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September at UWL

September at UWL

Relive the month through our favorite images

Posted 2:28 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025

A twilight view of campus and beyond.



Returning to campus, celebrating successes and diving into the first month of a new academic year. Take a look at some of our favorite photos from September at UWL.



The class of 2029 stands shoulder to shoulder for the traditional class photo at Roger Harring Stadium, Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex.
A record first-year class in numbers, and in enthusiasm.

Read more about UWL's record-setting first-year class.

Students, staff and faculty gather for the annual International Education & Engagement Ice Scream Social, welcoming international students to campus.
Chancellor Beeby greets students and colleagues between bites of ice cream.
Anticipation and excitement as students walk to their first classes.
The obligatory first-day picture to send to the family.
Eagle Fest never fails to draw a crowd for food, fun and festivities.
Dr. Wags/Rossi, UWL's Canine Companions Facility Dog, was a hit at Eagle Fest — and everywhere he goes.
Lisa Kruse, professor of sociology and criminal justice, converses with students. UWL recently added a criminology major that will open new doors for students pursuing careers in criminal justice and related fields.

Read more about UWL's criminology major.

Chancellor Beeby directs the Screaming Eagles Marching Band during Maroon Tunes in Riverside Park.
A sliver of the large crowd supporting the band at Maroon Tunes.
Collge of Business Administration faculty, staff and students celebrate the naming of Hetzel Commons in the lower level of Wittich Hall. The space honors former Vice Chancellor for Administration & Finance Bob Hetzel.

Read more about Hetzel's impact and support of UWL.

Fans fill the bleachers for the first home football game.
Biology graduate student Mariah Rogers (kneeling) enlisted a furry friend to assist with a recent hunt for truffle fungi.
Students enjoy painting outdoors with Professor of Art Jennifer Williams.
An artistic eye.
The Research Vessel Prairie Springs cuts through calm waters on the Mississippi River.
Gov. Tony Evers gets a crash course in environmental science from Professor Colin Belby during a tour of the Prairie Springs Science Center.

Read more about UWL's plans to complete the Prairie Springs Science Center.

Evers even tried his hand at flying a drone — with a little help from Professor Niti Mishra.
Staff, parents and children make their way from the Campus Child Center to the Student Union during the annual Oktoberfest Children's Parade. The parade dates back to the 1980s, making it nearly as old as the center itself.


A wonderful way to start Oktoberfest and mark the arrival of fall at UWL.

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