https://www.uwlax.edu/news/posts/Campus ConnectionPosts tagged with 'Admissions':2024-02-22T10:38:12.817Zhttps://www.uwlax.edu/news/posts/growing-global-ties/Growing global ties2024-02-22T10:38:12.817Z2024-02-16T08:46:00ZKjerstin Langhttps://uwlax.edu/profile/klang/klang@uwlax.edu
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<h3 class="tagline">UWL welcomes more Malaysian students with expanding list of transfer scholarships</h3>
<p>UW-La Crosse International Student Aditya Anil traveled across world to study on the UWL campus for two main reasons:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>A lower cost compared to similar schools&nbsp;</li><li>A smooth transfer of credits&nbsp;</li></ul><p>Now that he’s here, the UWL junior and economics major is learning more about what he likes. For instance, changing seasons and white fluffy stuff falling from the sky have been an interesting contrast to the humid and hot climate of southern Malaysia. Meanwhile, the close-knit feel of the La Crosse community is a comforting reminder of home.&nbsp;</p><p>Anil is part of a growing population of Malaysian students on campus, the result of strong transfer scholarship programs forming between UWL and several schools in the Southeast Asian country. These programs allow for an easy transfer of credits to UWL, which ultimately saves students time and money on the path to their degree. Upon completion of their junior and senior year at UWL, students earn a UWL degree.&nbsp;</p>
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<h3>UWL's largest international student population</h3>
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<p>Students from Malaysia are now UWL’s largest international student population. The university currently has 21 students who are attending through American Degree Transfer Programs in Malaysia. And numbers are anticipated to grow as UWL will be offering another opportunity for international students from the country. &nbsp;</p><p>Starting in fall 2024, UWL will offer a $7,500 per academic year scholarship for students from Methodist College Kuala Lumpur (MCKL) in Malaysia to study at UWL. One MCKL student will be awarded the new scholarship this spring for the fall 2024 semester. &nbsp;</p><p>“This helps us recruit students who are really academically talented and bring global diversity to the campus,” says International Admissions Counselor Heather Pearson. “We’ve found that the students from MCKL get involved on campus, they seek out opportunities and are motivated students. They are the kind of students we want on campus and this gives us an edge to help bring them here.” &nbsp;</p><p>The new scholarship builds on a successful American Degree Transfer Program (ADTP) Malasia Transfer Scholarship program created several years ago, offering Malaysian students from MCKL and several other Malaysian schools a 50 % reduction on non-resident tuition to complete their degree at UWL. Students who receive the Malaysia Transfer Scholarship have found a seamless transfer of credits to UWL and, upon completion of their program at UWL, earn a UWL degree. &nbsp;</p><p>Anil was one to take advantage of the Malasia Transfer Scholarship. He applied after visiting with Pearson during an information session in Malaysia. Then, Pearson, Anil and his parents met up at a restaurant near MCKL to talk more. </p><p>“My parents were worried about the safety,” Anil recalls. “It was nice to, in a relaxed manner, talk and clear up doubts.” </p><p>He was intrigued to learn that, although the campus is safe and small, it also has features you find in a big city such as visits from major political figures during election season. UWL was a hub for past visits from political figures such as President Joe Biden, Former President Barrack Obama, Former President John F. Kennedy and Former President Gerald Ford, all at various stages in their political careers. Anil finds American politics fascinating and looks forward to being on campus as the 2024 presidential election nears. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;Anil started at UWL in fall 2023. In addition to the snow, seasons, politics, and small city feel, Anil is enjoying the personalized instruction.&nbsp;</p><p>“One appealing thing about UWL was that the classes here were very small. MCKL was a small college too. I've found that is better for my learning – to get a more personal, professional relationship,” he explains. “I was able to do that last semester and I’ve been able to do that this semester too.”&nbsp;</p><p>According to an MCKL story about the agreement, the positive feedback from MCKL students about UWL’s robust support system demonstrates a mutually beneficial relationship between the institutions. In addition to faculty support, students find support outside of classes through various UWL offices that are dedicated to helping students such as International Education &amp; Engagement (IEE), the Office of Multicultural Student Services, Academic Advising and the Recreational Eagle Center. Students can easily find research opportunities on campus as well.&nbsp;</p><p>“IEE was a great help for me because I was coming to a country that was completely different in every aspect,” says Anil. “They helped with adjusting to the culture shock and finding resources to accommodate my needs and interests.”&nbsp;</p>
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<h3>About the Malaysian American Degree Transfer Program (ADTP) Scholarship </h3>
