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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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Head Coach Michael Zweifel

New head coach Posted 9:02 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 Zweifel named 15th head football coach in school history Read

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. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 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

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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