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KOHL, FEINGOLD PASS SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING UW-LA CROSSE

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Senate passed a resolution, introduced by U.S. Senators Herb Kohl and Russ Feingold, honoring the 100th anniversary of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The resolution has also been introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Ron Kind.

“UW-LaCrosse has had an impressive century of educating and preparing young people from Wisconsin and across the country for their professions and livelihoods,” Kohl said.  “I wish to congratulate them on 100 years of service to their students, the La Crosse community and our state, and know they will continue their commitment to excellence.”

“For a century, UW-La Crosse has delivered a high-quality education to young adults and made sure they were well prepared for the challenges that await them after they graduate,” Feingold said. “Wisconsin is very proud of the UW system, one of the nation’s best, and UW-La Crosse is a critical part of the system's strength and success. I congratulate the faculty, students, alumni and others who have contributed to a century of outstanding achievements at UW-La Crosse.”

The university was founded after Thomas Mooris sponsored a bill in the Wisconsin State Senate that led to the creation of the current day University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Beginning as the La Crosse State Normal School in 1909 for the purpose of teacher preparation, it changed its name to Wisconsin State College – La Crosse in 1951. The school offers 88 undergraduate programs in 44 disciplines and 26 graduate programs. US News & World Report ranked UW-La Crosse second among Midwestern public universities offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

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