Pat Mertens
Pat Mertens has a long history at UWL. By naming UWL as a beneficiary in her estate plan, she's ensuring her connection continues for years after her lifetime. Read More
Greg Staat
After serving in the U.S. Air Force, Greg Staat found opportunities and encouragement at UWL that helped launch his career in computer science. By establishing a scholarship, he’s helping future UWL students take their first steps toward success as well. Read More
Hank Poehling
Ryan Poehling’s caring and giving carries on despite cancer cutting the 1995 geography graduate’s inspiring life short. Read More
Jim and Judy Ford
He did it to honor his dad. Jim Ford established a scholarship in 1980 to honor Charles “Ben” Ford, ’35, who Jim called “a wonderful educator” who was ”under appreciated.” Read More
Norene Smith
Throughout her impressive 24-year career on campus, Norene Smith took on new challenges — challenges to improve college students’ lives. With an endowment from her estate, Smith will continue to do that. Read More
Jim Prudhome
Jim Prudhome was dedicated. The 1970s grad returned to serve on committees, boards and helped establish the Silver Eagles alumni group. Prudhome, 68, of La Crosse, died May 23, 2014. But his commitment to UW-L continues. Read More
Honoring Hong
A person who impacted people from around the world when they came to UW-L is being recognized with a scholarship named in her honor. Read More
Joe and Pat Heim
Joe and Pat Heim have been part of the UW-L family since 1967. See how they are using their estate plan to continue supporting UW-L and our students well into the future. Read More
Bob Allen
Going to college changed Bob Allen’s life and gave him opportunities he wouldn’t have had otherwise. Read More
Tom and Linda Templin
Life is an adventure. We try hard to write our own script through the choices we make, but even the best-laid plans can change in an instant. Linda (Vorlop) and Tom Templin know firsthand how life can throw you a curve. Read More
Mary Lou Thornburg
Mary Lou Thornburg knows what it’s like to work hard to make it through college. Read More
John Magerus
For John Magerus, the decision to include the UW-L Foundation in his will was simple. Read More
Jim Ford
im Ford came up with the idea to start a scholarship at UW-L to honor his father nearly 30 years ago. Charles “Ben” Ford, who graduated from La Crosse State Teachers College in 1935, taught physical education in La Crosse schools for more than 30 years and coached every sport available. Read More