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UW-La Crosse students engage in experiential learning aboard the university's Research Vessel Prairie Springs. A regional consortium involving UWL and Western Technical College recently received federal recognition as a Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education.

Training tomorrow’s maritime workforce Posted 7 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026 UWL, Western partnership receives Center of Excellence designation Read

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

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

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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