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Shelly Lesher, chair of UWL’s Physics Department, is replacing Roger Haro as director of UWL's McNair Scholars Program. The program helps students from first-generation and diverse backgrounds prepare for graduate school.

McNair program begins new chapter Posted 1:20 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 Lesher succeeds Haro as program’s director Read

Cori Vought, ’15 (left), and Sarah Jackson, ’14, perform at the Under the Stars concert series at the Old Main Historical & Community Arts Center in Galesville. The pair are vocalists for the Band Coulee Creek, which pays tribute to folk music icons Hazel Dickens and Alice Gerrard.

Folk heroes Posted 3:16 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, 2021 Local band honors folk icons Hazel Dickens, Alice Gerrard Read

Andy Ziemann, ’07, known professionally as DJ Quadi, has carved out a career as a DJ for the Milwaukee Bucks and Green Bay Packers. During the Bucks’ title run this summer, Ziemann entertained tens of thousands of fans at the Deer District plaza outside the arena.

Deer District DJ Posted 8:03 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021 Alum powered the soundtrack to Bucks’ championship run Read

UW-La Crosse retired faculty member Joyce Grill will join former colleagues and students to perform some of her compositions, as well as songs from Broadway shows she accompanied. The gala is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, in Annett Recital Hall, Center for the Arts. A virtual viewing is also available. Details at: https://www.uwlax.edu/alumni/events/music-gala/

Piano performance Posted 8:01 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021 UWL faculty emeritus returns for scholarship benefit Read

Eight UWL alumni remain close thanks to a fantasy football league they established 25 years ago. Front row left to right: Michael O'Brien, Jason Patzer. Back row left to right: Troy Richter (director of Parking Services at UWL), David Fehring, Matthew Pevan, Patrick Heise (assistant director of Residence Life at UWL), Wes Moran, Eric Jackelen.

Football fellowship Posted 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021 Alums remain close, competitive after 25 years Read

A new play created by UWL associate professors Laurie Kincman and Greg Parmeter and their students will capture the untold stories of Sept. 11, 2001, as told by the people who experienced it firsthand. “Severe Clear: Sept. 11 from Memory to History

A dark day, remembered Posted 9:11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 16, 2021 UWL theatre production recounts memories of 9/11 Read

Chancellor Gow speaking at one of the spring 2021 commencement ceremonies

Top grads Posted 9:42 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021 UWL’s 2020-21 outstanding graduates Read

Valerie Krage, a lecturer in the Educational Studies Department, is the recipient of a 2021 Eagle Excellence in Academic Advising Award.

Admired advisor Posted 9:23 a.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 2021 Valerie Krage wins 2021 Eagle Excellence in Academic Advising Award Read

Kwik quip Posted 10:51 a.m. Thursday, July 29, 2021 Alum is the witty voice behind Wisconsin’s favorite convenience store Read

Elle Mark, ’19, was crowned Miss Minnesota 2021 in June. In addition to preparing for the 100th Miss America competition in December, Mark is using her position to reduce the stigma around mental health issues. PHOTO CREDIT: Paula Preston Photography

Making her mark Posted 10:50 a.m. Thursday, July 29, 2021 Alum Elle Mark making a difference as Miss Minnesota 2021 Read

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