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UW-La Crosse broke ground Friday, May 8, on the second phase of the Prairie Springs Science Center. The facility will replace Cowley Hall with 30 state-of-the-art labs, classrooms and specialized learning spaces. Breaking new ground Posted 12:01 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2026 Construction begins on transformative second phase of Prairie Springs Science Center Read more about Breaking new ground UWL students in Professor Laurie Harmon’s Environmental Interpretation course collaborate with local wildlife experts to develop digital interpretive signs highlighting Hintgen Island’s environment, history and biodiversity. Lessons on the river Posted 1:07 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2026 Students, wildlife experts team up to create interpretative signs on Hintgen Island Read more about Lessons on the river Emma Gibbons, a senior majoring in environmental science, is the student recipient of the 2026 Prairie Springs Environmental Leadership Award. Gibbons has organized a number of sustainability initiatives on campus and in the community, focusing primarily on sustainable fashion. Fashioning a greener future Posted 8 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 2026 Emma Gibbons receives Prairie Springs Environmental Leadership Award Read more about Fashioning a greener future After earning his undergraduate degree in biology in 2020, Ben Patschull started working for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Earning his master’s degree 2025 led to a full time job as a DNR resource management specialist. Frozen findings Posted 11:19 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Biology graduate studies fish winter behavior to inform habitat decisions Read more about Frozen findings Students in Jaspreet Kaur’s Conservation Biology course got their hands dirty this fall, working with community partners to restore sections of critical prairie habitat in and around La Crosse. The partnership was part of UWL's Community Engaged Learning program. Prairie protectors Posted 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 Conservation Biology students partner with community to restore crucial habitats  Read more about Prairie protectors Jake Speer, director of Web & Design, and Andrew Ericson, Sustainability Program manager, are being recognized for their impact on campus and in the community. Rising Stars Posted 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 UWL’s Speer, Ericson recognized for early-career success Read more about Rising Stars In its second year, UWL's Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine program allowed students moving out of residence halls to donate more than 300 items including furniture, electronics and more. Old items, new life Posted 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2025 UWL program saves hundreds of items from landfill during campus move-out  Read more about Old items, new life Flowers bloom on the UW-La Crosse campus. Summer at UWL Posted 11:23 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2025 Seven ways to stay well, connected and curious on campus this season Read more about Summer at UWL 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 Earth Week events are planned on campus and in the wider La Crosse community. It’s almost Earth Day Posted 11:03 a.m. Thursday, April 17, 2025 Check out the ways UWL is sustainable all year, plus find ways to celebrate Earth Week Read more about It’s almost Earth Day

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