College of Arts + Sciences Alumni + Community
Building community connections
Through research and education, the College of Arts and Sciences helps build a stronger regional economy and community. We offer diverse opportunities for faculty and students to engage with the community and bring people together to enhance social, cultural and economic opportunities for individuals and businesses. From politics to economics, we work to build lasting relationships between the university and area businesses as well as regional public officials and non-profit agencies.
Tracking trends in the local economy
The Chippewa Valley Center for Economic Research and Development (CVCERD) provides local/regional economic data as well as research and analysis as a service to the community. Our mission is to help foster economic development in the region.
Learn more about CVCERD
Analyzing our local economy
The Political Research Institute (PRI) is a non-partisan organization dedicated to connecting local governments, nonprofit organizations, and other groups to experts in political science and law to assist with finding and analyzing data.
Connect with PRIHelp build a stronger university
Contribute to the growth and progress of the College of Arts and Sciences by making a donation. Giving opportunities range from scholarships to donor-directed support of a department, program or initiative. Your support will help build a stronger university, benefiting future students, faculty and alumni for decades.
Blugolds after UW-Eau Claire
When a Blugold walks across the stage to accept their diploma, we know their experience at UW-Eau Claire has prepared them for whatever is next. See some of the ways our alumni are taking what they learned at UWEC and applying it to their careers and lives.