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UWL has great resources to teach water-related courses with the Mississippi River and other waters not far from campus. Faculty regularly teach lab courses with field components that take advantage of the natural surroundings. Bright futures in freshwater Posted 8:53 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2025 New course will expose students to water careers, tackling contamination issues with hands-on field and lab experience Read more about Bright futures in freshwater Andrew Hamilton, UWL biology student, is researching Eastern Hemlock trees that face various threats to their survival, including this small aphid-like bug called Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA). A summer of discovery Posted 1:44 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2025 Student research on tree health, history, medications and more showcased at UWL’s College of Science and Health Symposium  Read more about A summer of discovery One year after Ron and Jane Rada established the Rada Endowed Fellowships in River Studies, River Studies Center leaders Eric Strauss and Colin Belby are putting the gift to work — fueling innovation and expanding the program’s impact. A lasting investment Posted 2:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Rada Endowed Fellowships strengthen UWL’s River Studies Center, support faculty leadership Read more about A lasting investment The Hįnųkwas Tree Trail launched on April 25. The trail consists of a loop of nearly 30 native trees and serves to recognize and honor nature, Indigenous languages and cultures. Rooted in culture Posted 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2025 UWL's new tree trail honors nature, Indigenous culture Read more about Rooted in culture 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 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 more about Fun with fungi Students in Adam Schneider's plant taxonomy course are getting hands-on experience tackling a real-world project for the City of La Crosse. Checking out DNA Posted 1:19 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 Students apply molecular biology to ID plant species for City of La Crosse Read more about Checking out DNA UWL senior Anika Oplanic is being recognized for her extensive contributions as a student leader as UWL’s honoree for the Universities of Wisconsin Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award. Championing change Posted 2:06 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 Senior Anika Oplanic honored with Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award  Read more about Championing change UWL senior Taylor Edmonson discusses her unconventional path at UWL, her advice for other transfer students and her goals for the future. 'The best decision I've ever made' Posted 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 UWL celebrates National Transfer Student Week Read more about 'The best decision I've ever made' Red leaf Get ready for color Posted 2:25 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 UWL scientists predict fall leaf color display, explain the basic science behind the beauty Read more about Get ready for color Story from Currents

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