Posted 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 17, 2021
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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
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- Champion for diversity: Dr. Charles Martin-Stanley retires after 20 years at UWL
- ‘Satirical Steel’: Exhibit is a commentary on technology, social media
- A man of the world: Alum Benjamin Levelius finds fulfillment serving State Department
- Kathryn Skemp Moran wins 2021 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award
- Historic victory: Alum is first Black Republican to serve in Badger State Senate
College of Business Administration
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- Kwik quip: Meet the witty voice behind Wisconsin’s favorite convenience store
- Grad’s photo project shows La Crosse through the decades
- Deer District DJ: Alum powered the soundtrack to Bucks’ championship run
- Piece of cake: SBDC helps local baker Jen Barney launch her business
- Hoeschler Award: Troy De Bruin recognized for academic excellence, community service
College of Science and Health
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- Professor Laurie Harmon shares five summer ‘must-dos’ in the La Crosse area
- McKenna and Lauren Gruber honor their grandfathers with healthcare scholarship
- UWL Medical Dosimetry students honor clinical educators from across the country
- Top-notch presenter: UWL senior aces WiSys research competition
- Science in a snap: Shayla Michel’s pithy presentation earns top honor
School of Education, Professional and Continuing Education
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- Grad overcomes car accident to pursue her passion for teaching
- UWL student donates culturally responsive books to Wisconsin schools
- Transfer student reflects on experience at UWL
- Mai Chao Duddeck showcases art exhibit: ‘Redefining Hmong American Women’
- Kristine A. Mason Scholarship Fund supports SOE students with a financial need