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The Wisconsin Legislature has approved funding to complete UWL's Prairie Springs Science Center — a project that will enhance research, education, campus-community partnerships and workforce development for the state of Wisconsin. Picture here is the first half of the center, completed in 2018.

Prairie Springs! Posted 10:14 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 2025 Campus, community, state look ahead to transformative impact of new science facility Read

Bob Allen, UWL planetarium director (right), with former student and current Central High School Planetarium Director Chad Wilkinson. Wilkinson will carry the torch for public planetarium programming in the region.

Final orbit for UWL Planetarium Posted 3:23 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 After nearly 50 years of inspiring stargazers, planetarium prepares for its last season and alumnus steps in to continue the journey Read

2001 Nobel Laureate in Physics Carl Wieman will give a free public lecture and physics seminar on campus Thursday and Friday, Sept. 11 and 12.

The science of teaching Posted 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 Nobel Prize winner to give free public lecture on 21st century teaching and learning Read

Senior Chase Hendricks’ vibrant, abstract design — depicting a sunrise over the bluffs — won this year’s Wings of the Year art contest for UWL’s annual Eagle Fest celebration.

Talent takes flight Posted 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 Chase Hendricks wins Eagle Fest Wings of the Year art contest Read

Even a simple gesture like holding a hand can offer comfort to someone nearing the end of life.

Studying connection at life’s end Posted 4:26 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 Dean’s distinguished research fellowship captures social realities of dying individuals Read

UWL has great resources to teach water-related courses with the Mississippi River and other waters not far from campus. Faculty regularly teach lab courses with field components that take advantage of the natural surroundings.

Bright futures in freshwater Posted 8:53 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2025 New course will expose students to water careers, tackling contamination issues with hands-on field and lab experience Read

Andrew Hamilton, UWL biology student, is researching Eastern Hemlock trees that face various threats to their survival, including this small aphid-like bug called Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA).

A summer of discovery Posted 1:44 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2025 Student research on tree health, history, medications and more showcased at UWL’s College of Science and Health Symposium Read

With the rapid growth of Esports, UWL opened its own “EZONE,” a recreational esports and gaming space inside the Recreational Eagle Center in 2022 to meet the demand from gamers.

An Esports edge? Posted 8:37 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2025 UWL study reveals cognitive gains from competitive gaming Read

One year after Ron and Jane Rada established the Rada Endowed Fellowships in River Studies, River Studies Center leaders Eric Strauss and Colin Belby are putting the gift to work — fueling innovation and expanding the program’s impact.

A lasting investment Posted 2:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Rada Endowed Fellowships strengthen UWL’s River Studies Center, support faculty leadership Read

Science & Health News Posted 9:12 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Read the latest issue of the College of Science & Health online magazine Read

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