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<p>This scholarship is automatically awarded each semester to transfer students from American Degree Transfer Programs in Malaysia. &nbsp;The scholarship amount is 50% of the non-resident tuition, which is approximately USD $4,400 per year. &nbsp;</p><p>The new $7,500 scholarship recipient will be selected by MCKL. &nbsp;</p><p><a data-mce-href="https://mckl.edu.my/2024/01/12/strengthening-educational-bonds-mckl-and-uwls-exclusive-scholarship-for-adtp-students/" href="https://mckl.edu.my/2024/01/12/strengthening-educational-bonds-mckl-and-uwls-exclusive-scholarship-for-adtp-students/" data-mce-selected="inline-boundary" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read the story from MCKL.</a></p>
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<span class="title">Growing global ties</span>
<span class="date"><span class="label">Posted </span><span data-part="time">8:46 a.m.</span><span data-part="weekday"><span> </span>Friday</span><span data-part="month"><span>, </span>Feb.</span><span data-part="day"><span> </span>16</span><span data-part="year"><span>, </span>2024</span></span>
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<p class="date"><span class="label">Posted </span><span data-part="time">12:41 p.m.</span><span data-part="weekday"><span> </span>Wednesday</span><span data-part="month"><span>, </span>Jan.</span><span data-part="day"><span> </span>24</span><span data-part="year"><span>, </span>2024</span></p>
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<h3 class="tagline">UWL, Western create new pathways for students to launch careers</h3>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">New agreements between UW-La Crosse and Western Technical College have created pathways for students to continue their education and launch successful careers.</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">On Tuesday, Jan. 23, leaders from the two colleges finalized agreements that will allow students to transfer major credits from Western to UWL in five fields: early childhood education, sociology, philosophy, history, and race, gender and sexuality studies.</span><span id="_mce_caret" data-mce-bogus="1" data-mce-type="format-caret"><span data-ccp-props="{"></span></span><span data-contrast="auto"></span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">“This is a win-win, and that’s why you see so many happy faces here today,” said Betsy Morgan, interim chancellor of UWL. “It benefits the students, it benefits (Western) and it benefits UWL because it creates more students with degrees. And that’s what we’re about.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">These agreements build upon an already strong partnership between UWL and Western. While past transfer agreements have centered on general education courses, Tuesday’s signing permits students to transfer credits within their major, shortening their path to earning a degree.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">While most transfer students move from a two-year college to a four-year university, credits earned at UWL can also be transferred to Western.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Roger Stanford, president of Western, says a smoother experience for students will help boost workforce development efforts and lead to a stronger local economy.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">“In the end, for all of our taxpayers and all of our community, the quicker we can get (students) out in the workforce, the less debt they will have to borrow,” he says. “That’s economic mobility, and that helps our students move better in this community.”</span></p>
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<span class="date"><span class="label">Posted </span><span data-part="time">12:41 p.m.</span><span data-part="weekday"><span> </span>Wednesday</span><span data-part="month"><span>, </span>Jan.</span><span data-part="day"><span> </span>24</span><span data-part="year"><span>, </span>2024</span></span>
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<h3>Sam Pierce named Rising Star for campus, community leadership</h3>
<p><span>In helping others take the next step in their lives and careers, <a data-mce-href="/profile/spierce/" href="/profile/spierce/">Sam Pierce</a> took a big step of his own.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>Pierce, associate director of <a data-mce-href="/admissions/" href="/admissions/">Admissions</a> at UW-La Crosse, has been a key contributor to the university’s recent success in student recruitment — including record-setting classes at a time when many universities are experiencing enrollment declines.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>For his service to campus and commitment to the community, Pierce was named a Rising Star Under 40 by the 7 Rivers Alliance in partnership with River Valley Media Group. The award recipients were recognized at a reception Thursday, Oct. 19.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>“I struggle with receiving this kind of recognition, but it’s an honor to be recognized,” says Pierce, ’15 (Student Affairs Administration). “It’s great to know that the people I work with think I’m doing a good job.”</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>In his role, Pierce coordinates the <a data-mce-href="/admissions/start/" href="/admissions/start/">STudent&nbsp;Advising Registration and Transition program</a>, oversees campus visits, advises&nbsp;Admissions counselors and the <a data-mce-href="/vanguard/" href="/vanguard/">Vanguard Organization</a>, and spearheads recruitment efforts at high schools and college fairs.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>Often, Pierce and the teams he supervises serve as one of the first connection points between new and prospective students and UWL.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>It’s&nbsp;an opportunity Pierce does not take for granted.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>“I really enjoy the energy of a college campus,” he says. “It’s just an exciting place where people are ready to take that next step, and it’s fun to be a part of each student’s story.”