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Blugold Stories & University Updates
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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Junior biochemistry/molecular biology major Rachel Stein shares her study abroad experience from Spain. From how she worked a full semester abroad into her graduation plan to her five favorite things about Spain, she shares it all to help other Blugolds enjoy the international experience.
Dr. James C. Schmidt, the eighth chancellor of UW-Eau Claire, announced he is resigning to become the next president of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, concluding a decade of transformative leadership and exciting growth for UW-Eau Claire, the city of Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley.
Dr. Kara Metzger, a 2016 UW-Eau Claire graduate, has been named the new director of athletic bands at UW-Eau Claire.
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UW-Eau Claire has been named a recipient of the 2024 Organization of the Year Award from Feed My People Food Bank for its efforts to fight hunger in west-central Wisconsin.
The Sonnentag will host its inaugural commencement exercises on Dec. 21 when 659 UW-Eau Claire students will graduate during two ceremonies at the new facility.
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.
Riehle, who will graduate from UW-Eau Claire this month with a marketing degree, has made the most of her student experience to prepare for a career in business. From an active community role supporting small business as a student consultant to leading one and founding another College of Business student organization, Riehle's hands-on experiences has set her up for success.
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.
Jesse Yang, a videographer in Integrated Marketing and Communications at UW-Eau Claire, is among the recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award from the Universities of Wisconsin.
Dr. Rae Langes, an assistant professor in the department of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality studies at UW-Eau Claire, is among the recipients of the 2024 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People from the Universities of Wisconsin.
Marnie Britton chose to complete for RN to BSN program at UW-Eau Claire because she knew it was the best program to both enhance the skills to applied as Mayo emergency room nurse and provide the flexibility to advance her nursing education while working full-time. She accomplished all this while doing community outreach that earned her the 2024 Future Nurse Leader award from the Wisconsin Nursing Association.
UW-Eau Claire marketing alumna Melissa Meschke has had a broad career in business, most recently finding award-winning success in economic development in St. Croix County.
Jeremiah Coey will prove his doubters wrong when he is among the first graduates of UW-Eau Claire’s new professional studies major that started this fall.
Mickel Honors Scholarship recipient Jasmine Pearson, a biology major at UW-Eau Claire, discovered her passion for naturopathic medicine after experiencing its healing benefits and now plans to pursue a career helping others through natural treatments.
Seven alumni and friends of the university will be honored with awards from the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association on Friday, Dec. 20.
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