UW-La Crosse breaks ground on $190 million STEM facility expansion

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has begun construction on a $190 million project that will transform the campus's science and health education capabilities, marking a significant investment in Wisconsin's workforce development.

Phase two of the Prairie Springs Science Center construction project will replace Cowley Hall with a state-of-the-art facility featuring 30 new laboratories, classrooms and specialized learning spaces. The new building will connect to the existing Prairie Springs facility, creating an integrated hub for science and health education...