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Nicole Fry, a UWL graduate student studying physical therapy, presents during the 3 Minute Grad Project event March 22. The event, hosted by UWL Graduate & Extended Learning, challenges graduate students to condense months of work into a three-minute presentation for a general audience and panel of judges.

Overcoming fears, preparing for careers Posted 8 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2023 Graduate students thrive during 3 Minute Grad Project event Read

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

UWL’s top graduate programs are receiving national recognition. Four of its more than 20 graduate degree programs are ranked in the top 100 for their disciplines by U.S. News & World Report.

National notability Posted 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 Four recognized as top graduate programs at UWL Read

UWL student Christonna Shafranski describes the pain she was experiencing in her back, which turned out to be pyelonephritis in a video interview with a professor in her physical therapy program.

Learning can save lives Posted 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022 Physical therapy class helps student realize she has a serious infection Read

Medical Dosimetrist Patrick Melby graduated from UWL with a degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology in 2012, applied for the medical dosimetry program in 2014 and was in the program 2015-2016. He now mentors UWL graduate student Paige Solie. “It is fun to watch a student — to watch the light bulb go on when they understand the concept,” he says. Photo courtesy of Gundersen Health System.

Fighting cancer with calculations Posted 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 A mystery profession to most, medical dosimetrists target cancer from behind the scenes Read

Maggie Laufenberg, a clinical assistant professor in the Health Professions Department, is one of six UWL faculty to earn a 2022 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award.

Shaping the lives of students, patients Posted 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2022 Maggie Laufenberg wins 2022 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award Read

UWL’s Adapted Physical Education Program holds programs for area children, like this one in 2018. Hands-on training programs like these for UWL graduate students are key for those learning the discipline. This spring two alums are earning the two national scholarships available to doctoral candidates in physical education.

An Adapted distinction Posted 9:13 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2021 UW-La Crosse alums earn prestigious national scholarships Read

In-clinic situations for UWL radiation therapy students may be just scenarios, but for them to be able to think on their feet in similar, real-life situations when they get on the job is critical. It’s one of the reasons the UWL program has been ranked No. 2 in the country.

No. 2 nationally Posted 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2021 Radiation Therapy Program combines classroom, clinical experiences Read

Jack Osness, a senior at UWL and a member of the Wisconsin National Guard, has been called to serve at the COVID-19 alternate care facility near Milwaukee.
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Driven to serve Posted 12:01 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 Student Jack Osness helps staff COVID facility near Milwaukee. Read

Lilli Minor, a senior working as a peer health advocate at UW-La Crosse, is this year’s National Student Employee of the Year.
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Minor wins major award Posted 1:26 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 UWL senior Lilli Minor is the National Student Employee of the Year Read

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