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UWL’s new Visual & Performing Arts Living Learning Community (LLC) in Wentz Hall brings together students who share a passion for the arts. Where art lives Posted 1:55 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2025 UWL’s newest Living Learning Community supports students’ artistic passions  Read more about Where art lives The  latest recognition adds to a growing list of accolades for UWL. The university has been named among the nation’s best colleges by Forbes, U.S. News & World Report and Niche.com. UWL recognized among best colleges in the U.S. Posted 1:43 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2025 Money.com ranking highlights quality, affordability and student outcomes Read more about UWL recognized among best colleges in the U.S. 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 more about State approves funding to complete Prairie Springs Rupsa Bhowmick uses artificial intelligence—specifically machine learning techniques such as decision trees, random forests, and XGBoost with explainable AI (XAI) approaches—to improve classification and prediction of rapidly intensifying cyclones. Her models analyze environmental factors such as ocean temperature, wind patterns, and humidity to improve early warning systems.  Can extreme weather be predicted? Posted 1:31 p.m. Friday, June 27, 2025 UWL researcher uses artificial intelligence to help protect vulnerable communities from the world’s most dangerous storms  Read more about Can extreme weather be predicted? Lauryn Wiesman is starting her senior year at UWL in the fall. She is majoring in Spanish education and teaching English to speakers of other languages. Building a future with bilingualism Posted 1:31 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Wiesman prepares to teach and support English learners with heart and fluency Read more about Building a future with bilingualism 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 more about A love of the land 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 more about Flying into the future 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 more about 'A huge step backwards' Kaaviyashri Saraboji is a first-year graduate student from India studying software engineering. She won UWL's Annual 3 Minute Grad Project competition in March for her presentation on AI-Driven System to Prevent Animal-Vehicle Collisions. Nature-inspired innovation Posted 10:56 a.m. Thursday, May 15, 2025 Graduate student uses AI to tackle animal-vehicle collisions Read more about Nature-inspired innovation Students in Adam Schneider's plant taxonomy course tackled a real-world challenge by identifying a plant species for the City of La Crosse. Mystery solved Posted 10:43 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2025 Biology students identify unknown plant for City of La Crosse Read more about Mystery solved

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