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Deserving students

Each year, through the generosity of alumni and friends, the UWL Foundation provides over $1.2 million in student scholarships. See how gifts have given responsibility, encouragement and opportunities for UWL students to grow and achieve their dreams.

Student stories

The La Crosse Depot is one of the future sites for the Hear, Here project's expansion to the North Side of La Crosse. Help make history on the North Side Posted 2:22 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2023 Join the 'Hear, Here' class to learn about and tell untold local history, open to all   Read more about Help make history on the North Side UW-La Crosse is celebrating scholarship recipients and the donors who have helped them realize their potential. Celebrating outstanding students, donors Posted 7 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2023 Events recognize transformational impact of scholarships Read more about Celebrating outstanding students, donors Angel Velasco Lopez, a senior teacher candidate at UW-La Crosse, is the recipient of the Office of Multicultural Student Services' 50th Anniversary Scholarship. He says the scholarship has allowed him to focus less on financing his education and more on creating fun and engaging activities for his students. Stepping out of his comfort zone Posted 10:19 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 Teacher candidate Angel Velasco Lopez has embraced his identity at UWL Read more about Stepping out of his comfort zone UWL students, including Alex Gergen (above), say scholarships allow them to spend more time studying and less time focusing on the financial demands of college. Many scholarships are supported through One Day for UWL, the UWL Foundation’s annual fundraiser scheduled for Oct. 18-19. Gifts that make a difference Posted 7:06 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3, 2022 Students share how scholarships enhance their college experience Read more about Gifts that make a difference UWL alums Brad and Gail Quarberg have established a scholarship fund for Mondovi High School seniors who plan to attend UWL. “I look forward to meeting some of the students who get the money, finding out what they want to do, and teaching them a lesson about the importance of giving back,” Brad says. Inspired to give Posted 7:02 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022 With scholarship, Quarbergs hope to support, inspire future students Read more about Inspired to give UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow gives his opening remarks for the spring semester Wednesday, Jan. 19, in the Bluffs room of the Student Union. Gow announced the largest donation in school history — a $2.2 million estate gift from Bill and Yvonne Hyde, supporting the English Department and Murphy Library. Groundbreaking gift Posted 1:54 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022 Gow’s address highlighted by largest donation in school history Read more about Groundbreaking gift Troy De Bruin, who graduated in May 2021 with a bachelor's degree in accountancy and finance, is this year's recipient of the Jake and Janet Hoeschler Award for Excellence. The annual award recognizes the top student from the College of Business Administration. Hoeschler Award Posted 10:03 a.m. Friday, Aug. 13, 2021 Troy De Bruin recognized for academic excellence, community service Read more about Hoeschler Award Michele Thorman, retired director of UWL’s Physical Therapy program, started the Thorman Family Pay It Forward Scholarship supporting PT students who have overcome adversity. Thorman also served on the UWL Foundation Board of Directors for nine years and chaired its scholarship. PT shot in the arm Posted 6 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 Leaving a Legacy: Family scholarship supports students overcoming adversity Read more about PT shot in the arm Read more → Scholarships awarded Posted 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2020 UWL Foundation allocates more than $1.2 million. Read more about Scholarships awarded Mattie Mae Krause, a biomedical major on the pre-med track, has received the inaugural scholarship from the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership. Krause was named Miss La Crosse Oktoberfest in 2016 and has been active in numerous campus and community organizations. Read more → A scholar leader Posted 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Student earns scholarship from Thompson Center on Public Leadership. Read more about A scholar leader
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Generous donors

Every gift, whether large or small, has an impact on UWL. The power of donors' gifts make it possible to award over 900 students scholarships each spring, support undergraduate research, study abroad opportunities, and other unique campus programs that distinguish UWL. Read, hear and see below why donors have chosen to give and what they gained with their UWL experience.

