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May at UWL

May at UWL

Relive the month through our favorite images

Posted 9:11 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2026

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Emotional endings, new beginnings and a whole lot to celebrate — the last month of the 2025-26 academic year had it all. Take a look at some of our favorite photos from May at UWL.



The Campus Child Center, led by Ashley Franzo and Melissa Walbrun, marked 40 years on campus with a community celebration.

Read more about the Campus Child Center's latest milestone.

Touch-A-Truck at the Campus Child Center. The La Crosse Fire Department gave children a hands-on opportunity to explore a real fire engine.



Synchronized swingers.
Peek-a-boo!
UWL held a ceremonial groundbreaking for phase two of the Prairie Springs Science Center. The state-of-the-art facility, set to be completed in late 2028, will replace Cowley Hall, seen in the background.

Read more about the groundbreaking project.

State Sen. Brad Pfaff, addressing the audience, was one of many legislators at the local, state and federal levels to champion the completion of Prairie Springs.
The campus community packed The Bluffs Ballroom to celebrate the upcoming retirement of longtime faculty member and Provost Betsy Morgan.
Chancellor Beeby offers Morgan a word of congratulations. Since joining UWL, Beeby says he has formed a close relationship with Morgan, describing her as a trusted colleague, a one-of-a-kind leader and someone who cannot be replaced.

Read more about Morgan's career at UWL.

The Graduate & Extended Learning Hooding Ceremony during Commencement brought families and friends together to celebrate graduate students.
At Commencement, support comes in all shapes and sizes.
A procession of smiles and handshakes as grads enter the auditorium.
A moment of reflection during the National Anthem.
Marketing major Alison Sprangers delivers a student address as Chancellor James Beeby looks on. Sprangers will remain on campus after earning her degree, serving as an admissions counselor.
Newly commissioned military officers take the oath.


Big smiles, big achievements.
A sea of maroon surrounded by friends and family.
At last.
A perfect day and a perfect backdrop. For graduates and their loved ones, it was photos galore in Riverside Park.
What's a commencement ceremony without a cap toss?
A degree to be proud of.
UWL hosted the NCAA Division III Track & Field Championships May 21-23, bringing together teams from across the country. Here, "Leaping Luke" Schroeder clears a hurdle with ease. Photo by Sashi Popke


Madison Habberstad celebrates mid-air after a successful pole vault.
Anthony Staryszak reacts after the discus throw.
An unforgettable weekend became even sweeter when UWL's men's and women's teams both claimed national titles — the university's 82nd and 83rd championships across all sports. Sashi Popki photo


Fans flocked to Roger Harring Stadium to cheer on the Eagles. Sashi Popki photo
No words. A whole lot of emotion. Sashi Popki photo

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