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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.

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.

Jesse Yang, a videographer in Integrated Marketing and Communications at UW-Eau Claire, is among the recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award from the Universities of Wisconsin.

Dr. Rae Langes, an assistant professor in the department of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality studies at UW-Eau Claire, is among the recipients of the 2024 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People from the Universities of Wisconsin.

Britton, who will graduate this month from UW-Eau Claire’s RN to BSN completion program, will receive the WNA award Dec. 20.

UW-Eau Claire marketing alumna Melissa Meschke has had a broad career in business, most recently finding award-winning success in economic development in St. Croix County.

Jeremiah Coey will prove his doubters wrong when he is among the first graduates of UW-Eau Claire’s new professional studies major that started this fall.

Mickel Honors Scholarship recipient Jasmine Pearson, a biology major at UW-Eau Claire, discovered her passion for naturopathic medicine after experiencing its healing benefits and now plans to pursue a career helping others through natural treatments.