</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>In his time at UWL, Pierce has seen some students make significant strides in school and in life — from new student, to Vanguard, to proud alumnus.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>“You see them come in as first-year students, and then you see them graduate, and then, sometimes, you’re invited to their wedding&nbsp;or you find out they have kids,” Pierce says. “It’s a great reminder of why we do what we do.”</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>As much as UWL benefits from Pierce and the rest of the outstanding Admissions team, the Admissions team also benefits&nbsp;from UWL’s stellar reputation.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>“We have great staff, great faculty, great students and great buildings,” Pierce says. “That makes it easy to do our job sometimes.&nbsp;We just want to take good care&nbsp;of people — be available, answer questions and help people figure out whether this is the right fit.”</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>Pierce also credits his time in the Student Affairs Administration master's&nbsp;program for enriching his understanding of professional relationships and university operations.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>“It really taught me to empathize with other people in other positions and understand that everyone has a unique role in making the university go,” he says. “You don’t&nbsp;need to be everything for everyone.&nbsp;You just do what you need to do and do it well, and then there are people, offices and programs that are there to help.”</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>Before his work as associate director of Admissions, Pierce served as an Admissions counselor, hall director of Eagle Hall and assistant director of Retuer&nbsp;Hall.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>In addition to his role on campus, Pierce and his wife, Megan, ’16 (<a data-mce-href="/grad/student-affairs-administration/" href="/grad/student-affairs-administration/">Student Affairs Administration</a>), are extremely active in the community.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>They volunteer their time with Rotary Lights, the Grandad Marathon, local Juneteenth festivities and other local events.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>This year, they joined the Oktoberfest Grenadiers, a group of couples who escort the Oktoberfest Royal Family to parades and events throughout the year.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>“Sam has a wonderful ability to connect with families in a way that establishes trust and a sense of belonging,” says <a data-mce-href="/profile/csjoquist/" href="/profile/csjoquist/" data-mce-selected="inline-boundary">Corey Sjoquist</a>, assistant vice chancellor for Admissions and Recruitment. It’s&nbsp;a skill that serves Pierce well on campus and in the community, Sjoquist says, and that stems from Pierce’s upbringing on a Monroe County farm.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>“He learned that work and projects needed to be completed, and his family demonstrated the importance of serving the community,” Sjoquist says. “Those priorities are displayed daily in his current position as associate director of Admissions at UW-La Crosse and his community activities.”</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p>
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<span class="date"><span class="label">Posted </span><span data-part="time">8:26 a.m.</span><span data-part="weekday"><span> </span>Monday</span><span data-part="month"><span>, </span>Oct.</span><span data-part="day"><span> </span>23</span><span data-part="year"><span>, </span>2023</span></span>
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</span>https://www.uwlax.edu/news/posts/forbes-ranks-uwl-at-the-top/Forbes ranks UWL at the top2023-10-02T09:43:58.123Z2023-10-02T04:00:00ZKjerstin Langhttps://uwlax.edu/profile/klang/klang@uwlax.edu
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<h3>UW-La Crosse is No. 2 public college in Wisconsin on America’s Top Colleges List </h3>
<p>UW-La Crosse is ranked the No. 2 public college in Wisconsin on <a data-mce-href="https://www.forbes.com/top-colleges/" href="https://www.forbes.com/top-colleges/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Forbes’ 2023 America's Top Colleges list</a>. The annual list showcases 500 of the finest U.S. colleges that have demonstrated impressive graduation rates, high graduate salaries and great outcomes for low-income students. &nbsp;</p><p>“This impressive ranking is a powerful reflection of the great work our faculty and staff do each day to ensure our UWL students have an outstanding academic experience,” says UWL Chancellor Joe Gow. “Their dedication to student success is an inspiration.”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>UWL boasts: &nbsp;</p><ul><li><a data-mce-href="https://www.forbes.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-la-crosse/?list=top-colleges&amp;sh=7b9eb3efa482" href="https://www.forbes.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-la-crosse/?list=top-colleges&amp;sh=7b9eb3efa482" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-mce-selected="inline-boundary">A high median salary of $102,300 &nbsp;for alumni with 10 or more years of experience per Payscale</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a data-mce-href="https://www.forbes.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-la-crosse/?list=top-colleges&amp;sh=7b9eb3efa482" href="https://www.forbes.