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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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After serving in two branches of the U.S. military, Jacob Oberg finally found the right degree program to fulfill his goal of a bachelor’s degree. The May graduate in professional studies will take his degree to grad school at Georgetown University and on to a career as a public health researcher.
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Mark Proksch took a bit of YouTube status and parlayed it into a comedy acting career that includes roles on shows like “Better Call Saul,” “The Burbs” and “The Office.”
Zach Halmstad, a 2004 UW-Eau Claire graduate, delivered the “Charge to the Class” to 1,636 graduates and their guests during May 16 commencement ceremonies at The Sonnentag.
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After serving in two branches of the U.S. military, Jacob Oberg finally found the right degree program to fulfill his goal of a bachelor’s degree. The May graduate in professional studies will take his degree to grad school at Georgetown University and on to a career as a public health researcher.
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Mark Proksch took a bit of YouTube status and parlayed it into a comedy acting career that includes roles on shows like “Better Call Saul,” “The Burbs” and “The Office.”
Cheers to another amazing UW-Eau Claire commencement! If you missed the celebration, explore this collection of graduation highlights and graduate profiles to get to know the Class of 2026.
Zach Halmstad, a 2004 UW-Eau Claire graduate, delivered the “Charge to the Class” to 1,636 graduates and their guests during May 16 commencement ceremonies at The Sonnentag.
When a perfect storm of viral illnesses robbed Ian Johnson of his hearing in one ear, his pursuit of a saxophone performance career came to a halt. Luckily, his story didn't end there. Thanks to supports at UW-Eau Claire, Johnson found a path to a law enforcement career.
After four years of hard work and unwavering determination, Faith Oldenburg will graduate from UW-Eau Claire with bachelor’s degrees in nursing and Spanish.
For twin siblings and business majors Jake and Lauren Sirek, their Blugold paths were shared but also unique. Both will graduate with jobs in hand, one in retail management and one in human resources.
A total of 1,636 UW-Eau Claire students will graduate during ceremonies at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. May 16.
For three UW-Eau Claire nursing students, a spring trip to Washington, D.C., offered something they don’t always get in a clinical setting: a front-row seat to the federal decisions that shape nursing education, workforce capacity and patient care — especially in rural and underserved communities.
Art illustration major and university honors student Luecy Xiong has combined her bachelor of fine arts exhibit and her honors thesis to explore family history and personal identity.
Pursuing a liberal arts bachelor’s degree in biology with a pre-professional health science minor gave Helen Gensch the freedom to customize her elective courses based on her interests, which included entomology.
The mother of two from Rice Lake is graduating with her associate of arts and sciences degree on May 14 and is on a path to serve underprivileged students.
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