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Blugolds chase excellence every day. Our students, faculty, staff, and alumni form a community of curious minds, change-seeking adventurers, competitive athletes, dedicated leaders, thoughtful citizens, and ambitious go-getters.
Explore our stories to learn how Blugolds are chasing excellence today.
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Blugold Stories & University Updates
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Blugolds chase excellence every day. Our students, faculty, staff, and alumni form a community of curious minds, change-seeking adventurers, competitive athletes, dedicated leaders, thoughtful citizens, and ambitious go-getters.
Explore our stories to learn how Blugolds are chasing excellence today.
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Sonnentag Grand Opening Week includes national acts, salute to first responders
The two-year, $231,709 government subcontract received by Dr. Deidra Gerlach, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry, is the first of its kind for UW-Eau Claire and is laying the groundwork for more industry contractual projects in the future.
Blugolds assist effort to add 143-year-old bridge to historic register
In January, Abbi Holzmann’s dream of being a teacher came true as she began her career at Northstar Middle School. While the pandemic has changed K-12 classrooms, it hasn't changed her passion for teaching.
UW-Eau Claire women's basketball often has transfer students on the roster, some who become Blugolds mid-season. Find out how coach Tonja Englund has created a program where late-comers find their fit in sports and academics.
What’s the best thing about an internship? Everything, says Kristina Tlusty, a recent UW-Eau Claire graduate who is using the knowledge and connections she’s gained from a series of internships to launch her career in the field of graphic communications.
Dr. Chia-Yu Hsu, associate professor of music-composition at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, is the winner of a prestigious international competition that celebrates women composers.
When Lauren Gaffron didn't see a sustainability degree plan to suit her interests at UW-Eau Claire, she created her own through the liberal studies program.
When seniors Makenzie Bachmann, Kendra Baierl and Taylor Scalia made the choice to return for a fifth season after COVID canceled 2020, they hoped it would be worth it all. An NCAA DIII National Championship trophy says it was.
UW-Eau Claire received a $9.4 million grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. through the agency’s Workforce Innovation Grant program. Gov. Tony Evers announced the award at a press conference Dec. 14 on campus.
Chancellor James Schmidt provides an overview of the Workforce Innovation Grant, which has been funded by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. at its full requested budget of $9.4 million over three years.
When Lan Yang came from a coastal city in China to study at UW-Eau Claire, she found exactly what she was looking for — snow. A finance major in a dual-degree program, she will earn a degree from UW-Eau Claire and her college in China.
When Natalie Lasinski graduates with degrees in behavior analysis and Spanish-liberal arts and a certificate in Latin American studies, the Blugold will take with her a resume full of experiences on campus, in the community and around the world.
Ricardo "Ricky" Ruel has experienced some hardships in life, and by pursuing a career as a social worker in child welfare, Ruel intends to be the person who can help Wisconsin youth facing some of the same challenges he faced.
Settling on a math major was easy for Leah Koepke once her eyes were opened to the myriad ways to apply a mathematics degree out in the world. Staying with her first love in a music minor allowed Koepke to combine her skills while discovering her path.
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