The Wanek Center of Innovation is Western's newest building, opening in Fall 2025. It is located at 744 Badger Street, La Crosse.
Created through a complete renovation of the Business Education Center, this cutting-edge facility is a hub for advanced manufacturing, industry collaboration, and educational excellence.
The Wanek Center for Innovation features two floors of flexible, high-tech spaces. The first floor has advanced manufacturing labs, classrooms, and open workspaces. The second floor has K-12 academy spaces, student collaboration zones, and a workforce development hub. Western's PC Service/IT Help Desk is located in the lower level.