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UW System Interim President Tommy Thompson began his visit to UWL Monday, Feb. 28, with a question-and-answer session with Chancellor Joe Gow, attended by campus and community leaders.

Tommy Thompson Day Posted 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2022 Thompson visits UWL for final time as UW System’s interim president Read

UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow gives his opening remarks for the spring semester Wednesday, Jan. 19, in the Bluffs room of the Student Union. Gow announced the largest donation in school history — a $2.2 million estate gift from Bill and Yvonne Hyde, supporting the English Department and Murphy Library.

Groundbreaking gift Posted 1:54 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022 Gow’s address highlighted by largest donation in school history Read

The Chancellor’s Volunteer Service Award, to be awarded annually in the spring, will recognize students for their yearly service hours at four levels, ranging from 25 to more than 101 hours.

Campus acclaim Posted 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 Chancellor’s Service Award to recognize student volunteers Read

UWL's class of 2025 is the largest first-year class in school history. Corey Sjoquist, assistant vice chancellor for Admissions & Recruitment, says this is a testament to several factors, including the work of UWL's Admissions Office and the widespread appeal of a UWL education.

Largest class in history Posted 9:19 a.m. Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 UWL sets record for first-year students; overall enrollment drops Read

Joe Gow addresses faculty and staff Wednesday, Sept. 1, during his opening remarks for the fall semester. Gow announced three new diversity and inclusion initiatives, including a proposal to name the Student Union and the Center for the Arts in honor of two outstanding UWL alumni of color.

Driving diversity Posted 2:22 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021 D&I initiatives the focus of Chancellor Gow’s opening remarks Read

UW System Interim President Tommy Thompson discusses the importance of vaccinations Wednesday during a picnic attended by UWL students, faculty and staff. On Wednesday, UWL became the first comprehensive campus in the System to achieve a 70% student vaccination rate.

A vaccine victory Posted 3:44 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, 2021 UWL hits 70% student vaccination goal, pledges to go beyond Read

UW System Interim President Tommy Thompson received the 2020-21 Higher Education Advocate Award from the UWL Student Association on Friday. “I’ve never received an award from students in my whole life,” Thompson said. “This is very, very, very special.”

An ardent advocate Posted 9:11 p.m. Monday, May 17, 2021 President Thompson receives UWL Student Association’s Higher Education Advocate Award Read

Chancellor Joe Gow shared the following column in the La Crosse Tribune.

Reflecting on COVID-19 Posted 2:26 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2021 At UWL, pandemic has sparked ingenuity, partnerships, reflection Read

Chancellor Joe Gow used a new format to give his Opening Remarks to campus Friday, giving viewers a tour of Graff Main Hall and checking in with UWL's five vice chancellors. “It’s so exciting to know that on Monday we’ll have classes back and get things moving again,” Gow said.

New semester brings challenges, opportunities Posted 2:12 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 UWL leaders addressed the campus community Friday Read

UWL’s Community Engagement Council has released a Civic Action Plan detailing how the university aims to bolster student education and address critical issues throughout the community. “The purpose of the UWL CAP is to renew the university’s commitment to the Wisconsin Idea … which is a guiding philosophy that education should influence people’s lives beyond the classroom,” explains Lisa Klein, UWL’s community engagement coordinator.

Committed to the community Posted 1:11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 Civic Action Plan details UWL community engagement efforts Read

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