Campus Connection

President Barack Obama’s visit to campus Thursday, July 2, marked the first time in university history that a sitting president visited campus. "We are so grateful to President Obama for choosing our campus," said UWL Chancellor Joe Gow prior to the president's remarks. "It’s only fitting that a president who is committed to improving heath care and education comes to La Crosse. People say we have great education and healthcare right here — some of the best in the U.S." Obama spoke to a crowd of about 2,400 people at the Recreational Eagle Center about the economic progress the country has made, but the continued work that needs to be done — particularly in terms of supporting middle class workers. Watch the president's remarks. View a photo album from the president's visit.