Donor stories

Tim and Randi LaFluer (far right) are longtime boosters of the UWL women's gymnastics team. They have continued to support the squad even after their children (Jackie, ’09, and Sean, ’21) graduated from the university. Supporting their passion Posted 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 LaFleur family boosts women’s gymnastics, encourages donations on One Day for UWL, Oct. 17-18 Read more about Supporting their passion UW-La Crosse alumni and friends gathered at Cedar Creek Golf Club in Onalaska on Wednesday, Aug. 9, for the 34th annual Alumni & Friends Golf Outing. Photos: A day on the links Posted 11:04 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, 2023 Supporters turn out for 34th annual Alumni & Friends Golf Outing Read more about Photos: A day on the links UW-La Crosse is celebrating scholarship recipients and the donors who have helped them realize their potential. Celebrating outstanding students, donors Posted 7 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2023 Events recognize transformational impact of scholarships Read more about Celebrating outstanding students, donors John and Tashia Morgridge, two generous Wisconsin natives who want to heartfully help state students from low-income households, have created a need-based grant program for Wisconsin college students. Some of the 212 UWL students who received grants totaling nearly $1 million for the 2022-23 school year got to meet the couple during a luncheon on campus. Financial favor Posted 3:22 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2023 Scholar fund helping deserving students pay for college, find success Read more about Financial favor Kimberly Graham with UWL Chancellor Joe Gow during the 2013 graduation ceremony. At the right are her parents, Dawn and Gary.Today her story lives on with a scholarship awarded each year through The Kimberly D. Graham Extraordinary Scholarship Fund. Kimpossible Posted 1:07 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022 A young woman’s devotion to life, learning and the fight against cancer are unsinkable Read more about Kimpossible During One Day for UWL Oct. 18 and 19, the university raised more than $355,000 for a variety of campus causes. One (successful) Day for UWL Posted 8:05 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 Third-annual giving day sets record for donors, dollars raised Read more about One (successful) Day for UWL UWL’s annual day of giving has a new name and a new date. One Day for UWL will kick off Oct. 18 — a chance for UWL alumni, friends and employees to show their school spirit by supporting a variety of campus causes. One Day for UWL Posted 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022 UWL’s overhauled giving day set for Oct. 18-19 Read more about One Day for UWL UW-La Crosse completed another successful Philanthropy Week April 18-21. The fifth annual event celebrated those who have given to UWL and raised awareness of the power of philanthropy on campus. Grateful for giving Posted 8 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2022 5th annual UWL Philanthropy Week a major success Read more about Grateful for giving - Barrels & Bites — a fun night to support the UWL Alumni Association — runs from 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 20, at the Cleary Alumni & Friends Center. ‘Barrels and Bites’ Posted 8 a.m. Sunday, April 24, 2022 Alumni event puts a twist on traditional fundraisers Read more about ‘Barrels and Bites’ UWL alums Brad and Gail Quarberg have established a scholarship fund for Mondovi High School seniors who plan to attend UWL. “I look forward to meeting some of the students who get the money, finding out what they want to do, and teaching them a lesson about the importance of giving back,” Brad says. Inspired to give Posted 7:02 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022 With scholarship, Quarbergs hope to support, inspire future students Read more about Inspired to give
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Every gift to UWL
no matter how large or small
is important.

Many small gifts, when combined, can provide a scholarship, support a program, or fund an undergraduate research experience.

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Leaving their legacy

There are many ways to create a scholarship fund to help future generations of UWL students. Read more about how UWL alumni and friends are leaving their legacy by clicking the links below.

  • https://issuu.com/uw-lacrosse/docs/uwl_lantern_summer_2018-web
  • https://issuu.com/uw-lacrosse/docs/uwl_lantern_winter_2017-18-web
  • https://issuu.com/uw-lacrosse/docs/uwl_lantern_summer_2017-web
  • https://issuu.com/uw-lacrosse/docs/uwl_lantern_winter_2016-17_web
  • https://issuu.com/uw-lacrosse/docs/lantern_winter_2015-16-web
  • https://issuu.com/uw-lacrosse/docs/lantern_summer_2015_web