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College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Humanities (CASSH)

Students have opportunities to gain experience through fieldwork at archaeological sites such as those at the Red Cliff Reservation.

Students have opportunities to gain experience through fieldwork at archaeological sites such as those at the Red Cliff Reservation.

There are many opportunities for CASSH students to gain experience through research, often presenting at events such as Research in the Rotunda.

There are many opportunities for CASSH students to gain experience through research, often presenting at events such as Research in the Rotunda.

As a UWL senior studying art education and minoring in art history, Marlie Voigt has developed a passion for printmaking. Following a competitive jury process, two of Voigt’s prints were selected to be part of Press Forward, a national student printmaking juried exhibition in 2023.

As a UWL senior studying art education and minoring in art history, Marlie Voigt has developed a passion for printmaking. Following a competitive jury process, two of Voigt’s prints were selected to be part of Press Forward, a national student printmaking juried exhibition in 2023.

CASSH offers students many opportunities to learn through collaboration, such as producing publications like Steam Ticket.

CASSH offers students many opportunities to learn through collaboration, such as producing publications like Steam Ticket.

CASSH students have exciting opportunities to travel abroad. During summer 2024, UWL students immersed themselves in Chinese language and culture during a 4-week program in Hangzhou, China.

CASSH students have exciting opportunities to travel abroad. During summer 2024, UWL students immersed themselves in Chinese language and culture during a 4-week program in Hangzhou, China.

CASSH supports projects such as Hear, Here Northside, which brings to life the historic past of local businesses and communities.

CASSH supports projects such as Hear, Here Northside, which brings to life the historic past of local businesses and communities.

The new Communication and Media Lab (CaML) offers CASSH students and faculty a space for research and production using new and emerging digital media technologies.

The new Communication and Media Lab (CaML) offers CASSH students and faculty a space for research and production using new and emerging digital media technologies.

Sociology students gain data analysis experience through a community partnership.

Sociology students gain data analysis experience through a community partnership.

Every year, CASSH recognizes an outstanding senior undergraduate student with the John E. Magerus Award. In spring 2024, CASSH was pleased to announce Leo Chavolla as the Magerus awardee. Leo graduated in May with a major in Music: Jazz Performance emphasis and minors in Art and Theatre Arts: Design and Technical emphasis.

Every year, CASSH recognizes an outstanding senior undergraduate student with the John E. Magerus Award. In spring 2024, CASSH was pleased to announce Leo Chavolla as the Magerus awardee. Leo graduated in May with a major in Music: Jazz Performance emphasis and minors in Art and Theatre Arts: Design and Technical emphasis.

Your Key To Global Citizenship

Students who major and minor in CASSH possess the skills that employers want.

CASSH Key to Global Citizenship

The College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Humanities (CASSH) helps students develop into global citizens prepared to solve the complex issues of the 21st century. We provide students with innovative coursework and strong connections with faculty and staff to continually develop critical thinking skills, communication, problem-solving, and the ability to work in teams.

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs

Institutes

Institute for Latin American and Latino Studies

International & Global Studies

Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center

Events

Noon to 1 p.m. Fri, Feb. 28 Psych Hour Series Myth-busting! CTC's Resources, TherapyTok and How to Avoid Spreading Fake News about Student Mental Health

Multiple dates (6 upcoming) Much Ado About Nothing

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat, March 1 Archaeology Artifact Show Artifact display & archaeologists available to identify artifacts.

News

UWL's theatre crew received the coveted Golden Handtruck Award for their impressive technical work setting up and breaking down the production materials for the production of What the Constitution Means to Me.

A spotlight on talent Posted 11:51 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 UWL Theatre students shine at 2025 American College Theatre Festival Read

Stewart Eskew, assistant teaching professor of Philosophy, heads the new AI Ethics Certificate program. Photo modified with AI assistance.

Navigating the AI frontier Posted 7:46 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 UWL’s new AI Ethics Certificate prepares students for leadership in AI-driven world Read

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship through the U.S. Department of State helped ease the financial burden of studying abroad for two UW-La Crosse students.

Unlocking global opportunities Posted 8:33 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 UWL students study abroad with Gilman Scholarship Read

Katie MacDonald's success as an arts educator at Wayne State was recently recognized, honoring her with President's Award for Excellence in Teaching and membership into the Wayne State Academy of Teachers. [Photo from @artatwayne]

Shaping creativity Posted 11:37 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 Alumna Katie MacDonald finds success blending passion and education Read

In March, James Beeby was selected to serve as the 11th leader in UWL history. Beeby, previously of Keene State College in New Hampshire, says he was drawn to UWL because of its reputation for academic excellence and student success.

Top stories of 2024 Posted 11:11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 A year of growth, innovation and recognition for excellence Read