The Eau Claire Advantage

As one of the Midwest’s top public universities, UW-Eau Claire gives students a distinct advantage in school, career and life, with dynamic and culturally diverse learning experiences and a vibrant community in which to live, learn and grow. Explore the reasons UW-Eau Claire is recognized nationally for excellence. Then experience the Eau Claire Advantage yourself!

	Rankings and reputation Year after year, UW-Eau Claire is consistently ranked one of the top public regional universities in the Midwest in U.S.News & World Report. This impressive national ranking and many other distinctions reflect UW-Eau Claire's commitment to excellence.

	Undergraduate faculty-student research U.S.News & World Report has recognized UW-Eau Claire's undergraduate research program in the "Programs to look for" section of their Best Colleges magazine. In fact, more than 800 students are involved in research with faculty at UW-Eau Claire.

	Sustainability initiatives UW-Eau Claire is committed to expanding its array of sustainable practices — from energy conservation to a clean commute initiative to local food use — in its future renovation of facilities, new building efforts, and transportation and energy use.

	International/multicultural immersion (including study abroad and National Student Exchange) Offering you the world — UW-Eau Claire students widen their horizons through a wide array of opportunities to learn from other cultures and ways of living in our state, nation and the world.

	Civic engagement From individual volunteerism to organizational involvement, UW-Eau Claire's service-learning program enhances the academic experiences of all UW-Eau Claire students.

	Faculty of distinction UW-Eau Claire faculty are first-rate scholars with a passion for teaching. Four Wisconsin Professor of the Year recipients and four Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award recipients are among the distinguished faculty at UW-Eau Claire.

	Outstanding students Lee Behling, a senior biochemistry and molecular biology major and the lead author on a research paper published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, is just one of many UW-Eau Claire students making their mark on the world.

	Career preparation UW-Eau Claire students connect their education with the real world through numerous career development activities and access to cutting-edge technology.

	Graduate success Ninety-eight percent of 2009-10 UW-Eau Claire graduates who responded to an employment survey said they were employed or continuing their education (read survey results).