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Yia Vang is the award-winning chef and creative force behind the Minneapolis restaurant Vinai. After countless accolades, Vang still sees himself as a shy kid from rural Wisconsin — one who is still inspired by his parents. Photos from PBS

The ink in their quill Posted 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 How a passion for food and family propelled Yia Vang to culinary stardom Read

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Philanthropic support from the Doug and Dianne Storhoff will provide a direct boost to CBA students and faculty.

Education through experience Posted 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2025 Storhoffs' gift to support high-impact experiences in the CBA Read

One of the fastest growing areas in Health Professions is Radiologic Sciences. From left, UWL student Ally Richarson, Director of Radiologic Sciences Melissa Weege, and UWL students Maddy Benson and Emma Strassburg are using VERT- radiation therapy virtual reality software.

Leading in Health Professions Posted 3:23 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 UWL health programs see continual growth, top-tier outcomes and direct pipelines to employment Read

A twilight view of campus and beyond.

September at UWL Posted 2:28 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 Relive the month through our favorite images Read

A student makes pottery at the School of Visual & Performing Arts.

Step into the School of Visual & Performing Arts Posted 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 Video: Experience a vibrant and creative place on campus for music, art, theatre and dance Read

Jamie Ochsenwald, ’14 & ’17, got her start with the UWL soccer team, launching her career in collegiate athletics.

Still scoring for UWL soccer Posted 2:52 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 Ochsenwald supports program that shaped her life on One Day for UWL Read

Building Bridges Posted 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 Read the latest issue of the College of Business Administration online magazine Read

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UW-La Crosse Psychology Professor Ryan McKelley recommends no phones in bedrooms overnight as a lack of quality sleep is tied to almost every mental health condition.

Screen time for kids Posted 9:57 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2025 UWL psychologists share advice for healthier habits navigating technology Read

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An aerial view looking east to the bluffs over the La Crosse State Teachers College with athletic field and fair grounds in the background ca. 1939. Photo courtesy UWL Murphy Library, Special Collections/ARC.

UWL history quiz Posted 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 Take this short quiz spanning UWL’s 114-year history Read