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For UWL's Michael Quintero Bungert, who will graduate Sunday with a bachelor's degree in social studies education, college has been a time of self-reflection and self-exploration. “Coming from a small town in Minnesota, it was hard for me to fully develop or express my identity as both Mexican and American,

Finding himself Posted 1:56 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 UWL helped December grad explore his identity, prepare for his future Read

Karin Wright, a student in UWL's Physician Assistant Program, took first place in this year's Say it in 6 contest through Graduate & Extended Learning. The judges said Wright's submission — “We study today to serve tomorrow” — best captured a day in the life of a graduate student.

Say it in 6 Posted 1:04 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021 Karin Wright captures grad student experience in six award-winning words Read

West Salem Veterinarian Cord Brundage, a lecturer in the UWL Biology Department, takes the temperature of a cat held by UWL pre-vet student Ashlynn Lueck. UWL is working with the Coulee Region Humane Society to test a new type of pet thermometer that can be used under a dog or cat’s arm rather than rectally — often a stressful procedure for both pets and their owners.

Pet partnership Posted 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 UWL students probing alternative procedure Read

Edith Ben-Eboh, a junior majoring in public health and community health education, recently received the UWL Student Association's Women of Color Scholarship. “I’m happy someone saw something in me and felt I deserved this,

‘An honor I didn’t expect’ Posted 4:37 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 Edith Ben-Eboh recognized for academics, community involvement Read

Thanks to a donation from Andy Temte, '88, and Kaplan Professional in La Crosse, UWL's new Kaplan Finance Lab is providing College of Business Administration students with transformative, real-world learning experiences.

The future of finance Posted 3:06 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 UWL’s Kaplan Finance Lab inspires tomorrow’s investors Read

Gavin DuPont, a senior marketing major and avid photographer, recently had one of his photos featured on the cover of The Catalyst. “It’s the best confidence rush in the world knowing that this it — this is what you’ve worked for,

‘The best confidence rush’ Posted 1:09 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 Students showcase creative talents through virtual publication, The Catalyst Read

Peyton Paulson, a senior geography major at UWL, traveled across the Midwest conducting bathymetric surveys as part of an internship with JF Brennan this summer. The internship helped him land a full-time job with the La Crosse-based company following his graduation in December.

‘Always more to learn’ Posted 7 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 Summer internships with JF Brennan create hands-on experiences Read

Students in Assistant Professor Kristina LaPlant’s senior capstone course have designed and distributed a community needs assessment to pinpoint the biggest areas of need in the Coulee Region.

Tackling big issues Posted 8:36 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 Students launch survey to identify community needs Read

Four UWL transfer students shared their stories as part of National Transfer Student Week (Oct. 18-22).

Finding a home at UWL Posted 11:47 a.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 Read our four-part series celebrating UWL transfer students Read

Manigbe Kenneh, a transfer student majoring in biology with pre-med track, says students should take advantage of the resources around them.

'My journey has not been a linear one' Posted 9:56 a.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 Curiosity and strong program reputation brought transfer student Manigbe Kenneh to UWL Read

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