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Operation: Riverwatch, a community effort led by local college students, is back for another year of promoting public safety along the Mississippi River.

A community effort Posted 3:02 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 Operation: RiverWatch prioritizes safety, seeks volunteers for new year Read

Construction on the second half of the Prairie Springs Science Center will begin in spring 2026, and is expected to be completed by fall 2028.

State approves funding to complete Prairie Springs Posted 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2025 UWL science facility will bolster education, research, workforce development Read

UWL College of Business Administration faculty and Mayo Clinic Health System leaders merged academic insight with industry expertise to help shape a better healthcare experience for all. [Pictured left to right: Uzay Damali and Tanner Holst, '01]

From campus to clinic Posted 8:50 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2025 UWL, Mayo leaders collaborate on healthcare technology research Read

UWL Senior Ilee Smith, a public health and community health education major, co-led a REAL Girls running and leadership program at Southern Bluffs Elementary School this spring. Inspired by faculty who emphasize community engagement, Smith says the experience will help prepare her for a future in leading health initiatives.

Finding your pace and potential Posted 10:51 a.m. Thursday, June 19, 2025 UWL student inspires confidence, leadership in young girls though after school running club Read

John Kelly, associate professor of geography and environmental science, volunteers as a conservation easement monitor with the Mississippi Valley Conservancy. His work not only helps protect the Driftless Region but also enriches his students’ education — bringing lessons to life far beyond the classroom.

A love of the land Posted 1:54 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2025 John Kelly’s volunteer work serves Driftless Region, enriches classroom learning Read

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

A partnership between UWL and Mathy Construction this spring offered students the chance to use aerial mapping and advanced drone technology, as well as learn about career opportunities with a local company.

Flying into the future Posted 9 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2025 Students gain career-ready skills with Mathy Construction partnership Read

UWL's Adapted Physical Education program, funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education for over 40 years, will no longer receive federal support, the university has learned. Program leaders, parents and partners say this would be a tremendous loss.

'A huge step backwards' Posted 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Federal cuts threaten UWL program serving children with disabilities Read

Ryan Sands, a 2015 UWL graduate, says the new partnership of his alma mater with his employer J.F. Brennan Company will help students receive specific skills making them job-ready. “This should build networking with local employers and provide training on potential career fields for future students,” says Sands.

Powerful partners Posted 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 UWL, Brennan agreement strengthens college experience Read

Oktoberfest Royalty joins the campus community for the Child Center Parade during Oktoberfest week in 2019.

How did we get this German tradition? Posted 12:44 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022 UWL’s Brad Quarberg shares the history of the annual Oktoberfest in La Crosse Read

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