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Students and graduates like Lizzi Waldner, ’26, say UWL’s Teacher Residency Program has opened pathways to careers in education. The program mirrors the successful paid residency model long used in the medical field.

Empowering educators Posted 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026 Innovative teacher residencies launched with donor support Read

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Jennifer Williams, UWL professor of art

TEDxUWLaCrosse is back Posted 12:32 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026 UWL art professor will explore how nature and creativity can open the door to mindfulness at the next big event Oct. 1 Read

UW-La Crosse senior Jenna Martin has been named Miss La Crosse Oktoberfest for this year's celebration, which kicks off Thursday. Photos by Trinity Horstman

More than a song Posted 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026 UWL senior shares passion for music, community as Miss La Crosse Oktoberfest Read

Record fundraising through the UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation is creating new opportunities to support student success through scholarships, experiential learning and other transformative experiences.

Fueled by philanthropy Posted 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026 Growing donor support strengthens opportunities at UWL Read

UWL continues to earn high marks from U.S. News & World Report, ranking as the No. 1 public regional university in Wisconsin and the No. 2 public regional university in the Midwest for 2027.

Best in class Posted 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026 UWL is Wisconsin’s top-ranked regional public university — U.S. News & World Report Read

Lighting the path Posted 1:04 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026 One Day project helped alumna find her calling Read

One Day for UWL is back for its seventh year — with new fundraising goals and even more ways to get involved on campus and online.

Get ready for One Day for UWL Posted 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2026 Join us in celebrating UWL's seventh annual giving day, Oct. 20-21 Read

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Brian Kumm-Schaley, associate professor of Recreation Management & Recreational Therapy, is a musician who has used his understanding rhythm to explore a way of life in uncertain times.

Find your rhythm Posted 10:14 a.m. Friday, May 1, 2026 UWL leisure expert explores a musical philosophy for living in uncertain times 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