Posted 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 19, 2022
Relive the top college news stories of 2022
At UW-La Crosse, 2022 was filled with memorable moments.
Students, staff and faculty continued to shine, with many examples of outstanding achievement.
The university announced gifts and partnerships that will create new and impactful learning opportunities.
And alumni showed how powerful a UWL education can be, leading the way in their respective fields.
As the year winds down, take a moment to relive some of the top college news stories of 2022.
College of Arts, Social Science and Humanities
- Groundbreaking gift: Gow’s address highlighted by largest donation in school history
- From dishwasher to ‘Iron Chef’: Known for Hmong cuisine, Yia Vang is a rising restaurateur
- A tribute to Truman: UWL dedicates Center for the Arts to artist, alum Truman Lowe
- Old cemetery gets new life: UWL archaeology class helps family reclaim its roots
- Full steam ahead: UWL literary journal still going strong after a quarter century
College of Business Administration
- New major meets big need: Business analytics major set to launch in January
- New business dean: TJ Brooks to lead UWL’s College of Business Administration
- A deserved distinction: UWL senior Derek Poggemann receives Hoeschler Award for Excellence
- Real problems, real solutions: Students get hands-on experience through Kwik Trip Integrated Core Program
- Fantastic fellows: Community Engaged Fellowships a win-win for students, nonprofits
College of Science and Health
- Learning can save lives: Physical therapy class helps UWL student realize she has a serious infection
- New dean: Ju Kim is head of UWL College of Science and Health
- Leader of the Pack: Brian Gutekunst’s path from UW-La Crosse to general manager in Titletown
- Reflecting on an impactful career: Mark Sandheinrich retiring after 34 years at UWL
- Water power: Research partnership gets students on the Mississippi using future workforce technology
School of Education, Professional and Continuing Education
- Help on the way: UWL to offer unique program to grow state's school psychologists
- Building skills and stories: UWL digital storytelling project amplifies diverse voices
- Ready to read: Community partnership a win-win for young readers, aspiring teachers
- Praiseworthy principal: Alum Tina Miller is the 2021 Wisconsin Elementary Principal of the Year
- A voice for rural schools: Alum Jeff Eide starts leadership role with statewide alliance