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Year in review

Posted 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 17, 2021

As 2021 draws to a close, take a moment to relive some of the year's most popular stories.

Relive the top college news stories of 2021

A lot happened at UW-La Crosse in 2021. 

Students and faculty conducted ground-breaking research. Alumni made major contributions to their fields. And life returned to at least a semblance of normalcy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

As the year ends, take a moment to relive some of the most popular UWL stories of 2021. 

College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Charles Martin-Stanley, an associate dean for the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, retired in May after 20 years at UWL and 34 years in higher education.
  1. Champion for diversity: Dr. Charles Martin-Stanley retires after 20 years at UWL 
  2. ‘Satirical Steel’: Exhibit is a commentary on technology, social media 
  3. A man of the world: Alum Benjamin Levelius finds fulfillment serving State Department 
  4. Kathryn Skemp Moran wins 2021 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award 
  5. Historic victory: Alum is first Black Republican to serve in Badger State Senate 

College of Business Administration

Paige Forde, ’19, is the witty voice behind Kwik Trip’s social media accounts. In recent years, Kwik Trip’s brand has evolved into a symbol for the Midwestern way of life — in part thanks to effective use of marketing and social media.
  1. Kwik quip: Meet the witty voice behind Wisconsin’s favorite convenience store 
  2. Grad’s photo project shows La Crosse through the decades 
  3. Deer District DJ: Alum powered the soundtrack to Bucks’ championship run 
  4. Piece of cake: SBDC helps local baker Jen Barney launch her business 
  5. Hoeschler Award: Troy De Bruin recognized for academic excellence, community service 

College of Science and Health

Laurie Harmon, a professor of recreation management and therapeutic recreation, shared five 'must-dos' during summer in La Crosse.
  1. Professor Laurie Harmon shares five summer ‘must-dos’ in the La Crosse area 
  2. McKenna and Lauren Gruber honor their grandfathers with healthcare scholarship 
  3. UWL Medical Dosimetry students honor clinical educators from across the country 
  4. Top-notch presenter: UWL senior aces WiSys research competition 
  5. Science in a snap: Shayla Michel’s pithy presentation earns top honor 

School of Education, Professional and Continuing Education

Spring 2021 graduate Emily Stephenson overcame a life-altering car accident to realize her dream of becoming a teacher.
  1. Grad overcomes car accident to pursue her passion for teaching 
  2. UWL student donates culturally responsive books to Wisconsin schools 
  3. Transfer student reflects on experience at UWL 
  4. Mai Chao Duddeck showcases art exhibit: ‘Redefining Hmong American Women’ 
  5. Kristine A. Mason Scholarship Fund supports SOE students with a financial need 

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