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The campus community has come together to support UWL's Adapted PE program amid uncertainty around federal funding. Supporting a critical need Posted 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2025 Facing uncertain future, Adapted PE program seeks donations on One Day for UWL Read more about Supporting a critical need Three UWL alumni are leading Oktoberfest, carrying forward a tradition that unites and strengthens the La Crosse community. Leading the Fest Posted 11:53 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 UWL alumni play key roles in La Crosse’s Oktoberfest celebration  Read more about Leading the Fest 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 more about Talent takes flight 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 more about An Esports edge? UWL's Adapted Physical Education program, funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education for over 40 years, will no longer receive federal support, the university has learned. Program leaders, parents and partners say this would be a tremendous loss. 'A huge step backwards' Posted 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Federal cuts threaten UWL program serving children with disabilities Read more about 'A huge step backwards' Sam Schmidt (left), assistant professor of Exercise & Sport Science, accompanied students to the NFL Draft in Green Bay, where they gained valuable experience volunteering at the NFL's signature offseason event. A golden opportunity Posted 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Sport Management students, faculty gain valuable experience at NFL Draft Read more about A golden opportunity From left, UWL students Nik Carpenter, a research student and graduate teaching assistant; and students Gwen Stovall and Amanda Bratsch are measuring sport performance in the environmental chamber where specific temperature and humidity can be tightly controlled. Exploring human limits Posted 9:37 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 Newly-renovated Human Performance Lab is a hub for cutting-edge research and teaching Read more about Exploring human limits Sam Blaskowski shares about his track and field journey, Olympic trials debut, NIL deal with Kwik Trip, and keeping family a priority. Sprinting toward greatness Posted 1:06 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 UWL’s Sam Blaskowski balances family, academics and a passion for track  Read more about Sprinting toward greatness Gait, the way we walk, is an indicator for health issues. Unlocking the secrets of gait Posted 8:33 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, 2024 UWL researcher explores the effects of music therapy technique on children’s walking patterns  Read more about Unlocking the secrets of gait Story from Currents Cadi Doyle, ’16, was honored with the Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year Award by the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America). [Doyle pictured on right] A field for all Posted 8:48 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2024 Alumna Cadi Doyle receives National Teacher of the Year award for adapted physical education  Read more about A field for all

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