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Jackie Berube-Black, ’96, is the 15th woman to enter the USA Weightlifting Hall of Fame as an athlete. “This is special for me in a lot of ways. It gives a lot of purpose to all the years I spent chasing that dream.”

World-class weightlifter Posted 3:05 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 Jackie Berube-Black inducted into USA Weightlifting Hall of Fame Read

Austin Bol, right, with fellow UWL Physician Assistant Student Society members Elise Kreger, left, president, and Allison Riemersma, vice president, with the Little Free Library they presented to the St. Clare Health Mission. Bol has a special connection to the worldwide network of neighborhood libraries — his dad, Todd Bol, founded the organization.

‘A book in every hand’ Posted 10:55 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 Little Free Library has special meaning for UW-La Crosse grad student Read

Each house is covered in blackboard paint, allowing children to decorate them and exercise their imagination.

'Something new to call their own’ Posted 7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 UW-La Crosse faculty, staff create handmade toys for Afghan child evacuees Read

Peyton Paulson, a senior geography major at UWL, traveled across the Midwest conducting bathymetric surveys as part of an internship with JF Brennan this summer. The internship helped him land a full-time job with the La Crosse-based company following his graduation in December.

‘Always more to learn’ Posted 7 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 Summer internships with JF Brennan create hands-on experiences Read

Manigbe Kenneh, a transfer student majoring in biology with pre-med track, says students should take advantage of the resources around them.

'My journey has not been a linear one' Posted 9:56 a.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 Curiosity and strong program reputation brought transfer student Manigbe Kenneh to UWL Read

Emma Trettin, a transfer student majoring in geography, says she fell in love with UWL during her campus visit.

Finding the right fit Posted 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 Transfer student Emma Trettin ‘fell in love’ with UWL Read

ROTC students from UW-La Crosse, Viterbo University and Winona State University joined forced with La Crosse's Outdoor Recreation Alliance to replace a bridge on a hiking trail in Hixon Forest. “It’s cool to look back,” UWL junior Isaiah Voiland says, “and know that you’ve made a difference.”

Bridging the gap Posted 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021 Local ROTC students give back through Hixon bridge project Read

Brian Soller, ’96, was recently named the chief operating officer for Luna Innovations, a fiber optics company based in Roanoke, Virginia.

Climbing the ladder Posted 8:18 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021 Alum’s first job evolves into fulfilling career Read

Area residents between the ages of 50 and 90 are sought for UW-La Crosse research on wearing face masks with exercise. Participants who conclude the study will receive one-month free membership to the university’s La Crosse Exercise and Health Program. Pictured is a LEHP participant working with a UWL student on campus prior to COVID.

Help wanted Posted 11:24 a.m. Monday, Sept. 20, 2021 Older adults sought for UWL research study on masking and exercise Read

UWL alums Amy Kiefer, ’10, left, and Abby Green, have started numerous initiatives to help women through the challenging changes of pregnancy, motherhood and more. One is the HERself podcast.

Helping HERself Posted 10:31 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021 Alums offer advice, help for women Read

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