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2019 forest bathing experience led by Namyun Kil, UWL associate professor of Recreation Management & Recreation Therapy.

Health benefits of forest bathing for kids Posted 11:25 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27, 2023 Study finds mental and physiological health benefits for kids and teens who participate in structured forest therapy Read

David Elzinga, UWL assistant professor of mathematics and statistics, combines approaches from Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science to address scientific questions based on biological topics.

Mathematics in motion Posted 10:26 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023 Mathematical models answer farmers’ questions about infectious disease Read

Red maple leaf with a hint of yellow and orange. Concentrations of diverse molecules in a leaf can make it appear multiple colors.

Why do fall leaves change color? Posted 8:32 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023 UWL scientists explain the basic science behind the beauty Read

UWL Professor Víctor M. Macías-González will present

Latinos in Wisconsin Posted 11:50 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023 Learn about Wisconsin’s Latino history Read

UWL researchers found that passive stretching before exercise can help protect vascular function. Sarah Fenn, a recent graduate with an Exercise and Sport Science major, received an Undergraduate Research and Creativity Award to pursue a new area of cardiovascular research. Her mentor is Jacob Caldwell, assistant professor of Exercise and Sport Science.

Stretching cardiovascular research Posted 12:46 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21, 2023 A simple stretch could help prevent future events for people with cardiovascular disease Read

Kelsey Redman, left, says the results of her research on impact forces in running has also informed the cues she gives herself as a runner with two half marathon finishes so far.

Research for better running Posted 2:03 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023 Want less impact on joints? UWL PT research shows a simple cue can make a big difference Read

Juneteenth Posted 11:14 a.m. Thursday, June 1, 2023 The history of Juneteenth and the celebration in store for 2023 Read

A wide range of bees collect nectar and pollen from purple coneflowers.

Best flowers for bees Posted 4:03 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2023 Plant a variety of flowers to bloom all season long and consider the habitat you create for bees Read

Danielle Hudson, a University of Wisconsin-La Crosse graduate student in biology, has been conducting research on ground nesting bees in early spring outside on the university campus. The bees are typically out until the end of May.

Bees that nest in the ground Posted 3:32 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2023 The vast majority of bees are living underfoot (not in hives) and they're playing an important role in pollination Read

Harriet Tubman Monument (1994) in Battle Creek, Michigan. Created by artist Ed Dwight. Tubman is the second most honored women in monuments in the U.S., after Joan of Arc.

Women statues Posted 1:07 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2023 UWL expert explains lack of female statues in public art in the U.S. Read

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