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UWL Senior Ilee Smith, a public health and community health education major, co-led a REAL Girls running and leadership program at Southern Bluffs Elementary School this spring. Inspired by faculty who emphasize community engagement, Smith says the experience will help prepare her for a future in leading health initiatives.  Finding your pace and potential Posted 10:51 a.m. Thursday, June 19, 2025 UWL student inspires confidence, leadership in young girls though after school running club Read more about Finding your pace and potential Zachariah Tritz, assistant professor of microbiology, is one of six faculty to receive a 2025 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award. Sharing his passion for science Posted 8 a.m. Thursday, June 19, 2025 Zachariah Tritz receives 2025 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award Read more about Sharing his passion for science 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 more about A love of the land James Peirce, professor of mathematics and statistics, is one of six faculty to receive a 2025 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award. Pushing students to be their best Posted 8 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2025 James Peirce receives 2025 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award Read more about Pushing students to be their best 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 more about Flying into the future UWL's Adapted Physical Education program, funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education for over 40 years, will no longer receive federal support, the university has learned. Program leaders, parents and partners say this would be a tremendous loss. 'A huge step backwards' Posted 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Federal cuts threaten UWL program serving children with disabilities Read more about 'A huge step backwards' Sam Schmidt (left), assistant professor of Exercise & Sport Science, accompanied students to the NFL Draft in Green Bay, where they gained valuable experience volunteering at the NFL's signature offseason event. A golden opportunity Posted 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Sport Management students, faculty gain valuable experience at NFL Draft Read more about A golden opportunity 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 more about Mystery solved During the Reverse Career Fair UWL students presented their research posters while representatives from regional industries circulated the room. Research meets recruitment Posted 5 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2025 UWL’s first-ever 'Reverse Career Fair' flips the script on a traditional career fair format Read more about Research meets recruitment Completing the Prairie Springs Science Center would allow UWL to better train the next generation of scientisits and health care workers in Wisconsin. The project is under consideration by the state Legislature. Building Wisconsin’s STEM workforce Posted 10:57 a.m. Monday, May 5, 2025 Completing Prairie Springs would transform science education at UWL Read more about Building Wisconsin’s STEM workforce

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