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Christine Starshak, a first-year student majoring in biology (biomedical science concentration), won the WiSys Quick Pitch competition at UWL this fall. The contest challenges students to present their research to a panel of judges in three minutes or less.

Quick Pitch Posted 11:32 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021 UWL’s Christine Starshak takes first place with presentation on skin graft donors Read

As 2021 draws to a close, take a moment to relive some of the year's most popular stories.

Year in review Posted 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 Relive the top college news stories of 2021 Read

West Salem Veterinarian Cord Brundage, a lecturer in the UWL Biology Department, takes the temperature of a cat held by UWL pre-vet student Ashlynn Lueck. UWL is working with the Coulee Region Humane Society to test a new type of pet thermometer that can be used under a dog or cat’s arm rather than rectally — often a stressful procedure for both pets and their owners.

Pet partnership Posted 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 UWL students probing alternative procedure Read

Edith Ben-Eboh, a junior majoring in public health and community health education, recently received the UWL Student Association's Women of Color Scholarship. “I’m happy someone saw something in me and felt I deserved this,

‘An honor I didn’t expect’ Posted 4:37 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 Edith Ben-Eboh recognized for academics, community involvement Read

Jackie Berube-Black, ’96, is the 15th woman to enter the USA Weightlifting Hall of Fame as an athlete. “This is special for me in a lot of ways. It gives a lot of purpose to all the years I spent chasing that dream.”

World-class weightlifter Posted 3:05 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 Jackie Berube-Black inducted into USA Weightlifting Hall of Fame Read

Austin Bol, right, with fellow UWL Physician Assistant Student Society members Elise Kreger, left, president, and Allison Riemersma, vice president, with the Little Free Library they presented to the St. Clare Health Mission. Bol has a special connection to the worldwide network of neighborhood libraries — his dad, Todd Bol, founded the organization.

‘A book in every hand’ Posted 10:55 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 Little Free Library has special meaning for UW-La Crosse grad student Read

Each house is covered in blackboard paint, allowing children to decorate them and exercise their imagination.

'Something new to call their own’ Posted 7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 UW-La Crosse faculty, staff create handmade toys for Afghan child evacuees Read

Peyton Paulson, a senior geography major at UWL, traveled across the Midwest conducting bathymetric surveys as part of an internship with JF Brennan this summer. The internship helped him land a full-time job with the La Crosse-based company following his graduation in December.

‘Always more to learn’ Posted 7 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 Summer internships with JF Brennan create hands-on experiences Read

Manigbe Kenneh, a transfer student majoring in biology with pre-med track, says students should take advantage of the resources around them.

'My journey has not been a linear one' Posted 9:56 a.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 Curiosity and strong program reputation brought transfer student Manigbe Kenneh to UWL Read

Emma Trettin, a transfer student majoring in geography, says she fell in love with UWL during her campus visit.

Finding the right fit Posted 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 Transfer student Emma Trettin ‘fell in love’ with UWL Read

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