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-la-crosse/?list=top-colleges&amp;sh=7b9eb3efa482" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Strong financial support with 77% of the student body receiving financial aid</a> &nbsp;</li><li><a data-mce-href="https://www.forbes.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-la-crosse/?list=top-colleges&amp;sh=7b9eb3efa482" href="https://www.forbes.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-la-crosse/?list=top-colleges&amp;sh=7b9eb3efa482" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A retention rate of 84 % (percentage of students who continue from freshman to sophomore year)</a> &nbsp;</li></ul><p>“Prospective students and families consider many factors in the college search process. A campus visit is often the best way to understand the many reasons why UWL is a great option,” says UWL Assistant Vice Chancellor for Admissions &amp; Recruitment Corey Sjoquist. “The recent ranking by Forbes magazine adds to that list of excellent reasons students choose UWL. It is exciting for UWL to be recognized for its return on investment, student success and alumni influence.” &nbsp;</p><p><strong>Forbes ranks schools based on several factors: &nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>20% graduates’ salaries &nbsp;</li><li>15% graduates’ debt &nbsp;</li><li>15% graduation rate &nbsp;</li><li>15% return on investment &nbsp;</li><li>10% student retention &nbsp;</li><li>10% academic success &nbsp;</li><li>15% Forbes American Leaders List. (A count of how many list makers each school produced on the most recent Forbes 30 Under 30, Forbes 400, Richest Self-Made Women and Most Powerful Women lists, in addition to other measures of alumni success.) &nbsp;</li></ul><p>The top Wisconsin public school was UW-Madison. After UW-La Crosse in the No. 2 spot, UW-Platteville, UW-Eau Claire and UW-Whitewater filled out the top five Wisconsin public colleges. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Princeton University led this year’s Forbes rankings overall. &nbsp;<a data-mce-href="https://www.forbes.com/top-colleges/" href="https://www.forbes.com/top-colleges/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">View the full list</a>. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>UWL continues to remain a top- ranked university on other prominent lists as well, including being named the <a data-mce-href="https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/wi?schoolType=national-universities&amp;_sort=rank&amp;_sortDirection=asc" href="https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/wi?schoolType=national-universities&amp;_sort=rank&amp;_sortDirection=asc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">top-ranked public university in Wisconsin with fewer than 25,000 students</a> on U.S. News &amp; World Report’s national universities list.&nbsp;</p>
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<span class="title">Forbes ranks UWL at the top</span>
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<p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0" data-contrast="auto"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">Enrollment is up at UW-La Crosse on the strength of a</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">n improved retention rate and a</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">nother<span>&nbsp;</span></span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">sizable first-year clas</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">s</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">.</span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0" data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0" data-contrast="auto"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">UWL’s overall enrollment stood at<span>&nbsp;</span></span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">10,</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">327</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">&nbsp;on the 10</span></span><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0" data-contrast="auto"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_Superscript x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0" data-fontsize="11">th</span></span><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0" data-contrast="auto"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">&nbsp;day of the fall semester,<span>&nbsp;</span></span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">eclipsing last year’s mark of 10,302</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">. This year’s total is<span>&nbsp;</span></span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">just 2.4% shy of the university’s record enrollment of 10,580</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">, set</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">&nbsp;in fall 2019.</span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0" data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0" data-contrast="auto"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">UWL also exceeded its target of 2,200 first-year students by 4.3%, with a<span>&nbsp;</span></span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">class of 2,2</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">9</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">4.<span>&nbsp;</span></span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">Last year, UWL welcomed a record-setting first-year class<span>&nbsp;</span></span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">of 2,308.</span></span></p><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0"><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0" data-ccp-props="{"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0" data-contrast="auto"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">Retention was a key factor in this year’s gains. UWL retained 86.5% of the 2022-23 first-year class — the highest mark in a decade and the fifth-highest mark in the past 50 years.</span></span></span></p>
