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September at UWL

September at UWL

Relive the month through our favorite images

Posted 7 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026

No one is more excited for a new academic year than UWL's Vanguards.



Classes are back in session, favorite traditions have returned and campus is once again alive with energy. Take a look at some of our favorite photos from September at UWL.


Student-athletes supply some muscle, helping students move into the residence halls.
One last photo with parents before the goodbyes.
New Student Orientation kicked off with convocation at Roger Harring Stadium at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex. The class of 2030 gathered for a photo to commemorate the moment.
Students enjoy a picnic on the Union Lawn following convocation.
Students from International Education & Engagement students were photobombed by Stryker at the Eagle "L" sculpture. Since being installed in June, the sculpture has been a popular backdrop for photos.


A drummer from the Screaming Eagles Marching Band gets down while playing at the International Education & Engagement Ice SCREAM Social.
A first-day photo to send to the family.
All smiles while walking between classes on the first day of the fall semester.
During a campus visit, Gov. Tony Evers chatted with students in Marissa Eckrote-Nordland's Microeconomics and Public Policy course.


A gorgeous night at Maroon Tunes in Riverside Park, where the Screaming Eagle Marching Band played for UWL alumni and community members.
Chancellor James Beeby directs the marching band at Maroon Tunes as the sun sets over the Mississippi River.
Work continues on the second phase of the Prairie Springs Science Center, on the former footprint of Cowley Hall.
Students perform their best eagle screech at Eagle Fest.
Hundreds of students flocked to Badger Street Mall for UWL's sixth-annual Eagle Fest celebration, featuring food, activities, booths, live music and more.
Holding a praying mantis during Biopalooza. The event allows students to explore spaces and opportunities in UWL's Biology Department.


The UWL student section joins Stryker in showing their school pride at the Eagles' first home football game of the season.
The Screaming Eagles Marching Band plays "The Star Spangled Banner" while players look to the American Flag.
A sea of maroon cheers on the Eagles.
This year's Oktoberfest Royal Family performs for children from UWL's Campus Child Center, part of the university's family-friendly offerings leading into Oktoberfest weekend.
Caleb Colon-Rivera, director of UWL's Center for Civil Dialogue and Civic Engagement, chats with Associate Professor of Global Cultures & Languages Omar Granados for Hispanic Heritage Month.
A drone's eye view of the UWL Class of 2030.

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