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Nicole Fry, a UWL graduate student studying physical therapy, presents during the 3 Minute Grad Project event March 22. The event, hosted by UWL Graduate & Extended Learning, challenges graduate students to condense months of work into a three-minute presentation for a general audience and panel of judges.

Overcoming fears, preparing for careers Posted 8 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2023 Graduate students thrive during 3 Minute Grad Project event Read more about Overcoming fears, preparing for careers

Some of the UW-La Crosse and Viterbo University students in health professions who met last year to participate in a hands-on simulation to work collaboratively with goals of helping patients meet their health goals.

Making an ‘IMPACT’ Posted 1:23 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 2023 UWL, Viterbo students connect for hands-on health simulations Read more about Making an ‘IMPACT’

UWL’s top graduate programs are receiving national recognition. Four of its more than 20 graduate degree programs are ranked in the top 100 for their disciplines by U.S. News & World Report.

National notability Posted 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 Four recognized as top graduate programs at UWL Read more about National notability

UWL student Christonna Shafranski describes the pain she was experiencing in her back, which turned out to be pyelonephritis in a video interview with a professor in her physical therapy program.

Learning can save lives Posted 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022 Physical therapy class helps student realize she has a serious infection Read more about Learning can save lives

Medical Dosimetrist Patrick Melby graduated from UWL with a degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology in 2012, applied for the medical dosimetry program in 2014 and was in the program 2015-2016. He now mentors UWL graduate student Paige Solie. “It is fun to watch a student — to watch the light bulb go on when they understand the concept,” he says. Photo courtesy of Gundersen Health System.

Fighting cancer with calculations Posted 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 A mystery profession to most, medical dosimetrists target cancer from behind the scenes Read more about Fighting cancer with calculations

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