UW-La Crosse
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A sound creator: Justin Schmitz is a fast-rising star in theatrical hotbed of D.C.
May 20, 2022
Editor’s note: This is the second of a series of five articles introducing recipients of the UW-La Crosse Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Awards. See all 2022 award recipients. He’s impressive […]
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Prairie preservation: UW-La Crosse alum Taylor Prill puts her degree to work through restoration project
May 5, 2022
UW-La Crosse alum Taylor Prill has returned to her hometown to make her geography degree flourish. Prill is working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to restore a retired, […]
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Leader of the Pack: Brian Gutekunst’s path from UW-La Crosse to general manager in Titletown
May 3, 2022
In 1994, a shoulder injury seemed to spell the end of Brian Gutekunst’s time with the UW-La Crosse football team. Coach Roger Harring had other ideas. “It was evident my […]
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UW-La Crosse’s Susan Crutchfield shares expertise on Helen Keller with popular radio show
April 22, 2022
In 2005, Susan Crutchfield used a UW-La Crosse research grant to produce and publish an article about Helen Keller’s short-lived career in vaudeville. The article generated some initial buzz, but […]
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Help on the way: UW-La Crosse to offer unique program to grow state’s school psychologists
April 5, 2022
A new online program at UW-La Crosse aims to help address Wisconsin’s extreme shortage of school psychologists. Working with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and Department of Education on […]
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Reimagining law enforcement: UWL human rights policing course building compassion among officers
April 3, 2022
When Wisconsin Capitol Police Officer Andrew Hyatt crosses paths with someone who is homeless, he doesn’t see a person who is a problem. He sees a person who has a […]
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Exploring Egypt: UWL professor, alums creating 3D database of ancient statues
March 29, 2022
Imagine walking around an ancient Egyptian temple or holding a 4,000-year-old artifact in the palm of your hand. UWL’s David Anderson is bringing people as close to that experience as possible […]
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UW-La Crosse youth camp offers crash course in STEM fields
March 4, 2022
From making bouncy balls to solving a kidnapping, middle school students can gain hands-on experiences in the STEM fields during UW-La Crosse’s Hands-On Science camp June 22 and 23. The camp, intended […]
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Insect inspiration: For UWL’s Barrett Klein, there’s beauty in every bug
February 8, 2022
Klein will present during the next TEDx event on the UW-La Crosse campus. Klein will explore and reveal cultural connections people have with the ten quintillion insects with whom we […]
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New collaboration to boost La Crosse as river studies leader
January 27, 2022
A new partnership means full steam ahead for the UW-La Crosse River Studies Center and water research. The Mississippi River holds the answers to numerous questions about freshwater bodies, invasive […]