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<p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0" data-contrast="auto"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0"><span>“Our <a data-mce-href="/academic-affairs/student-success-catalog/" href="/academic-affairs/student-success-catalog/">Student Success programs</a> are a big reason why we have such a strong retention rate after</span><span>&nbsp;</span><span>last year's record-setting class,” says <a data-mce-href="/profile/gengen/" href="/profile/gengen/">Grace Engen, director of Institutional Research, Assessment &amp; Planning</a> at UWL.</span><span>&nbsp;“Some people might wonder, with the</span><span>&nbsp;</span><span>size of last year’s class: ‘Did they just accept more students? Will they be able to</span><span>&nbsp;</span><span>retain them?’&nbsp;</span><span>I am glad to share that those students are thriving,&nbsp;</span><span>and&nbsp;they have returned to UWL&nbsp;at one of the highest rates</span><span>&nbsp;</span><span>we’ve&nbsp;ever had.”</span><span>&nbsp;</span></span></span></p><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0" data-contrast="auto"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">Adds <a data-mce-href="/profile/csjoquist/" href="/profile/csjoquist/">Corey Sjoquist, assistant vice chancellor for Admissions &amp; Recruitment</a>: “Our focus on retention and student success<span>&nbsp;</span></span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">isn’t</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">&nbsp;limited to just one division —<span>&nbsp;</span></span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">it’s</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">&nbsp;multifaceted and campus-wide. We work<span>&nbsp;</span></span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">really hard</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">&nbsp;at retaining students every year</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">, and it continues to be a top-of-mind item<span>&nbsp;</span></span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">fo</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">r us.”</span></span></p>
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<p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0" data-contrast="auto"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">UWL’s enrollment of summer and fall transfer students also increased, from 351 last year to 358.</span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0" data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0" data-contrast="auto"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">Graduate enrollment dipped slightly, from 928 last year to 921.</span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0" data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0" data-contrast="auto"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">International enrollment is almost identical to last year, a</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">nd</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">&nbsp;so is the university’s ethnic and racial diversity. Approximately&nbsp;</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">10.2% of UWL</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">&nbsp;students identify as</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">&nbsp;students of colo</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">r</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">, defined as<span>&nbsp;</span></span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">Black, American Indian, Hispanic, Native Hawaiian, Asian and multiracial.</span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0" data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0" data-contrast="auto"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">UWL’s&nbsp;stable enrollment is in stark contrast to national trends in higher education. A shrinking number of high school graduates, paired with lingering effects of COVID-19, has caused enrollment to drop across the country.</span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0" data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0" data-contrast="auto"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">The</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">&nbsp;ability to recruit and<span>&nbsp;</span></span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">retain</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">&nbsp;students<span>&nbsp;</span></span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">has been crucial<span>&nbsp;</span></span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">to UWL’s short-term and long-term success.</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">&nbsp;It also brings significant benefits to La Crosse’s economy, as students support local businesses<span>&nbsp;</span></span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">through spending and employment.