The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse sits on the bluffs above the Mississippi River in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Founded in 1909 as a state normal school, UW-La Crosse has grown into a comprehensive university of about 10,000 students known for strong programs in health professions, exercise and sport science, biology, education, and business. The campus borders a state park and the river, making outdoor recreation — hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, skiing — a defining part of campus culture. UW-La Crosse uses a distinctive "cube" housing design in several of its traditional halls: 16 rooms shar…
