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The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse is a public research university within the University of Wisconsin System, offering a range of bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Established in 1909 as the La Crosse State Normal School, it has evolved through several name changes, becoming the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse in 1971. The university is organized into multiple colleges and schools, including the College of Education, College of Health, Recreation, and Physical Education, College of Letters and Sciences, and the School of Business Administration. It is recognized as the second-best public university in Wisconsin. The campus features notable buildings such as Graff Main Hall, the Cowley Hall of Science, the Health Science Center, and the Cartwright Center. The university also has a vibrant student life, with a variety of organizations and traditions, including the long-standing Physical Education Club and the campus newspaper, *The Racquet*.