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Points of Pride
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Building on a history of excellence
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UW-Eau Claire has long been recognized as one of the top regional public comprehensive universities in the country, and that reputation has been earned by creating innovative, collaborative opportunities with an unwavering focus on academic excellence.
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Three University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire undergraduates are recipients of prestigious Goldwater Scholarship Awards given to outstanding students studying science, engineering and mathematics, the most awards ever in a single year for a regional comprehensive public university in six Midwestern states.
UW-Eau Claire is among the top military-friendly campuses in the country, ranking eighth among large public institutions for its support for veterans and their families in Viqtory Media’s annual survey.
For the second consecutive year, UW-Eau Claire’s participation in study abroad programs is the highest among master’s-level colleges and universities in Wisconsin and Minnesota, and ranks among the best in the nation, according to the 2024 Open Doors Report of the Institute of International Education.
Top of the Class
UW-Eau Claire ranked among nation's best regional public universities.
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At 475+ members, the Blugold Marching Band (BMB) is one of the biggest and most active marching bands.
UWEC is one of the top four public regional universities in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025
UWEC is proud to be recognized as a gold-level Military Friendly School.
Viqtory 2025
Here, you'll find a home that is safe and supportive.
Campus Pride 2023
In 2025, an impressive total of three Goldwater Scholars were selected from UW-Eau Claire.
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UW-Eau Claire Partnerships and Collaborations
UW-Eau Claire's innovative approach to collaborative partnerships has been recognized on an international scale. With world-class collaborators such as Mayo Clinic Health System, UW-Eau Claire is positioned to offer students opportunities they will not find at any other university.
National Leader in Study Abroad Opportunities
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students’ participation in study abroad programs is among the highest in the nation for master’s-level colleges and universities, according to the 2023 Open Doors Report of the Institute of International Education.
Top Military-Friendly Campus
UW-Eau Claire is among the top military friendly campuses in the country, ranking eighth among large public institutions for its support for veterans and their families, according to Military Media’s annual report.
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