor of race, gender and sexuality studies, is one of six faculty to receive a 2025 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award.

Planting seeds of success Posted 8 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2025 Sona Kazemi receives 2025 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award Read

Lauren LaLiberty, a double major in English and French, will graduate in May. Her French capstone project breathes new life into “The White Cat,” a forgotten 17th-century fairytale written by Madame d’Aulnoy, making the story accessible to modern English-speaking readers.

A cat with a tale Posted 10:06 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2025 Graduating senior translates 300-year old French fairytale, ‘The White Cat,’ for the modern English reader Read

At the end of April five students from a Chinese Studies 202 class visited Central High School to present a panel discussion about their Chinese studies at UWL and play games with the high school students.

Classroom connections Posted 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2025 UWL language students connect with the local community, celebrating Chinese traditions and the arrival of spring Read