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Shane Skaar, '22, says the path forward with his business wasn't always smooth, but he was motivated to keep moving forward because he had seen how the business positively impacted so many lives.

Finding Streignth Posted 8:37 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 Alumnus builds a brand rooted in strength, connection and personal growth Read

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Tacara Lovings, '12, will receive the 2026 Parker Distinguished Alumni Award during an award presentation in April.

A catalyst for change Posted 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 Tacara Lovings to receive Parker Distinguished Alumni Award Read

UWL Biology Professor Tisha King-Heiden, left, pictured with Eldith Adongo, a 2025 graduate of the biology master’s program. In addition to mentoring students in her lab, King-Heiden teaches courses focused on toxicology and environmental biology. Photo courtesy of Wisconsin Sea Grant.

Building the future of toxicology Posted 2:39 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026 UWL professor receives prestigious national award for excellence in undergraduate education Read

Chancellor James Beeby thanks leaders from Emplify Health by Gundersen and Mayo Clinic Health System for their longtime support of UWL during a news conference Wednesday, Feb. 11. Emplify and Mayo received the UW Regents Business Partnership Award, highlighting innovative campus-community relationships.

Collaborating for better care Posted 1:43 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026 UWL celebrates transformative partnerships with Emplify, Mayo Read

Members of UW-La Crosse’s Beta Alpha Psi accounting honor society toured KPMG’s Minneapolis office, where they explored career pathways and connected with alumni working in the field.

Accounting in action Posted 5 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 Beta Alpha Psi students explore careers, connect with alumni at KPMG International Read

Science & Health News Posted 12:32 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 Read the latest issue of the College of Science & Health online magazine Read

Shane Murphy, UWL assistant professor of health professions, lectures on artificial intelligence (AI) ethics during a physical therapy class.

Built for the future Posted 3:13 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 Advancing the College of Science & Health through emerging technologies Read

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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. Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 UWL scientists explain the basic science behind the beauty 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

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UW Superior Pruitt Center for Mindfulness & Well-Being Posted 2:18 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 Virtual Speaker: Dacher Keltner – Awe: Meeting the Crisis of our Times Read

ETF In-Person Group Retirement Appointments in April & May Posted 10:19 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 ETF offers in-person group retirement appointments statewide. Read

Well Wisconsin Radio: Creating Healthy Habits for Life with the Anti-Diet Mama Posted 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 Tune into this month’s episode as we interview Sammie Gollup, a registered dietitian and founder of the Anti-Diet Mama. Read

REMINDER: Resignation/Retirement Policy for 9 Month Employees Posted 10:02 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 Thinking of Resigning or Retiring at the end of the Spring Semester 2026? Read

Mandatory Employee Retraining | March 1st, 2026 Posted 8:58 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 Understand how MET retraining will affect you Read

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Update: Guidance on federal immigration activity

In the event that university personnel are approached by a federal immigration agent on campus, they are advised to immediately call the UWL Police Department (608.789.9000) to discuss next steps. This is an update to previous guidance. Once in touch with campus police, the caller will be asked to describe the encounter and any warrants or legal documents presented to them by the immigration agent. Campus police have 24/7 access to attorneys from the Office of General Counsel and will enlist their assistance as appropriate.

Register for the UW Symposium for Undergraduate Research

Students interested in sharing their research at the Universities of Wisconsin Symposium for Undergraduate Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity have until March 15 to register as a presenter. The symposium, scheduled for May 1, is being hosted by UWL for the first time in 25 years. It brings together undergraduate students from all 13 UW campuses to showcase the depth, diversity and transformative power of undergraduate research across the state.

Students, we want to hear from you!

First-year students and seniors are invited to take the NSSE survey to help UWL improve your educational experience. Check your email from Feb. 19 to find a link to the survey. Complete the survey by April 3 for a chance to win a $25 gift card to the UWL Bookstore.

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Dorothy Ann "D.A." Ferguson Friend of UWL

Friend of UWL Dorothy Ann "D.A." Ferguson died Feb. 8. Ferguson was a longtime supporter of UWL's Self-Sufficiency Program (SSP), serving on the SSP Advisory Board from 2007 to 2025. The SSP — part of UWL's Department of Race, Gender & Sexuality Studies, extends condolences to Ferguson's family. For more information see the obituary.

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ISO : Rage by Richard Bachman (Stephen King) Wanted

ISO : Rage by Richard Bachman (Stephen King) — I’m currently in search of the book Rage by Richard Bachman aka Stephen King. A friend has set a goal to read all of Stephen King’s books in chronological order, this is the only book they are having troubles finding. If you have this book and are willing to sell, let me know! Wanted. For more information, contact Maren Walz at 608.785.8574 or mwalz@uwlax.edu.

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