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Assistant Professor of Economics Marissa Eckrote-Nordland partnered with Habitat for Humanity on a Community Engaged Learning course that allowed her students to apply statistical analysis to realw-world challenges, ultimately providing Habitat with data-driven insights to help guide its work in the community.

Putting data to work Posted 2:01 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 Economics students uncover insights through partnership with Habitat for Humanity Read

In the spring 1985 Alumnus magazine, Kim Marshall, a UWL junior and physical therapy student is pictured mounting electrodynogram (EDG) sensors on the soles of a subject's feet. At the time, these sensors were cutting-edge and an example of the long-term donor investment in the program's research and equipment that has helped it thrive.

Celebrating 50 years Posted 1:27 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026 UWL’s PT program: evolution, research and the people who made it possible 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

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

Holly Larsen started as director of UWL’s Self Sufficiency Program on July 13, following the retirement of Andrea Hansen, who led the SSP program for 15 years.

Making college possible Posted 1:21 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2026 Self Sufficiency Program offers adults a free college credit Read

The Scott & Amie Odahl Faculty Support Fund will boost UWL's Accountancy Department by supporting faculty development and preparing students for evolving careers.

Accounting for change Posted 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 New gift helps prepare students for evolving careers in accountancy Read

For 55 years, the La Crosse Exercise and Health Program has provided a place for community members to make strides towards optimal health while surrounded by a sense of encouragement.

Strength in connection Posted 10:39 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 La Crosse Exercise and Health Program helps students grow and relationships thrive Read

From left, UW-La Crosse nuclear medicine technology students Carmen Crandall and Joseph Penchi practice operating the Siemens SPECT camera, used for high-resolution, quantitative molecular imaging in nuclear medicine technology.

Imaging the future Posted 10:27 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 New SPECT camera prepares students for careers in precision medicine Read

UWL's Center for Advancing Teaching & Learning received the university's 2026 Academic Staff Program Excellence Award in recognition of its ongoing efforts to support academic instruction across campus. From left to right: Kristin Koepke, Marjorie Bazluki and Steph Speer.

The team behind better teaching Posted 8 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 CATL honored for advancing academic excellence, innovation Read

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