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Area residents between the ages of 50 and 90 are sought for UW-La Crosse research on wearing face masks with exercise. Participants who conclude the study will receive one-month free membership to the university’s La Crosse Exercise and Health Program. Pictured is a LEHP participant working with a UWL student on campus prior to COVID. Help wanted Posted 11:24 a.m. Monday, Sept. 20, 2021 Older adults sought for UWL research study on masking and exercise Read more about Help wanted Sean Mobley, '12, is a social media and content specialist for the Museum of Flight in Seattle. As a student at UWL, Mobley recorded podcasts in his residence hall using a Guitar Hero microphone — experience that has come in handy throughout his career. Taking flight Posted 10:29 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021 Alum finds calling as museum marketer Read more about Taking flight ”Satirical Steel” is currently showing in the University Art Gallery and online at: https://youtu.be/HN5zVOOv3rA. Nichols will share his inspiration during an Artist Talk at 6 p.m. following a closing reception from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23. Both events are free. ‘Satirical Steel’ Posted 3:54 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021 UWL exhibition comments on tech, social media Read more about ‘Satirical Steel’ Students flock to Badger Street during Eagle Fest. Photos: Eagle Fest a success Posted 9:16 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021 Students were welcomed back to campus with everything from music to smores during the first-ever Eagle Fest Friday, Sept. 10. Read more about Photos: Eagle Fest a success UW-La Crosse remains Wisconsin’s top-ranked public university among its peers according to U.S. News & World Report’s latest America’s Best Colleges listing. The magazine’s ranking also gives UWL the highest mark among UW campuses for having the Best Undergraduate Teaching. No. 1 in Wisconsin Posted 11:16 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021 U.S. News & World Report: UWL at the top among UW System peers Read more about No. 1 in Wisconsin Image of feet on a sidewalk with words: Passion led us here. How to attract employees to your business Posted 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 Communication expert shares how America’s best companies recruit and retain top quality talent Read more about How to attract employees to your business Shelly Lesher, chair of UWL’s Physics Department, is replacing Roger Haro as director of UWL's McNair Scholars Program. The program helps students from first-generation and diverse backgrounds prepare for graduate school. McNair program begins new chapter Posted 1:20 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 Lesher succeeds Haro as program’s director Read more about McNair program begins new chapter Image of coins and $100 bills. How to apply for college scholarships Posted 8 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021 A collection of the best tips on how to get a scholarship Read more about How to apply for college scholarships Thomas Harris, who graduated with a master’s in college student personnel in ’01, has received the 2021 Academic Staff Excellence Award that recognizes excellence in performance and service. Among his service on campus was a stint as hall director in Wentz Hall. Making a difference Posted 3:09 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 Thomas Harris a driving force for UWL, area social justice Read more about Making a difference UW-La Crosse retired faculty member Joyce Grill will join former colleagues and students to perform some of her compositions, as well as songs from Broadway shows she accompanied. The gala is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, in Annett Recital Hall, Center for the Arts. A virtual viewing is also available. Details at: https://www.uwlax.edu/alumni/events/music-gala/ Piano performance Posted 8:19 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 UWL faculty emeritus returns for scholarship benefit Read more about Piano performance UWL History Professor Kenneth Shonk will present “Popular Music and Gender During the MTV Era. New history lecture series launches Posted 1:13 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021 UWL professor shares what we can learn from MTV that we didn’t learn in school Read more about New history lecture series launches Joe Gow addresses faculty and staff Wednesday, Sept. 1, during his opening remarks for the fall semester. Gow announced three new diversity and inclusion initiatives, including a proposal to name the Student Union and the Center for the Arts in honor of two outstanding UWL alumni of color. Driving diversity Posted 2:22 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021 D&I initiatives the focus of Chancellor Gow’s opening remarks Read more about Driving diversity
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Our students learn and conduct research alongside faculty who care about their future and fuel their intellectual curiosity. Nearly all of our students, 96 %, participate in at least one “high-impact” practice such as undergraduate research or service-learning projects. Mentorship that makes a difference. Our students learn and conduct research alongside faculty who care about their future and fuel their intellectual curiosity. Nearly all of our students, 96 %, participate in at least one “high-impact” practice such as undergraduate research or service-learning projects. Learn more Mentorship that makes a difference.
