UW-La Crosse

  1. Bright futures in freshwater: New course will expose students to water careers, tackling contamination issues with hands-on field and lab experience

    Photo of Mississippi River: UW-La Crosse has great resources to teach water-related courses with the Mississippi River and other waters not far from campus. Faculty regularly teach lab courses with field components that take advantage of the natural surroundings.

    August 25, 2025

    Wisconsin is fortunate to be rich in water resources, from the shores of the Great Lakes in the east to the mighty Mississippi River in the west. This abundance of rivers, lakes and streams supports a way of life centered around fishing, hunting and outdoor recreation — industries that contribute billions of dollars annually to […]

  2. An Esports edge? UWL study reveals cognitive gains from competitive gaming

    Photo of UW-La Crosse recreational esports and gaming space inside the Recreational Eagle Center

    August 14, 2025

    Esports — organized, competitive video gaming — has rapidly evolved from a niche hobby into a global industry. With professional leagues, international tournaments and millions of devoted fans, the global Esports market is predicted to grow from $649 million in 2025 to over $2 billion by 2032, according to Fortune Business Insights. Amid this rapid […]

  3. A love of the land: John Kelly’s volunteer work serves Driftless Region, enriches classroom learning

    Photo of John Kelly, associate professor of geography and environmental science, volunteering as a conservation easement monitor with the Mississippi Valley Conservancy. His work not only helps protect the Driftless Region but also enriches his students’ education — bringing lessons to life far beyond the classroom. (Jen Towner, UWL)

    July 31, 2025

    Volunteering is a powerful way to make a difference in the community, and the most fulfilling opportunities often align with a person’s passions and interests.   For John Kelly, an associate professor of geography and environmental science at UW-La Crosse, the ideal opportunity came through the Mississippi Valley Conservancy (MVC).  Kelly volunteers as a conservation easement monitor, a role that […]

  4. Can extreme weather be predicted? UWL researcher uses artificial intelligence to help protect vulnerable communities from the world’s most dangerous storms

    Photo of Rupsa Bhowmick, UW-La Crosse

    July 21, 2025

    When extreme weather strikes, it can change lives in an instant. That’s why Rupsa Bhowmick, assistant professor of Geography and Environmental Science at UW-La Crosse, is using artificial intelligence (AI) to make forecasting faster, smarter, and more accurate — especially for communities most at risk. Bhowmick’s research focuses on predicting tropical cyclones in the Southwest Pacific, […]

  5. Finding your pace and potential: UWL student inspires confidence, leadership in young girls though after school running club

    Photo of UWL senior Ilee Smith, a public health and community health education major, who co-led a REAL Girls running and leadership program at Southern Bluffs Elementary School this spring. Inspired by faculty who emphasize community engagement, Smith says the experience will help prepare her for a future in leading health initiatives.

    July 9, 2025

    As Ilee Smith trained for the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota this spring, she logged some extra miles — alongside a group of fourth and fifth grade girls. Smith, a senior majoring in public health and community health education at UW-La Crosse, recently helped launch and coach a chapter of REAL Girls at Southern Bluffs […]

  6. A healthy partnership: UWL grads bring wealth of knowledge, compassion to Tomah Health rehab services

    Photo of UWL and Tomah Health partners

    June 13, 2025

    There’s a strong connection between UW-La Crosse and Tomah Health, especially when it comes to the hospital’s Rehabilitation Services Department.   Over the years, many UWL grads have made their way to Tomah Health, where they’ve built meaningful careers helping patients regain strength, mobility and independence. Today, nearly 75% of Tomah Health’s Rehabilitation Services Department (RSD) is […]

  7. Mystery solved: Biology students identify unknown plant for City of La Crosse

    Photo of students in Adam Schneider's plant taxonomy course who tackled a real-world challenge by identifying a plant species for the City of La Crosse.

    June 2, 2025

    Over the spring semester, students in Adam Schneider’s plant taxonomy course tackled a real-world challenge for the City of La Crosse — and the results of the experiment are in.  The mystery began last November, when Abby Reichling, a civil engineer contracted with the city, reached out to Schneider with an unusual request: The city had discovered […]

  8. Degrees within reach: UWL’s Win-Win Program helps 126 former students cross the college finish line

    Photo of UWL senior Ryan Sneath

    May 14, 2025

    Over the past four years, UW-La Crosse’s Win-Win program has helped 126 former students turn unfinished college business into a proud accomplishment. The annual outreach initiative reconnects with students who were close to completing their degrees but left before finishing — giving them a clear, supported path to graduation. The results speak for themselves: Since […]

  9. ‘A perfect fit’ – Partnership helps UWL students practice occupational therapy, give back to community

    Photo of UWL occupational therapy student working with client

    April 18, 2025

    Step by step, rep by rep, students in the occupational therapy master’s program at UW-La Crosse are serving the community and gaining valuable hands-on experience. During the spring semester, students in Kim Servais’ Community Mental Health Promotion course have been working with employees at ORC Industries in La Crosse, offering them personalized training exercises designed to promote wellness in their lives […]

  10. Navigating the AI frontier: UWL’s new AI Ethics Certificate prepares students for leadership in AI-driven world

    Photo of Stewart Eskew, assistant teaching professor of Philosophy, teaching a philosophy class at UW-La Crosse. The AI Ethics Certificate program will be housed within the Philosophy Department. Artificial intelligence (AI) ethics is a branch of ethics that explores complex ethical challenges posed by AI technologies.

    April 7, 2025

    The rapid expansion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries from healthcare to banking, offering new opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate research. However, as AI’s influence grows, so too do the ethical dilemmas it presents for businesses, governments and society at large. To help students navigate these challenges, UW-La Crosse is launching […]

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