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Bryan Caplan, an economist and professor at George Mason University, says the influx of Afghan immigrants to the Coulee Region has the potential to boost the local economy. Caplan explained why during a virtual conversation with Adam Hoffer, associate professor of economics at UWL.

The case for immigration Posted 12:46 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 Economist explains how Afghan immigrants can help boost the economy Read

ROTC students from UW-La Crosse, Viterbo University and Winona State University joined forced with La Crosse's Outdoor Recreation Alliance to replace a bridge on a hiking trail in Hixon Forest. “It’s cool to look back,” UWL junior Isaiah Voiland says, “and know that you’ve made a difference.”

Bridging the gap Posted 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021 Local ROTC students give back through Hixon bridge project Read

La Crosse’s higher education institutions will host a virtual discussion Tuesday, Oct. 19, to help the community support and understand our new Afghan neighbors.

Getting to know our Afghan neighbors Posted 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 Virtual event Oct. 19 will explore refugee resettlement Read

Lisa Klein, UWL Community Engagement Coordinator, loads toys collected for Afghan children at Fort McCoy. The two-week, campus-wide effort netted around 400 toys.

Play time Posted 10:09 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021 Campus toy drive for Afghan children a success Read

Benjamin Wittig is a graduate student at UW-La Crosse studying Recreation Management. Over the last year, Wittig has worked as UWL Associate Professor Daniel Plunkett’s graduate assistant researching the effects of COVID-19 on travel and tourism.

Outdoor Recreation – It’s Truly Coulee Posted 9:37 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021 UWL grad student shares what happened to Coulee Region travel and tourism during COVID-19 Read

All are welcome Posted 10:49 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 2021 La Crosse installs inclusive signs in city parks Read

Curtain call Posted 12:07 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 UWL Theatre Department announces 2021-22 theatre season Read

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