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Rhodes Scholar Dr. Tayo Sanders told University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire graduates during Saturday’s commencement exercises that life’s journey can be a winding road, and success rarely is the result of a perfectly executed plan.

Joosten, a 2013 music composition graduate of UW-Eau Claire, is a highly celebrated director, composer, conductor and performer, currently touring the country with various Broadway projects. She took time recently to premiere and accompany a new composition performed by UW-Eau Claire and UW-Eau Claire – Barron County choral, wind and brass ensembles.

Honors student Harry Roubidoux, an English major with a rhetorics of science, technology and culture emphasis, developed leadership skills as captain of the UWEC football team. After graduation, Roubidoux will be pursuing a career in technical writing.

Elle Snesrud is graduating from UW-Eau Claire in 3.5 years with a degree in psychology and a certificate in American Sign Language — and she is adding her language skills to the final act as a Blugold at commencement. Snesrud will sign the national anthem at her ceremony on Dec. 21.

Find all the event details and feature stories about UW-Eau Claire’s fall commencement in one place. Get to know our featured graduates from each college and find out who the special honorees will be on Dec. 21.

On Dec. 21, Nathan Donovan will graduate from UW-Eau Claire after 3.5 years with a 3.88 GPA, a bachelor’s degree in biology and a preprofessional health science minor with plans to apply to medical school. On the soccer pitch, he is the 2024 NCAA Division III national soccer player of the year and scholar-athlete of the year, in addition to being a two-time All-American.

Honors student Calvin Lutzke is a triple major in Latin American and Latinx studies, political science and Spanish, with a deep passion for exploring culture, politics and language. Through study abroad experiences and active involvement on campus, Lutzke has grown his leadership skills and commitment to making a positive impact.

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.