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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.

 

ENGAGE

Connect with UWL experts and resources

Partner with UWL
Community resources

UWL MAKING HEADLINES

Community Engagement in the news

Construction on the second half of the Prairie Springs Science Center will begin in spring 2026, and is expected to be completed by fall 2028. State approves funding to complete Prairie Springs Posted 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2025 UWL science facility will bolster education, research, workforce development Read more about State approves funding to complete Prairie Springs UWL College of Business Administration faculty and Mayo Clinic Health System leaders merged academic insight with industry expertise to help shape a better healthcare experience for all. [Pictured left to right: Uzay Damali and Tanner Holst, '01] From campus to clinic Posted 8:50 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2025 UWL, Mayo leaders collaborate on healthcare technology research Read more about From campus to clinic UWL Senior Ilee Smith, a public health and community health education major, co-led a REAL Girls running and leadership program at Southern Bluffs Elementary School this spring. Inspired by faculty who emphasize community engagement, Smith says the experience will help prepare her for a future in leading health initiatives.  Finding your pace and potential Posted 10:51 a.m. Thursday, June 19, 2025 UWL student inspires confidence, leadership in young girls though after school running club Read more about Finding your pace and potential
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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.

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