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Jim Reynolds, ’77, has been selected for the Lincoln Leadership Prize, a prestigious award previously won by Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Sandra Day O'Connor and other luminaries. He is pictured here during a 2017 speaking engagement at UWL. Celebrating a life of service Posted 10:20 a.m. Sunday, March 12, 2023 Alum Jim Reynolds receives prestigious Lincoln Leadership Prize Read more about Celebrating a life of service Ava Krause, a sophomore education major, and Jenasea Hameister, a junior public administration major, each received a $3,000 Tommy G. Thompson Leadership Scholarship. Thompson Center kudos Posted 3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 Two from UWL earn $3,000 state scholarships Read more about Thompson Center kudos Kaspar Korjus speaks on “e-Governance: A Digital Reboot of the Democratic State” Thursday, March 2, in the Student Union. ‘A Digital Vision of the State’ Posted 3:16 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 Estonian technology leader to speak at UW-La Crosse Read more about ‘A Digital Vision of the State’ The UWL in Madison event is a chance for current students to connect with Madison-based alumni and learn more about career and internship opportunities. UWL in Madison Posted 3:02 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 Students to connect with alumni working in state’s capital Read more about UWL in Madison
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Anthony Chergosky

Anthony Chergosky, Political Science & Public Administration, was interviewed by Dan Simmons and Michael Wines of the New York Times on Nov. 12.

Submitted on: Nov. 13, 2022

Abi Reiter

Abi Reiter, Political Science & Public Administration student, presented "Empowering the Vote for Special Groups" at League of Women Voters on Oct. 11 online. Discussed barriers and solutions when college students vote and register to vote.

Submitted on: Oct. 12, 2022

Anthony Chergosky, Agatha Hultquist and Adam Van Liere

Anthony Chergosky, Agatha Hultquist and Adam Van Liere, all Political Science & Public Administration, presented "Does Modality Matter? Evaluating the effects of in-person and online simulations on student learning in introductory courses" at International Studies Association - South Annual Conference on Oct. 7 in St. Augustine, Florida.

Submitted on: Oct. 10, 2022

James Szymalak

James Szymalak, Political Science & Public Administration, presented "FIRE Faculty Promoting Free Expression on Your Campus (and Why You Should)" at FIRE Faculty Network Webinar on Sept. 28 online. FIRE Vice President of Student Outreach Molly Nocheck joined UW-Stout Professor Tim Shiell and UW-La Crosse assistant professor James Szymalak for a discussion on how to effectively advocate for free expression on campus, and how students and faculty can work together in pursuit of this common goal.

Submitted on: Oct. 9, 2022

Anthony Chergosky

Anthony Chergosky, Political Science & Public Administration, was interviewed by Lisa Pugh of Wisconsin Eye on Sept. 26. The interview appeared on the show "Newsmakers," and the topic of the show was "Highlighting the Race in the Third Congressional District."

Submitted on: Sept. 29, 2022