Recognized as one of the best college towns in America, La Crosse has plenty to see beyond the campus limits. We are surrounded by rivers and bluffs for hiking, biking, kayaking and more. Take a short walk to historic downtown. 128 acres. 360 degrees of incredible. Recognized as one of the best college towns in America, La Crosse has plenty to see beyond the campus limits. We are surrounded by rivers and bluffs for hiking, biking, kayaking and more. Take a short walk to historic downtown. Learn more 128 acres. 360 degrees of incredible.
You will find no shortage of opportunities to lead or join a group working for a cause you care about. See our 200 + student organizations. A close-knit campus community. You will find no shortage of opportunities to lead or join a group working for a cause you care about. See our 200 + student organizations. Learn more A close-knit campus community.
UW-La Crosse is Wisconsin’s top-ranked public university among its peers, according to U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges listing. For more than 20 years in a row UWL has remained the state’s top-ranked comprehensive campus in the UW System. The popular magazine also ranks UWL as the No. 7 public university among Best Regional Universities in the Midwest. Small school. BIG reputation. UW-La Crosse is Wisconsin’s top-ranked public university among its peers, according to U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges listing. For more than 20 years in a row UWL has remained the state’s top-ranked comprehensive campus in the UW System. The popular magazine also ranks UWL as the No. 7 public university among Best Regional Universities in the Midwest. Learn more Small school. BIG reputation.
 

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Sean Mobley, '12, is a social media and content specialist for the Museum of Flight in Seattle. As a student at UWL, Mobley recorded podcasts in his residence hall using a Guitar Hero microphone — experience that has come in handy throughout his career. Taking flight Posted 10:29 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021 Alum finds calling as museum marketer Read more about Taking flight UW-La Crosse remains Wisconsin’s top-ranked public university among its peers according to U.S. News & World Report’s latest America’s Best Colleges listing. The magazine’s ranking also gives UWL the highest mark among UW campuses for having the Best Undergraduate Teaching. No. 1 in Wisconsin Posted 11:16 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021 U.S. News & World Report: UWL at the top among UW System peers Read more about No. 1 in Wisconsin Shelly Lesher, chair of UWL’s Physics Department, is replacing Roger Haro as director of UWL's McNair Scholars Program. The program helps students from first-generation and diverse backgrounds prepare for graduate school. McNair program begins new chapter Posted 1:20 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 Lesher succeeds Haro as program’s director Read more about McNair program begins new chapter UW-La Crosse retired faculty member Joyce Grill will join former colleagues and students to perform some of her compositions, as well as songs from Broadway shows she accompanied. The gala is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, in Annett Recital Hall, Center for the Arts. A virtual viewing is also available. Details at: https://www.uwlax.edu/alumni/events/music-gala/ Piano performance Posted 8:19 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 UWL faculty emeritus returns for scholarship benefit Read more about Piano performance Andy Ziemann, ’07, known professionally as DJ Quadi, has carved out a career as a DJ for the Milwaukee Bucks and Green Bay Packers. During the Bucks’ title run this summer, Ziemann entertained tens of thousands of fans at the Deer District plaza outside the arena. Deer District DJ Posted 9:14 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021 Alum powered the soundtrack to Bucks’ championship run Read more about Deer District DJ
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”Satirical Steel” is currently showing in the University Art Gallery and online at: https://youtu.be/HN5zVOOv3rA. Nichols will share his inspiration during an Artist Talk at 6 p.m. following a closing reception from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23. Both events are free. ‘Satirical Steel’ Posted 3:54 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021 UWL exhibition comments on tech, social media Read more about ‘Satirical Steel’ UWL History Professor Kenneth Shonk will present “Popular Music and Gender During the MTV Era. New history lecture series launches Posted 1:13 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021 UWL professor shares what we can learn from MTV that we didn’t learn in school Read more about New history lecture series launches Students in UWL's Golden Key chapter have helped the community in a multitude of ways over the past year, including cleaning up Riverside Park for Rotary Lights. For its work, the chapter received a 2021 Key Chapter Award. Lending a hand Posted 11:58 a.m. Friday, Aug. 20, 2021 UWL Golden Key receives international award for service Read more about Lending a hand Olympic Gold Medal Winner Andrew Rock, '04 Going for gold Posted 9:53 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2021 Alums, faculty reflect on their Olympic experiences Read more about Going for gold
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