University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Higher EducationWisconsin, United States1001-5000 Employees
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a public higher education institution within the University of Wisconsin System, located in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It is a large university supported by a substantial staff to deliver teaching, research, extended education, and public service. Its mission emphasizes developing human resources, creating and sharing knowledge, and applying scholarly work beyond campus boundaries to benefit society and to strengthen students' intellectual, cultural, and professional capacities, guided by a commitment to truth. In April 2026, UW-La Crosse announced a collaboration with Western Technical College to bolster inland maritime industry initiatives in the Coulee Region and the Midwest. The partnership illustrates the university's engagement with regional economic priorities, aligning academic activities with local needs. As part of the University of Wisconsin System, UW-La Crosse participates in a broader framework of education, research, and public service.