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UWL has been recognized as a top school for military and veteran students by the Military Times.

Best for veterans Posted 10:33 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 UWL named No. 35 in the Midwest, Military Times Best for Vets Read

UW-La Crosse earned a gold designation in the 2023-24 Military Friendly Schools survey. Campus leaders say the rating reinforces UWL’s commitment to the education and growth of student veterans and their families.

Military friendly Posted 9 a.m. Monday, March 20, 2023 UWL earns gold rating for supporting military and veteran students Read

UWL Veteran Education Benefits Coordinator Jane Brannan with her family after her son Joe's graduation from basic training in 2012. From left, Jane Brannan holding her youngest child Jennifer; Joe, oldest son; Jack, middle son; Sandy Brannan, her mother; and James Brannan, her dad. The Brannan Family Student Veteran and Military-Connected Student Scholarship will assist many students with connections to the Armed Forces.

'Every bit counts' Posted 11:15 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2022 UWL veterans benefit coordinator helps address a challenge she sees for the students she serves Read

The UW-La Crosse Eagle Battalion receives a ribbon in recognition of the 2021 MacArthur Award. The award is given annually to the best ROTC battalion in the Midwest's Third Brigade, which comprises 42 military science programs in 10 states.

'A huge day for our program' Posted 2:44 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2022 UWL's Eagle Battalion recognized as best in region Read

UW-La Crosse earned a gold designation in the 2022-23 Military Friendly Schools survey. Campus leaders say the rating underscores UWL's growing commitment to student veterans and their families.

Very military friendly Posted 9:13 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2022 UWL earns gold rating for supporting military students Read

The ROTC Eagle Battalion has been named the Best ROTC Battalion in the Midwest’s 3rd Brigade. The region includes 42 military science programs in all sizes of colleges in 10 Midwestern states. In February 2021, the battalion won the Northern Warfare Challenge, a growing competition of endurance.

Special forces Posted 8:42 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20, 2021 UW-La Crosse’s Eagle Battalion tops in region 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

The Eagle Battalion competes during the 2021 Northern Warfare Challenge in Hixon Forest in February. This year, UWL's ROTC program is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding.

50 years strong Posted 8:08 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021 Military program marches on Read

1st Lt. Alastair Keys, ’17, right, and his competition partner, 1st Lt. Vince Paikowski.

Ranger repeat Posted 8:56 a.m. Friday, June 4, 2021 1st Lt. Keys finishes tops in grueling national competition Read

UW-La Crosse earned a silver designation in the 2021-22 Military Friendly Schools survey, an improvement over the bronze it received last year. Colleges are evaluated in a variety of areas, including student retention, job placement and loan default rates for student veterans.

Military friendly Posted 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 UWL earns silver rating for supporting military students Read

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