William Schwan, Paul Schweiger and Isabelle Sharp, all Microbiology; Hailey Dyce, Clinical Microbiology; and Stephen Johnson and Robin Patel, both Mayo Clinic; co-authored the article "Global Transcriptional Differences in Staphylococcus aureus Biofilm-Associated Genes in a brpR Mutant Compared to Wild-Type Strain" in "Antibiotics," (Basel) published on Aug. 14 by MDPI. This work was the basis of Hailey Dyce's Master's thesis. Isabelle Sharp was an undergraduate student working on the project. Funding for this project came from a UWL-Mayo Clinic Seed Grant.

Hannah Budig, Tanner Knorr, Brian Kumm-Schaley and Dustin True, all Recreation Management & Recreational Therapy students, presented "2026 Budweiser Dairyland Super National Truck & Tractor Pull Visitor Study Findings" at the Monroe County Ag Society September Board Meeting on Sept. 1 in Tomah, WI. The presentation was the concluding step in this funded research project that supported two faculty, one graduate, and one undergraduate student over the summer 2026 term. Findings suggest a loyal, regional, multi-day audience for the event with several suggestions for growth in future years.

Brandon Anderson and Beth Boser, both Communication Studies, co-authored the chapter "'That Was a Scary Meeting': Instructor Apprehension and Anxiety Outside the Classroom" in "Exploring Communication Apprehension and Anxiety: Research, Pedagogy, and Practice," published on May 4 by Routledge.

Lisa Vanwiel, Physical Therapy, was named associate editor of the "Journal of Women's and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy" on Sept. 3.

Colleen Schulz, New Student & Family Programs, directed "New Student Orientation" on Sept. 7 in La Crosse. Colleen, I’m so grateful for your partnership in helping Dialogue Matters come together during New Student Orientation. Thank you for organizing the Eagle Guides, helping with text support and communication, and doing so much to make sure students knew where they needed to be and could get to their sessions smoothly. There were a lot of moving pieces throughout the day, and your support made a real difference. I really appreciate all the care, coordination, and behind-the-scenes work you and your team put in to help make the day successful.

Robyn Beahm, Student Support Services, presented "Dialogue Matters" at New Student Orientation on Sept. 7 in La Crosse. Thank you for serving as a facilitator for Dialogue Matters during New Student Orientation. I’m incredibly grateful that you gave your time, energy, and care to welcome our incoming students and guide them through conversations about belonging, free expression, academic freedom, and engaging across differences. Your willingness to show up, adapt, and help students feel supported made a real difference in how the day came together. I truly appreciate your partnership and the role you played in making Dialogue Matters successful.

Steph Speer, CATL, presented "Dialogue Matters" at New Student Orientation on Sept. 7 in La Crosse. Thank you for serving as a facilitator for Dialogue Matters during New Student Orientation. I’m incredibly grateful that you gave your time, energy, and care to welcome our incoming students and guide them through conversations about belonging, free expression, academic freedom, and engaging across differences. Your willingness to show up, adapt, and help students feel supported made a real difference in how the day came together. I truly appreciate your partnership and the role you played in making Dialogue Matters successful.

Darlene Geiger, Student Support Services, presented "Dialogue Matters" at New Student Orientation on Sept. 7 in La Crosse. Thank you for serving as a facilitator for Dialogue Matters during New Student Orientation. I’m incredibly grateful that you gave your time, energy, and care to welcome our incoming students and guide them through conversations about belonging, free expression, academic freedom, and engaging across differences. Your willingness to show up, adapt, and help students feel supported made a real difference in how the day came together. I truly appreciate your partnership and the role you played in making Dialogue Matters successful.

Eileen Narcotta-Welp, Exercise & Sport Science, presented "Dialogue Matters" at New Student Orientation on Sept. 7 in La Crosse. Thank you for serving as a facilitator for Dialogue Matters during New Student Orientation. I’m incredibly grateful that you gave your time, energy, and care to welcome our incoming students and guide them through conversations about belonging, free expression, academic freedom, and engaging across differences. Your willingness to show up, adapt, and help students feel supported made a real difference in how the day came together. I truly appreciate your partnership and the role you played in making Dialogue Matters successful.

Samuel Schmidt, Exercise & Sport Science, presented "Dialogue Matters" at New Student Orientation on Sept. 7 in La Crosse. Thank you for serving as a facilitator for Dialogue Matters during New Student Orientation. I’m incredibly grateful that you gave your time, energy, and care to welcome our incoming students and guide them through conversations about belonging, free expression, academic freedom, and engaging across differences. Your willingness to show up, adapt, and help students feel supported made a real difference in how the day came together. I truly appreciate your partnership and the role you played in making Dialogue Matters successful.

Meghan Mullin, Student Support Services, presented "Dialogue Matters" at New Student Orientation on Sept. 7 in La Crosse. Thank you for serving as a facilitator for Dialogue Matters during New Student Orientation. I’m incredibly grateful that you gave your time, energy, and care to welcome our incoming students and guide them through conversations about belonging, free expression, academic freedom, and engaging across differences. Your willingness to show up, adapt, and help students feel supported made a real difference in how the day came together. I truly appreciate your partnership and the role you played in making Dialogue Matters successful.

Eliza Carlson, Communication Studies, presented "Dialogue Matters" at New Student Orientation on Sept. 7 in La Crosse. Thank you for serving as a facilitator for Dialogue Matters during New Student Orientation. I’m incredibly grateful that you gave your time, energy, and care to welcome our incoming students and guide them through conversations about belonging, free expression, academic freedom, and engaging across differences. Your willingness to show up, adapt, and help students feel supported made a real difference in how the day came together. I truly appreciate your partnership and the role you played in making Dialogue Matters successful.

Nevin Heard and Stacy Narcotta-Welp, both Access, Belonging & Student Engagement; Andrew Ives, Disability Resource Center; Reg Hawkins, Sadie Kuhl and Tanisha Petherbridge, all Multicultural Student Services; and Lizzy Haywood and Paytyn Wilson, both University Centers; presented "Dialogue Matters" at New Student Orientation on Sept. 7 in La Crosse. Thank you for serving as a facilitator for Dialogue Matters during New Student Orientation. I’m incredibly grateful that you gave your time, energy, and care to welcome our incoming students and guide them through conversations about belonging, free expression, academic freedom, and engaging across differences. Your willingness to show up, adapt, and help students feel supported made a real difference in how the day came together. I truly appreciate your partnership and the role you played in making Dialogue Matters successful.

Tisha King Heiden and Alder Yu, both Biology, co-authored the article "Embryonic Exposure to Ambient Concentrations of PFAS Impairs the Innate Immune Response in Zebrafish and Fathead Minnow." in the "Journal of Immunotoxicology," which was accepted for publication by Taylor and Francis. The lead author of this paper is Samantha Lyons, who graduated from the UWL Master of Science in Biology in May of 2026, and our collaborator Gavin Dehnert, from UW Madison, is also a co-author.

Thomas Kernozek and Drew Rutherford, both Health Professions; and Magali Fournier and Rosemary Thompson, both Emplify by Gundersen; co-authored the article "Effects of walking and running speed of first metatarsophalangeal joint motion in runners" in "Sports Orthopedics and Traumatology," published on Wednesday, Sept. 9 by Elsevier. The project was supported by Gundersen Medical Foundation and Hoka.

Ava Kloehn and Taylor Molling, both biology students; and Ben Skramstad, physical therapy student; co-authored the article "Relationships Between Omega-3 Index and Cardiometabolic Disease Risk Factors in Collegiate Athletes" in the journal "Nutrients," published on Friday, Sept. 11 by MDPI.