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Tom Volk, a longtime faculty member in the Biology Department, was known for his exceptional teaching and mentorship, his vibrant style and personality, and the dignity he displayed while navigating numerous health problems. ‘Synmycanthrosium’ Posted 9:32 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Celebrating the life and legacy of Professor Tom Volk Read more about ‘Synmycanthrosium’ Tisha King-Heiden, professor of biology, has received this year's Prairie Springs Environmental Leadership Award for faculty. “Being honored for doing my favorite part of my job feels a bit strange, Superb scientist, motivational mentor Posted 8 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2023 Tisha King-Heiden receives Prairie Springs Environmental Leadership Award for faculty Read more about Superb scientist, motivational mentor The Walk with an Eagle program at UW-La Crosse matches recreational therapy students with older adults, with the goal of sparking social connections through the simple act of walking and talking. Part of UWL's Community Engaged Learning program, the course is taught by Assistant Professor Jennifer Taylor. Walk with an Eagle Posted 11:08 a.m. Friday, May 5, 2023 Rec therapy program benefits students and adults 50-plus Read more about Walk with an Eagle KattiJo Deeter, '08, completed this year's Iditarod — the famed, 938-mile sled dog race from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska. Deeter reached the finish line after 10 days, 6 hours and 44 minutes — good for 16th place. A frozen finish Posted 7:04 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2023 Alum completes famed Iditarod sled dog race Read more about A frozen finish UWL’s 2023 outstanding graduates named Top grads Posted 8:17 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2023 UWL’s 2023 outstanding graduates named Read more about Top grads The Research Vessel Prairie Springs — a 32-foot, state-of-the-art, aluminum vessel supporting UW-La Crosse's River Studies Center — is expected to be completed this summer. Construction of the vessel is funded through a nearly $500,000 gift from Prairie Springs: The Paul Fleckenstein Trust to the La Crosse Community Foundation.  Making waves Posted 8:03 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2023 UWL research vessel could hit the water later this year Read more about Making waves Some of the UW-La Crosse and Viterbo University students in health professions who met last year to participate in a hands-on simulation to work collaboratively with goals of helping patients meet their health goals. Making an ‘IMPACT’ Posted 1:23 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 2023 UWL, Viterbo students connect for hands-on health simulations Read more about Making an ‘IMPACT’ The State Capitol Riveting research Posted 3:46 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2023 UWL students shine at Wisconsin State Capitol Read more about Riveting research UW-La Crosse Exercise and Sport Science Department students Anna Jacobson, left, and Makenna Carpenter are two of the students who have participated in the Seed Grant Program in cooperation with Mayo Clinic Health System. Led by teams of physicians and scientists from both institutions, seed grants often launch promising new research projects and provide valuable preliminary data to attract more substantial funding from external sources. (UWL photo) Research relationship Posted 7 a.m. Sunday, March 5, 2023 Mayo, UWL collaboration successful in furthering health research in the Coulee Region Read more about Research relationship Cale Kirby, a sport management major from 2000-02, left, celebrates with Super Bowl LVII MVP Patrick Mahomes and actor/Chiefs fan Eric Stonestreet after the game. Kirby, an assistant equipment manager for the Chiefs, has attended three of the past four Super Bowls with the team. 'Super' alumni Posted 12:59 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023 UW-La Crosse alums enjoy their time at the Super Bowl Read more about 'Super' alumni

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