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UW-Eau Claire Chancellor Leaves for New Leadership Position
Dr. James C. Schmidt, the eighth chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, announced he is resigning to become the next president of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Big-school resources with a small-school vibe. High expectations joined with exceptional support. A wildly beautiful campus in one of the coolest small cities in America. Got big dreams? UW-Eau Claire is the perfect place to make them real.
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Put your life in action

Get the opportunities of a national university with the personal attention and care of a small, elite school. Dig deep into the things that inspire you, with the one-on-one attention you need to succeed.

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Only at Eau Claire

You will find opportunities like nowhere else. Take part in groundbreaking research in every major. Get published as an undergrad. Dive into pioneering collaborative programs you can only find at UW-Eau Claire.

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Learning at Home and Abroad
UWEC's Intercultural Immersion Office offers a wide array of experiences, both domestically and internationally. Many Blugolds take advantage of these life-changing opportunities — and you can, too.
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One-of-a-Kind Healthcare Experiences
Are you ready to join the next generation of medical pioneers, improving lives and changing the world? Our powerful collaboration with Mayo Clinic Health System allows you to jump in and engage in groundbreaking research your first year.
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We hear it all the time: when you visit UW-Eau Claire, it just feels like home.
Join us on campus to get a taste of all we have to offer. We can’t wait to meet you!

You Are Home Here

Four years goes fast when there’s so much to do. We put the world at your fingertips with popular study away programs, sports teams for all, and over 200 active student organizations.

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