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Blugold Stories & University Updates

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Blugolds chase excellence every day. Our students, faculty, staff, and alumni form a community of curious minds, change-seeking adventurers, competitive athletes, dedicated leaders, thoughtful citizens, and ambitious go-getters. 

Explore our stories to learn how Blugolds are chasing excellence today.

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UWEC student Sydney Hoffman stands in front of the UWEC Home of the Blugolds sign
Driven, involved and passionate about the future, honors student Sydney Hoffman’s time at UW-Eau Claire has been a launching pad for professional success. From student leadership, honors research, hands-on industry experience and extracurricular involvement, she exemplifies the forward-thinking dedication of the Blugold brand.
UWEC's Blugold Marching Band brass section dressed to the nines
From his first campus tour to his final semester, Jack Petrizzo has made the most of his time at UW-Eau Claire. His journey as a Mark Stephen Cosby Honors College scholar, Blugold Marching Band section leader and dedicated marketing student is one of leadership, growth and a passion for the music of people.
New Mexico immersion students sit across from each other, down a long, covered porch, with plants and greenery around
After a semester studying the intersection of American Indian art and modernism in New Mexico, 12 students traveled to Sante Fe and Taos for a two-week immersion experience. They left with new memories, new cultural fluencies and new friends, among communities in New Mexico and Wisconsin.
student and service dog seated on campus mall area on a sunny spring day
For biomedical engineering major Lauryn Ahlm of Rogers, Minnesota, success in college meant, in part, keeping a chronic medical condition well controlled. Thanks to her service dog, Rosie, Ahlm's severe migraines did not sideline her during college and she is off this summer to a job in medical device manufacturing.
Emily Casey portriait on Davies roof
Emily Casey, who will graduate from UW-Eau Claire this month with a social work degree, has overcome a lot to become a college graduate. After the effects of a traumatic brain injury slowed her down for a while, with proper support and accommodations, she will start graduate school in the fall.
Adrianna Dahlberg stands in front of an autumn scene.
Adrianna Dahlberg combined her passion for nursing and music by being deeply involved in campus and community organizations. Dahlberg’s time in the Cosby Honors College broadened her perspectives and strengthened her leadership skills as she prepares to work in outpatient healthcare.
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