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John Kelly, associate professor of geography and environmental science, volunteers as a conservation easement monitor with the Mississippi Valley Conservancy. His work not only helps protect the Driftless Region but also enriches his students’ education — bringing lessons to life far beyond the classroom.

A love of the land Posted 1:54 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2025 John Kelly’s volunteer work serves Driftless Region, enriches classroom learning Read

In its second year, UWL's Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine program allowed students moving out of residence halls to donate more than 300 items including furniture, electronics and more.

Old items, new life Posted 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2025 UWL program saves hundreds of items from landfill during campus move-out Read

A partnership between UWL and Mathy Construction this spring offered students the chance to use aerial mapping and advanced drone technology, as well as learn about career opportunities with a local company.

Flying into the future Posted 9 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2025 Students gain career-ready skills with Mathy Construction partnership Read

The Hįnųkwas Tree Trail launched on April 25. The trail consists of a loop of nearly 30 native trees and serves to recognize and honor nature, Indigenous languages and cultures.

Rooted in culture Posted 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2025 UWL's new tree trail honors nature, Indigenous culture Read

There’s a strong connection between UW-La Crosse and Tomah Health, especially when it comes to the hospital’s Rehabilitation Services Department -- with nearly 75% of the department being UWL graduates.

A healthy partnership Posted 12:11 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025 UWL grads bring wealth of knowledge, compassion to Tomah Health rehab services Read

Students in Adam Schneider's plant taxonomy course tackled a real-world challenge by identifying a plant species for the City of La Crosse.

Mystery solved Posted 10:43 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2025 Biology students identify unknown plant for City of La Crosse Read

Through a new partnership, students in the occupational therapy master's program at UWL are providing personalized training exercises for employees at ORC Industries in La Crosse. This allows students to gain valuable hands-on experience while filling an important need in the community.

'A perfect fit' Posted 7:51 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2025 Partnership helps UWL students practice occupational therapy, give back to community Read

Students in Adam Schneider's plant taxonomy course are getting hands-on experience tackling a real-world project for the City of La Crosse.

Checking out DNA Posted 1:19 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 Students apply molecular biology to ID plant species for City of La Crosse Read

UWL Day of Service returns on March 1 — allowing students to serve the community while connecting with others.

UWL Day of Service Posted 2:28 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 UWL volunteer event serves community while connecting campus Read

Students in Nicholas Bakken’s Corrections and Penology course (SOC 323) traveled to New Lisbon Correctional Institution to record audiobooks with incarcerated father to gift to their children on the outside.

Sharing stories, connecting families Posted 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 UWL students gain firsthand experience supporting fathers in New Lisbon Correctional Facility Read

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