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John Kelly, associate professor of geography and environmental science, volunteers as a conservation easement monitor with the Mississippi Valley Conservancy. His work not only helps protect the Driftless Region but also enriches his students’ education — bringing lessons to life far beyond the classroom.

A love of the land Posted 1:54 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2025 John Kelly’s volunteer work serves Driftless Region, enriches classroom learning Read

In its second year, UWL's Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine program allowed students moving out of residence halls to donate more than 300 items including furniture, electronics and more.

Old items, new life Posted 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2025 UWL program saves hundreds of items from landfill during campus move-out Read

A partnership between UWL and Mathy Construction this spring offered students the chance to use aerial mapping and advanced drone technology, as well as learn about career opportunities with a local company.

Flying into the future Posted 9 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2025 Students gain career-ready skills with Mathy Construction partnership Read

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

Ryan Sands, a 2015 UWL graduate, says the new partnership of his alma mater with his employer J.F. Brennan Company will help students receive specific skills making them job-ready. “This should build networking with local employers and provide training on potential career fields for future students,” says Sands.

Powerful partners Posted 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 UWL, Brennan agreement strengthens college experience Read

Oktoberfest Royalty joins the campus community for the Child Center Parade during Oktoberfest week in 2019.

How did we get this German tradition? Posted 12:44 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022 UWL’s Brad Quarberg shares the history of the annual Oktoberfest in La Crosse Read

An altar created for El Día de Los Muertos celebration on campus in fall 2021. The event was organized by Latin American Student Organization (LASO). LASO is planning another Día de Los Muertos celebration this fall.

Hispanic Heritage Month events Posted 11:06 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022 Celebrate this year's Hispanic Heritage Month with UW-La Crosse activities Read

Free public health insight sessions Posted 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022 Gain research-backed insights on childhood health and living with Covid-19 Sept. 22-23 at UWL Read

UW-La Crosse's Campus Thread clothing closet is partnering with the La Crosse Fire Department to support families in need. The closet, which began in 2019 in the Common Ground Campus Ministry, is now located in the Center for Transformative Justice in Centennial Hall.

Clothing the community Posted 11:35 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022 UWL's Campus Thread supports families on, off campus Read

UWL’s mascot, Stryker, will be looking for UWL alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and community members in Riverside Park for Moon Tunes, Thursday, Sept. 1.

MarOON TUNES Posted 11:32 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 UWL friends to gather at Moon Tunes Sept. 1 Read

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