</span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0" data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0" data-contrast="auto"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">Sjoquist says the<span>&nbsp;</span></span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">relationship between<span>&nbsp;</span></span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">UWL</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">&nbsp;and the surrounding community is mutually beneficial</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">&nbsp;— a strong university&nbsp;</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">in</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">&nbsp;a vibrant city,<span>&nbsp;</span></span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">together creating an attractive<span>&nbsp;</span></span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">destination</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0">&nbsp;for students.</span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0" data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0" data-contrast="auto"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW174999731 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0"><span>“It’s the perfect combination of quality academic programs, great faculty and staff, modern facilities, and a beautiful city,”</span><span>&nbsp;</span><span>Sjoquist&nbsp;says. “Our Admissions team is out there</span><span>&nbsp;</span><span>recruiting at high schools and college fairs.</span><span>&nbsp;</span><span>I think people&nbsp;see that warm reception, and they feel that excitement when they visit campus and&nbsp;the city of&nbsp;La Crosse.</span> <span>They want to be a part of the energy at UWL.”</span></span></span></p>
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<h3 class="tagline">Chancellor Gow shares keys to UWL’s success at Board of Regents meeting </h3>
<p><span data-contrast="none">During the UW System Board of Regents meeting at UW-La Crosse on Thursday, July 6, Chancellor Joe Gow revealed “The Keys to UWL’s Success: Great Partnerships and Extraordinary People.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">“As a chancellor, as any leader, you can have the best intentions and the brightest ideas. But none of that matters unless you have the right people in the right positions to help all of us succeed,” Gow said. “Just like our university would not be the same without our people, our community would not be the same without partnerships. All across the region, we’ve found eager partners who share our vision for building a better La Crosse and a stronger Wisconsin.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">Gow highlighted two of UWL’s many partners in the La Crosse area, </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ88ngSoW2Y" data-mce-href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ88ngSoW2Y"><span data-contrast="none">Kwik Trip</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> and </span><a href="https://youtu.be/zNLhQpbKzt8" data-mce-href="https://youtu.be/zNLhQpbKzt8"><span data-contrast="none">Mayo Clinic Health System</span></a><span data-contrast="none">. Both play key roles in supporting the university’s workforce development efforts.</span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">He also discussed UWL’s award-winning </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A2XCWVjX60" data-mce-href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A2XCWVjX60"><span data-contrast="none">Community Engaged Learning program</span></a><span data-contrast="none">, which pairs local organizations with students and faculty who are uniquely qualified to help those organizations overcome challenges.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">“At UWL, we recognize and embrace the important role we play in workforce development,” Gow explained. “And we know that industry standards are constantly changing. So it’s crucial for us to remain nimble and responsive in how we prepare students for their future careers.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">Later, Gow detailed how UWL’s </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PdDKHdhl-4" data-mce-href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PdDKHdhl-4"><span data-contrast="none">ACCESS Center</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> increases access to a UWL education by providing personalized accommodations for students with disabilities.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">He closed by honoring two people who left a special mark at UWL.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBltTFXKNLw" data-mce-href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBltTFXKNLw"><span data-contrast="none">Truman Lowe</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> was a UWL alum who went on to become a world-renowned artist and a beloved professor at UW-Madison. Last October, UWL dedicated its Center for the Arts to Lowe, who died in 2019.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">“Now, when students walk into our Center for the Arts, they see Truman’s name in big letters above the door,” Gow said. “We hope it encourages them to learn more about Truman and everything he stood for. And we hope it inspires them to pursue their own dreams, wherever they lead.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB-VT5uN3xI" data-mce-href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB-VT5uN3xI"><span data-contrast="none">Tom Volk</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> was a longtime professor in UWL’s Biology Department and one of the world’s foremost experts on fungi. Amid frequent health challenges, Volk never lost his enthusiasm for life, nor his passion for sharing his knowledge with others. He died in 2022, leaving a remarkable legacy.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">“In everything he did, he was unapologetically himself — passionate, vulnerable, authentic. And with a zest for life that was all his own,” Gow said. “I have not met another person who embodies the human spirit quite like Tom Volk.