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UWL Senior Ryan Sneath is nine credits away from earning his general studies bachelor’s degree after earning an associate of arts degree through the Win-Win program. “It has been a wonderful experience returning to class with a deeper understanding of myself and my goals, he says.

Degrees within reach Posted 3:41 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025 UWL’s Win-Win Program helps 126 former students cross the college finish line Read

Reilly Eiynck was selected to receive the 2025 Murphy Award for Academic Excellence, given each spring to UWL's top graduating senior. Eiynck, who will earn a bachelor's degree in chemistry from UWL, plans to continue her education at Yale University.

Reflecting on four memorable years Posted 9 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025 Reilly Eiynck receives Murphy Award as top graduating senior Read

Students in Arthur Grupe's Medical Mycology course are experimenting with fungi in hopes of identifying antibacterial and antifungal properties that may be useful in treating human infections. It's a project inspired by the accidental discovery of penicillin by Scottish physician Alexander Fleming.

Fun with fungi Posted 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Mycology students get hands on, in search of medical breakthroughs 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

Sarah Pember's First Year Seminar class brings students to the same level of knowledge, while preparing them for college life ahead.

Lessons for life Posted 8:21 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 2025 First Year Seminar course empowers students with knowledge, reflection Read

Awe is a powerful emotional experience like the one we might feel gazing into the wonder of a star-filled sky. But awe can also be used as a therapeutic tool, helping people process feelings, reduce stress, and gain fresh perspectives.

Awe-inspiring work Posted 9:33 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2025 Students harness the power of awe to support mental well-being in La Crosse Read

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common joint disease that affects the cartilage cushioning the ends of bones in joints.

Non-surgical management of knee arthritis Posted 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 UWL researchers highlight simple, non-surgical approaches that can reduce knee pain Read Story from Currents

UW-La Crosse students in a Pathophysiology course researched various medical conditions and created Health Insight Manuals for the general public. From left, physical therapy students JJ Langer and Ellyn Lepisto with Steni Sackiriyas, assistant professor of physical therapy.

Bringing health insights to light Posted 9:05 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 New health manuals created by doctoral students provide accessible, evidence-based information on medical conditions Read

A new agreement between UWL and UW-Platteville allows students to earn dual degrees in physics and various branches of engineering.

An innovative agreement Posted 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 UWL, UW-Platteville announce dual degree programs in physics, engineering Read

Science & Health News Posted 2:11 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 Read the latest issue of the College of Science & Health online magazine Read

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