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UWL students practice conducting an ultrasound in the EMPOWER Lab in the Health Science Center, a lab focused on improving lifespan health through the intersection of pelvic health, physical activity and longevity. Lisa VanWiel, assistant professor of Physical Therapy, at right, leads the lab and mentors student researchers.

Scholarship that listens Posted 12:48 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2026 High-impact student research rethinks postpartum care, exemplifies depth of PT education and student authorship Read

A spring 2025 UWL graduate holds a bouquet of flowers and looks out over the Mississippi River at Riverside Park following the commencement ceremony.

UWL commencement is set for May 16 Posted 9:50 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Three ceremonies will celebrate 1,980 graduates at the La Crosse Center 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

Mikayla Guldan, UWL OT student, will be working in a healthcare rural setting after graduation. Guldan accepted a scholarship that covers both years of tuition and books for the Occupational Therapy program. In return, she will commit one year after graduation to working at Emplify Health by Gundersen – Hillsboro Hospital.

Meeting the rural moment Posted 10:24 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2026 UWL Graduate & Extended Learning partnerships, programs strengthen healthcare access across communities Read

UWL is recognizing six outstanding graduates with its top scholar awards for 2025-26.

Meet this year's outstanding graduates Posted 12:45 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 2026 UWL recognizes top scholarship recipients Read

Physical Therapy graduate student, Mia Khalil, earned first place and the People's Choice Award at this year's 3 Minute Grad Project Competition with her research titled How Skinfold Measurements Can Change Wrestler Fueling Plans.

Weighing the risks Posted 10:48 a.m. Thursday, April 9, 2026 Mia Khalil earns top honors with 3 Minute Grad Project on wrestler safety Read

UWL's Institute of Professional Studies in Education has retooled two of its master's offerings to meet the needs of teachers and students across Wisconsin.

Rooted in people, place and purpose Posted 7:55 a.m. Sunday, April 5, 2026 Revamped program equips educators to foster belonging, community-connected learning Read

After earning his undergraduate degree in biology in 2020, Ben Patschull started working for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Earning his master’s degree 2025 led to a full time job as a DNR resource management specialist.

Frozen findings Posted 11:19 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Biology graduate studies fish winter behavior to inform habitat decisions Read

UWL Biology Professor Tisha King-Heiden, left, pictured with Eldith Adongo, a 2025 graduate of the biology master’s program. In addition to mentoring students in her lab, King-Heiden teaches courses focused on toxicology and environmental biology. Photo courtesy of Wisconsin Sea Grant.

Building the future of toxicology Posted 2:39 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026 UWL professor receives prestigious national award for excellence in undergraduate education Read

In elite company Posted 2:13 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 New ranking places UW MBA Consortium among top online programs Read

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