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Posts tagged with 'Community Engagement':

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 real-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

UW-La Crosse students engage in experiential learning aboard the university's Research Vessel Prairie Springs. A regional consortium involving UWL and Western Technical College recently received federal recognition as a Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education.

Training tomorrow’s maritime workforce Posted 7 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026 UWL, Western partnership receives Center of Excellence designation 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

Charting the future of Lake Onalaska Posted 10:16 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Students explore lake's economic impact, public backing for conservation Read

UWL students in Professor Laurie Harmon’s Environmental Interpretation course collaborate with local wildlife experts to develop digital interpretive signs highlighting Hintgen Island’s environment, history and biodiversity.

Lessons on the river Posted 1:07 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2026 Students, wildlife experts team up to create interpretative signs on Hintgen Island Read

UWL has joined the newly formed Corn Belt Ports Rural Logistics & Maritime Training & Education Consortium, leveraging its expertise in freshwater education to support the maritime workforce in the Midwest.

Taking the helm in water education Posted 9 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2026 UWL joins new consortium supporting Midwest's water workforce Read

UWL Early Childhood and Elementary Middle Education preservice teachers partnered with Summit Elementary to teach hands-on lessons on Wisconsin maple syrup production.

A sweet partnership Posted 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Education students get taste of teaching through Summit Elementary maple syrup project Read

UWL's Community Engaged Learning Program has progressively grown since it was launched five years ago, allowing UWL classes to partner with local organizations on community projects.

Connecting classrooms and communities Posted 2:33 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2026 Community Engaged Learning Program marks five years of impactful partnerships Read

Chancellor James Beeby thanks leaders from Emplify Health by Gundersen and Mayo Clinic Health System for their longtime support of UWL during a news conference Wednesday, Feb. 11. Emplify and Mayo received the UW Regents Business Partnership Award, highlighting innovative campus-community relationships.

Collaborating for better care Posted 1:43 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026 UWL celebrates transformative partnerships with Emplify, Mayo Read

Students in Jaspreet Kaur’s Conservation Biology course got their hands dirty this fall, working with community partners to restore sections of critical prairie habitat in and around La Crosse. The partnership was part of UWL's Community Engaged Learning program.

Prairie protectors Posted 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 Conservation Biology students partner with community to restore crucial habitats Read

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