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WHAT WE DO
2020 UWL John Kavoari Community EMT partnership
Listen to community
The primary role of Community Engagement is to listen to community members. UW–La Crosse strives to not only be a friendly neighbor, but also an intentional partner. We connect UWL experts to community organizations, collaborate on local events, support job growth, and share university space, programming, and resources.
2017 UWL sign outside of Cartwright Center
Increase access to UWL
Whether you come to us or we come to you, we're committed to providing access to the university's grounds, resources, and experts. The Office of Community Engagement will work to facilitate your needs. We are constantly looking for new ways to remove barriers to the university.
2020 UWL Art professor painting a landscape on the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration land on St. Joseph's Ridge
Create connections
Community Engagement serves as the primary liaison between the university and community. To ensure UWL is engaged, we actively participate on many local committees and maintain close relationships with city and county offices. These experiences allow for collaborations that enhance student learning. Connect with us!
UWL MAKING HEADLINES
Writing with impact
Posted 1:57 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025
Students support community projects through grant writing course
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Preparing talent for the AI era
Posted 2:01 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025
UWL receives $400,000 NSF grant to grow innovation-driven business partnerships
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UWL among Midwest’s best
Posted 7:54 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26, 2025
University ranked No. 3 public regional university in the Midwest; No. 1 public regional in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois
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sustaining excellence
UWL's Strategic Plan prioritizes Community Engagement as one of its four key pillars. UWL embraces community engagement as a key component to our teaching, scholarly and service mission.