At UW-La Crosse, creativity isn’t confined to the arts programs. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to explore their artistic side.  A prime example is Chase Hendricks, a senior majoring in sport management with a minor in business administration, who won this year’s Wings of the Year art contest for UWL’s annual Eagle Fest celebration on Sept. 5. “Art […]

Dean’s Distinguished Fellowship supports life-changing student experience — and potentially, life-saving science When Joe Toce ran a biochemistry company in St. Louis over two decades ago, one elusive molecule stood out. His team had long sought to synthesize it — a small organic compound with big potential to revolutionize blood-thinning medications used to prevent strokes, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]