Jerry Faust and the Burger King Endowment fund was originated in 1997. Jerry graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 1998 with a Sports Management degree. He played football for UWL and was on the 1995 Championship team. He has worked for Edward Jones...

Jim and Jan Gallagher say education transformed their lives. Exposure to new ideas and perspectives sparked curiosity. It led to extensive studies, multiple diplomas and, eventually, careers doing what they loved. Jan, who earned her master’s in Business...

Jim and Judy Ford established this scholarship back in 1982 to honor the contributions his parents made to public education and the La Crosse Community. Charles E. Ford (“Ben”) Born November 9, 1910 at Genoa City, WI. Died April 1 5, 1 982. Ben ’s education...

For 32 years, until her retirement in 2000,Joan was a distinguished faculty member in our English and Women’s’ Studies Departments. Her most important achievement was to Chair the Committee to Investigate Allegations of Racial Discrimination at UW Lacrosse (April 11,...

Jo Arney died on Nov. 19, 2020, of a serious medical condition. She was a professor of political science and academic affairs and most recently served as director of Student Success. Friends and colleagues remember the 44-year-old for not just the quality of her...

Marketing alumnus gives back in multiple ways Joe Laux knows a thing or two about hard work. Before becoming the CEO of River States Truck & Trailer, he started in the workforce with long hours at a meat-packing plant, entry-level work at Dole Foods Company and odd...

Joe and Linda Kastantin have a long history at UWL; Joe as a faculty member and Linda as an alumna and volunteer. Their support of scholarships began in 1989, following the death of Sheryl Schultz. Sheryl was a 1987 accounting graduate and faculty in the department...

UWL pioneer Jack Storlie encouraged university, community to embrace an emerging technology that transformed the world. John “Jack” Storlie and wife, Lois Storlie, founded the John and Lois Storlie Scholarship Fund in 1998. In the mid-1960s John “Jack” Storlie was a...

This memorial scholarship was established by the family of John Jenks. John Jenks, 86, of La Crosse died peacefully at home Sunday, March 17, 2019, surrounded by his family. John Jenks was born and raised in La Crosse. After graduating from UWL in 1959, he attended...

John Bolstad graduated from UW-L in 1984 with an M.S. degree in education. He taught math and computer science at Western Technical College, retiring in 2002 after 22 years. As an educator, he established the John R. Bolstad Scholarship fund to support future...

The Joseph P. Heim Graduate and Under graduate Scholarship was established on February 7, 2001, by friends and former students in recognition of Dr. Heim’s guidance and commitment to the pursuit of student excellence in Political Science and Public Administration. ...

Judy Kuipers served UWL as chancellor from 1991 to 2000. During her nine years, she provided extraordinary leadership to the University and to the La Crosse community. Her dedication and energy were significant factors in improving and enhancing the academic quality...

The Kathleen Lynn (Moulis) Beyer Scholarship Fund in Occupational Therapy was established by Richard J. Beyer, Kathy’s husband. Kathleen Lynn Beyer passed away at age 33 in her home on Monday, Dec. 1, 2003, after a courageous battle with cancer. Kathy graduated from...

Kathryn S. Cappelen was born Oct. 30, 1923, in Benson, Minn, to Dena C. (Anderson) Cappelen and Olaus G. Cappelen. She moved to La Crosse in 1924. Kathryn attended La Crosse schools, graduating from Central High School in 1941. She attended the University of...

This scholarship is created in honor of the donor’s (Kenneth and Marilyn Buresh) daughter, Ellen Buresh Finch, a 1977 graduate in Mass Communications at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Ellen is currently the Account Service Director at AVS Group. Ellen’s...

The Larry Lebiecki Scholarship was established by family and friends to honor Larry Lebiecki at his retirement as Asst. Chancellor, Administrative Services 1968-2002- from UW-La Crosse in the Administrative Services. Larry is a graduate of University of La Crosse...

Colleagues and friends of Larry Trammell established the Larry Trammel Microbiology Prep Room Scholarship in 2001 upon Larry’s retirement. For 32 years, Larry was known for his reliability and exceptional work in the microbiology prep room, and supervision and...

Laura and Joe Bowers have two scholarships for the students at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The first is a memorial fund for Laura and Joe as they wanted to help students beyond their lifetime. The Bowers’ had been supporting UWL band students for several...

Laurie & John established this endowed scholarship fund to encourage and support young women interested in a future career in a technology field. John is a 1982 graduate of UWL with a degree in computer science. Laurie graduated with a degree in psychology from UWL...

LaVerne Buldhaput, 64, died Oct. 4. A scholarship in his memory was established by family and friends for junior and senior students majoring in biology at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Buldhaupt came to UW-L in 1961 after receiving a master’s degree from...

By Leticia E. Peña When I joined the Management Department at UWL, I had the honor of meeting and collaborating with Professor Dayr Reis. He was my colleague and best friend. We were married in La Crosse in August 1995. Shortly thereafter, Dayr was elected Chair of...

Lillian Neale Campbell graduated from La Crosse with a degree in physical education in 1938. She was a physical education teacher in Roselle, IL, and also taught at Ripon College. Lillian was a resident of Glen Ellyn, IL, for more than 53 years when she passed away...

Lora Greene was a College registrar, Coast Guard lieu­tenant, educator, businesswoman, and world traveler. To say the life of former University of Wisconsin-La Crosse registrar Lora Greene was a varied one would be an understatement. Miss Greene, who died at age...

Lynda Kohler earned a B.S. degree from UWL in 1983. She joined SHARP Literacy in 2012 as its President & CEO. SHARP Literacy enhances future life success by energizing urban children, motivating them to identify themselves as confident, capable scholars and lifelong...

Marc received scholarships as a student at UWL. He felt it was important to continue the legacy of investing in future students. He established the Salt and Light Award in Christian Fellowship and the Jason Letizia Learn Strong Scholarship. Marc received a Bachelor...

Margaret Chew was born on the campus of Northwestern University where her father was a seminary student. She lived in Korea with her family from age 3 months to 7 years as her father was a missionary until they returned to Evanston. She earned a bachelor’s degree and...

Margaret M. Van Bree established Margaret Van Bree Scholarship in 2019. Margaret M. Van Bree, MHA, DrPH is president of Rhode Island Hospital and its pediatric division, Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Dr. Van Bree also has responsibility for psychiatry and behavioral...

Miss Marian Hammes began her career in La Crosse as teacher of the rural room of the Campus School and then transferred to the Department of Elementary Education. There she initiated the Early Childhood Center which was dedicated in her name. It was said that Miss...

Marie B. (Lien) Kabat, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, mentor and friend passed away on December 28, 2017 with her family at her side. Marie was born to Edward and Gertrude (Stafne) Lien in Prairie Farm, Wisconsin on September 27, 1918. The...

This scholarship was established in memory of Marilyn Jacobs Leder by her family in 2015. Marilyn earned a B.S. degree in physical education teaching in 1954 from La Crosse State Teachers College. Here is Marilyn’s obituary from 2014: Marilyn began this life on June...