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Matthias McDermott, a biology major and pre-professional health sciences minor, found that the Mark Stephen Cosby Honors College significantly enriched his college experience, particularly in the development of communication skills. In addition to his academic pursuits, he was deeply involved in research, community service and leadership roles, including his work with the National Guard and as an honors mentor.

Josh Deutschlander, a UW-Eau Claire integrative visual arts major in illustration, created an art exhibit rooted in accessibility. It featured works by artists with disabilities, with the space designed with accommodations to help gallery guests better enjoy the art.

As the UW-Eau Claire Marshfield nursing site approaches its phaseout in May 2026, the Eau Claire Student Nurses Association (ECSNA) is reflecting on years of philanthropy and community service that have left a lasting impact on Marshfield.

Honors student Sabrina Massie is passionate about making history accessible through public history, with a focus on translating complex topics to everyone. After graduating from UWEC, they plan to pursue a master’s and doctorate in public history, using their Honors experience to encourage critical thinking for future students.

Sophia Curran-Moore, an outstanding Honors student, wins this year's Prechel Honors Scholarship. She is a teaching English and language arts major who has been committed to helping new students make the most of their college experience.

UW-Eau Claire students picked out nearly 32,000 pounds of food and personal hygiene items at the Campus Harvest Food Pantry in 2023, and pantry officials expect that amount to continue to rise with the increased visibility of the pantry’s new location in Davies Center.

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As accounting major Emily Fox from Osceola ends this final semester before graduation, she does so with the added pride of reaching her goal of a four-year degree. She kept her eye on the prize and did the hard work to cross the finish line as planned.

A college student by day and firefighter by night, Lin has responded to several emergency calls, all of which have taught him how to respond according to the situation while helping people in the community.

All-American track athlete Teagan Jones will graduate May 2024 in nursing, plans to stay in Eau Claire area.

Kyra Saylor is looking forward to graduation, heading home for the summer, coaching softball and taking a break from school. But not for too long. She will resume her Blugold studies in the master's degree program for speech-language pathology this fall.

The May 2024 commencement marks the graduation of the first full cohort of Blugold Biomedical Innovator Scholars, nine students who have spent four full years in collaborative research with Mayo Health System.