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UW-La Crosse Physics Professor Shelly Lesher’s new podcast series — “My Nuclear Life” — explores the intersection of nuclear science and society through interviews with historians, policy makers and others. Lesher says the podcast is geared toward those in the general public who are interested in history, science or learning something new.

Nuclear navigation Posted 5 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 UWL professor begins new podcast to spread knowledge about nuclear science Read

For over two months, the Surge Testing program in UWL’s Cartwright Center has provided thousands of tests to UWL students, employees and community members.

Surge Testing site at UWL to close Jan. 22 Posted 1:53 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 Other local testing options available Read

UW-La Crosse ROTC Eagle Battalion Instructor Sgt. 1st Class JoAnn Wampole-Swanson has received high teaching marks in Wisconsin — and across the Midwest. Wampole-Swanson has been named the Wisconsin Military Science Instructor of the Year and the Midwest Brigade’s Instructor of the Year.

Roll call Posted 12:20 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2021 UW-La Crosse instructor is tops in Wisconsin, Midwest Read

Longtime UWL civil rights activist Amanda Florence Goodenough will receive La Crosse’s 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award. The director of the university’s Research & Resource Center for Campus Climate receives the award during the annual King Community Celebration online at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18. The award recognizes leadership in commitment to building community, enhancing diversity and working for justice.

MLK Leadership Award Posted 6 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 UWL’s Amanda Florence Goodenough recognized Read

UW-La Crosse lecturer Natalia Roberts, shown in this 2020 photo pre-COVID-19, teaches Russian through the UW System's Collaborative Language Program. The program was recently included in the America’s Languages Guide to Exemplary Programs and Practices in U.S. Language Education — a list of exemplary and accessible language programs at all U.S. education levels.

Language listing Posted 11:48 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 Collaborative Language Program earns prestigious distinction Read

The UWL Screaming Eagles Marching Band didn’t get to have any football game performances last fall due to COVID-19. But 10 members from the group will take part in a virtual college marching band show that will premiere online during halftime of the College Football Playoff National Championship Game Monday, Jan. 11.

March on — on a national stage Posted 1:39 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 UWL Screaming Eagles Marching Band students to perform with intercollegiate band and during title game Read

Check out the latest issue now.

Science & Health News Posted 8:08 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 Winter issue is online Read

Photos: A year of resilience Posted 4:21 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 Memorable moments in 2020 through photography Read

Jo Arney, UWL’s director of Student Success, died Nov. 19 of a serious medical condition. Friends and colleagues remember the 44-year-old for not just the quality of her work, but the boundless vitality with which she lived.

A life well lived Posted 4:20 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 Jo Arney remembered for vibrant spirit, impactful career Read

Mark Gruen, '92, was recently named the 2021 Superintendent of the Year by the Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators. Gruen has led the Royall School District in Elroy since 2010.

A super superintendent Posted 4:16 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 Alum recognized for transformative work in Wisconsin school district Read Story from Campus Connection

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