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Other highlights</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">UWL is the No. 1 public university in Wisconsin with fewer than 25,000 students, according to U.S. News &amp; World Report’s ranking of the best national universities for 2022-23. Before being promoted to this national category, UWL was the top-ranked comprehensive campus in UW System for 21 consecutive years.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">UWL’s enrollment remains strong despite declines around the state and across the nation. Last fall, UWL welcomed its largest first-year class in history: 2,308 students. It’s a record that may not stand for long; first-year enrollment for 2023-24 is looking strong as well.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">Last winter, <a href="/news/posts/photos-inside-uwls-fieldhouse/" data-mce-href="/news/posts/photos-inside-uwls-fieldhouse/">UWL opened its Fieldhouse</a> to the campus community. The 144,000-square-foot facility supports a variety of activities and user groups, including track and field competitions, student recreation, and exercise and sport science research.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">UWL’s track and field teams had a sensational season this spring. The women’s team won the indoor and outdoor national championships, while the men’s team won the indoor national championship. Both teams were <a href="https://uwlathletics.com/news/2023/6/12/track-field-teams-in-college-athlete-day.aspx?return=/news/posts/" data-mce-href="https://uwlathletics.com/news/2023/6/12/track-field-teams-in-college-athlete-day.aspx?return=/news/posts/">invited to the White House</a>, where they were recognized by Vice President Kamala Harris as part of College Athlete Day.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<span class="title">Reflections from a first-year student</span>
<span class="date"><span class="label">Posted </span><span data-part="time">9:05 a.m.</span><span data-part="weekday"><span> </span>Thursday</span><span data-part="month"><span>, </span>June</span><span data-part="day"><span> </span>22</span><span data-part="year"><span>, </span>2023</span></span>
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Third in a series: General education and studying skills
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</span>https://www.uwlax.edu/news/posts/first-year-student-reflections/First-year-student reflections2023-06-16T11:43:02.05Z2023-06-16T11:43:02.05ZKjerstin Langhttps://uwlax.edu/profile/klang/klang@uwlax.edu
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<span class="date"><span class="label">Posted </span><span data-part="time">11:43 a.m.</span><span data-part="weekday"><span> </span>Friday</span><span data-part="month"><span>, </span>June</span><span data-part="day"><span> </span>16</span><span data-part="year"><span>, </span>2023</span></span>
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Second in a series: Advice for future students … ‘buckle up’ and start living these tips now
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</span>https://www.uwlax.edu/news/posts/richland-county/Richland County2023-04-21T13:27:48.493Z2023-04-21T13:19:00ZYoo Mee Howardhttps://uwlax.edu/profile/yhoward/yhoward@uwlax.edu
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<p class="date"><span class="label">Posted </span><span data-part="time">1:19 p.m.</span><span data-part="weekday"><span> </span>Friday</span><span data-part="month"><span>, </span>April</span><span data-part="day"><span> </span>21</span><span data-part="year"><span>, </span>2023</span></p>
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<h3>UWL to offer tuition reduction for Richland students</h3>
<p>Students from Richland County will be able to attend UW-La Crosse for the same tuition they would have paid at UW-Platteville Richland in Richland Center.</p><p>The reduced tuition will save Richland County students $1,505 a semester for the 2023-24 academic year as they work toward their associate degree.</p><p>With in-person, degree-bearing courses at UW-Platteville Richland set to end this July, UWL Chancellor Joe Gow says Richland Center students reached out for assistance during a recent Board of Regents meeting. He offered to help them pursue their educational dreams. While UWL cannot financially support classes at the Richland campus, the university is eager to help Richland students complete their associate's and bachelor’s degrees.</p><p>All newly enrolled undergraduate degree-seeking Richland County residents to UWL with less than 60 college credits earned will pay the discounted tuition rate. Upon completion of 60 credits, traditional UWL undergraduate tuition and fees will be assessed for further study at UWL.</p><p>The tuition rate begins in fall 2023 for newly enrolled students. Currently enrolled students are not eligible.</p><p>“We’re eager to assist students from Richland County who are looking to continue their education,” says Gow.</p><p>“Our admissions counselors are enthusiastic to make their transfer to UWL as seamless as possible.” </p><p><a data-mce-href="/admissions/" href="/admissions/">UWL Admissions</a> staff welcomed students from the Richland campus in February to provide personal credit evaluations and answer transfer admission questions, along with providing a tour. That was followed up in April with UWL staff traveling to Richland for a transfer fair.</p><p>Richland students can get more information about tuition costs by contacting the Admissions Office at 608.785.8939 or <a href="/admissions/contact-us/contact-the-admissions-office/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="/admissions/contact-us/contact-the-admissions-office/" rel="noopener">www.uwlax.edu</a>.</p>
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