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Phyllis Creek and her significant other, Jeffrey, who met as UWL students in the 1980s. After a successful career in business and human resources, Creek recently joined UWL as an associate lecturer in the College of Business Administration.

Sharing her knowledge Posted 12:25 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 Phyllis Creek turns to teaching after successful business career Read

Membership list Posted 12:24 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 Meet a fellow alum Read

Jen Barney, owner of Meringue Bakery & Café in downtown La Crosse, credits the UW-La Crosse Small Business Development Center for helping get her business off the ground amid COVID-19.

Piece of cake Posted 9:11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 SBDC helps local baker launch her business Read

Hanson Earns APPStart Challenge for Team Travel Posted 4:08 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Deputy Director of Athletics Erin Hanson has been selected the winner of the 2020 APPStart Challenge Read Story from UWL Athletics

Penny Kroening, '85, has received a 2020 Burt and Norma Altman Teacher Education Award for her remarkable career as a physical education teacher. “It’s always been my passion to meet kids where they are and help them feel empowered,” she says.

Terrific teacher Posted 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 8, 2021 Alum recognized for outstanding career in physical education Read

Ethan Kaercher, who attended UWL from 2000-05, is the owner of Mad City Chefs, a Madison-based in-home catering business offering home meal kits similar to Blue Apron. The business has taken off with home deliveries amid COVID-19. PHOTO CREDIT: The Cap Times

King of the kitchen Posted 9:51 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 Alum’s Madison-based meal kit business takes off amid COVID-19 Read

Leadership Award recipient Amanda Florence Goodenough, ’06, is known for her unwavering commitment to social justice, unparalleled compassion and humility, and impact on individuals and communities. Among the groups she has impacted: K-12 personnel, school superintendents, UW System employees, governmental personnel, community organizers, college students, co-workers, and others.

Campus, community commitment Posted 4:09 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 UWL’s Amanda Florence Goodenough recognized during MLK event Read

Photos: A frozen adventure Posted 4:08 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 A bizarre weather phenomenon coated the campus, city and bluffs Read Story from Campus Connection

UWL Senior Vanessa Mbuyi Kaja raises the flag of the Democratic Republic of Congo for the first time on campus during a December 2020 ceremony. “I already knew I was accepted here in La Crosse, but this makes me feel like yes, I can call this my home,” noted the microbiology major.

‘I’m home’ Posted 10:08 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 Congo alum, student revel in campus flag raising Read

Julian Bradley, '14, earned a resounding victory in the District 28 Wisconsin State Senate race in November, making him the first Black Republican to win a seat in the legislature's upper chamber. Bradley credits his late mother, a staunch Democrat, for igniting his passion for politics.

Historic victory Posted 4:08 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 Alum is first Black Republican to serve in Badger State Senate Read Story from Campus Connection

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