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Operation: Riverwatch, a community effort led by local college students, is back for another year of promoting public safety along the Mississippi River.

A community effort Posted 3:02 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 Operation: RiverWatch prioritizes safety, seeks volunteers for new year Read

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Roman Domashevsky, a junior majoring in biology with a biomedical concentration, was part of the Dean’s Distinguished Fellowship program this summer. He is pictured working with organic solvents under the fume hood in the Prairie Springs Science Center’s chemistry lab, alongside his faculty mentor, Robin Grote.

A molecule with medical promise Posted 8:49 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 Dean’s Distinguished Fellowship supports life-changing student experience — and potentially, life-saving science Read

Between 1960 and 1979, seven members of the Collins family graduated from UW-La Crosse. Decades later, they are giving back to their alma mater through a scholarship for student parents.

All in the family Posted 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 Collins siblings — 7 of them alumni — create scholarship for student parents Read

Mic Nauman began her UWL journey in August 2013 as a Student Support Services advisor before transitioning to the Academic Advising Center. In 2020, she became associate director of the center. A constant throughout her time at UWL has been her commitment to student success.

Listening with heart Posted 10:56 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 Mic Nauman earns top UWL academic staff honor Read

Join us at an upcoming event Posted 10:02 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 The Foundation offers ways to engage on campus and in the community Read

UWL's International Education & Engagement Office has received the 2025 Academic Staff Program Excellence Award, in recognition of their efforts to create global connections at UWL.

A global impact Posted 9:36 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 International Education & Engagement receives 2025 Academic Staff Program Excellence Award Read

During his welcome address for the fall semester, Chancellor James Beeby shared updates on the state budget, introduced the draft pillars for the new Strategic Plan and outlined other priorities for 2025-26.

Pursuing the next level of excellence Posted 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025 Beeby shares campus achievements, ambitions during fall welcome address 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

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Workday Action Items Posted 3:23 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 Necessary Workday steps to update your data Read

ANNUAL BENEFIT & WELLNESS FAIR! Posted 3:03 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 Join Human Resources on October 23rd, 2025 from 9-2pm for the Annual Benefit & Wellness Fair Read

Learn more about 2025 Pay Plan Posted 4:18 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 2025 Pay Plan Read

Well Wisconsin Radio LIVE: Paws & Purpose Posted 9:18 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 Join Us September 4 for a Special LIVE Episode of Well Wisconsin Radio! Read

Well Wisconsin Radio: How Nutrition Can Empower Your Journey Through Menopause Posted 9:12 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 Menopause is a major life transition, but it doesn’t have to feel like a mystery. Read

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Grocery Bingo

It's BINGO time! Grab a seat, pull up your virtual bingo card and get ready to learn how to manage your finances (and budget groceries) with the It Make$ Cents! Team. This is a priceless opportunity to learn additional ways to afford your tuition with the Scholarship Resource Center too! Bags of grocery prizes to be won and financial $marts to take with you!

It makes cents to learn life-skills!

Don't forget! There are two ways to make your time & money count! By attending our events you have the chance to win a $50 scholarship each time! What's even better? Double up your odds to win a $150 scholarship if you attend an event AND come in for a financial consultation. Cha-ching!

Maroon Tunes

UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation is proud to once again sponsor Maroon Tunes at Moon Tunes La Crosse!

Date: Thursday, Sept. 4
Time: 5:30–8 p.m.
Location: Riverside Park Bandshell

Kick off the Elvis Explosion weekend with a couple of Elvis impersonators, and closing the concert will be The UWL Screaming Eagles Marching Band!

Joined by the UWL Admissions and Graduate & Extended Learning, we’ll be there tabling with fun giveaways for the whole family! Come say hi and celebrate this incredible La Crosse tradition with us.

To stay up to date on the event, join the Facebook Event Here!

UWL surplus auction to be held through Sept. 8

UWL will conduct a sale of surplus property in partnership with the online auction site www.wisconsinsurplus.com running through Sept. 8. Pre-registration and a bidder number is required prior to bid submittals. Terms and conditions of sale, along with contact information can be found on the auction’s website.

Pi Delta Phi inducts new members

UWL's chapter of Pi Delta Phi, the French National Honor Society, inducted 11 new members in May, including Chancellor James Beeby.

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Burton J. Nelson, '64 Alumnus

Alumnus Burton J. Nelson, '64, died March 20. For more information see the obituary.

Cinda M. (Dingledien) Todd, '71 Alumna

Alumna Cinda M. (Dingledien) Todd, '71, died Aug. 1. For more information see the obituary.

John Ernster, '77 Alumnus

Alumnus John Ernster, '77, died Aug. 17. For more information see the obituary.

Charles Deeth, '65 Alumnus

Alumnus Charles Deeth, '65, died Aug. 21. For more information see the obituary.

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