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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.

Matthias McDermott, a biology major and pre-professional health sciences minor, found that the Mark Stephen Cosby Honors College significantly enriched his college experience, particularly in the development of communication skills. In addition to his academic pursuits, he was deeply involved in research, community service and leadership roles, including his work with the National Guard and as an honors mentor.

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.

Eleven Blugold undergraduate researchers and their faculty mentors will share their research and creative projects ranging from ageism in healthcare to workforce retention at the annual Research in the Rotunda event April 2 in Madison.

While universities across the country are facing tough questions about free speech and the failure to provide opportunities for students to engage in civil dialogue, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is breaking new ground and placing great value on the topic.

A newly established scholarship at UW-Eau Claire, the Chancellor's Spotlight Award, recognizes first-year students who faculty nominate for having found impressive success in their first semester of college, despite obstacles or challenges in school or life.

Blugold undergraduates used their creativity and problem-solving skills to develop solutions to healthcare challenges in the inaugural Mayo Clinic/University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Innovation Health Challenge.

Josh Deutschlander, a UW-Eau Claire integrative visual arts major in illustration, created an art exhibit rooted in accessibility. It featured works by artists with disabilities, with the space designed with accommodations to help gallery guests better enjoy the art.

UW-Eau Claire’s annual First Destination Report indicates that 99% of 2023-24 graduates are employed or continuing their education and 97% have a first job related to their career goal.

Six faculty members have been recognized for their excellence in teaching and mentoring as recipients of two sets of awards from the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.

UW-Eau Claire is one of the top master’s universities in the country for the number of students who receive Fulbright grants through the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.