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Even a simple gesture like holding a hand can offer comfort to someone nearing the end of life. Studying connection at life’s end Posted 4:26 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 Dean’s distinguished research fellowship captures social realities of dying individuals Read more about Studying connection at life’s end UWL has great resources to teach water-related courses with the Mississippi River and other waters not far from campus. Faculty regularly teach lab courses with field components that take advantage of the natural surroundings. Bright futures in freshwater Posted 8:53 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2025 New course will expose students to water careers, tackling contamination issues with hands-on field and lab experience Read more about Bright futures in freshwater Andrew Hamilton, UWL biology student, is researching Eastern Hemlock trees that face various threats to their survival, including this small aphid-like bug called Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA). A summer of discovery Posted 1:44 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2025 Student research on tree health, history, medications and more showcased at UWL’s College of Science and Health Symposium  Read more about A summer of discovery With the rapid growth of Esports, UWL opened its own “EZONE,” a recreational esports and gaming space inside the Recreational Eagle Center in 2022 to meet the demand from gamers. An Esports edge? Posted 8:37 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2025 UWL study reveals cognitive gains from competitive gaming Read more about An Esports edge? One year after Ron and Jane Rada established the Rada Endowed Fellowships in River Studies, River Studies Center leaders Eric Strauss and Colin Belby are putting the gift to work — fueling innovation and expanding the program’s impact. A lasting investment Posted 2:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Rada Endowed Fellowships strengthen UWL’s River Studies Center, support faculty leadership Read more about A lasting investment Levi and Verna Blackdeer led a workshop on the UW-La Crosse campus demonstrating their Indigenous art of deer hide design.Levi and Verna Blackdeer led a workshop on the UW-La Crosse campus demonstrating their Indigenous art of deer hide design. Deer hides and heritage Posted 10:01 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Ho-Chunk artists bring deer hide art to life during UWL workshop Read more about Deer hides and heritage 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?

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