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Blugold Stories & University Updates
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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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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Fifty years after Seymour Cray unveiled his Cray-1 supercomputer in Chippewa Falls, technology advancements at UW-Eau Claire are creating more extraordinary opportunities for students and faculty to conduct deep research using artificial intelligence.
UW-Eau Claire receives national recognition for community engagement with prestigious Carnegie honor
Following a nearly two-year process, UW-Eau Claire was one of 237 institutions recognized with the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement. Only 277 institutions nationwide now hold the endorsement, including nine in Wisconsin.
Nguyen Nguyen arrived in Eau Claire as an introverted international student navigating midwestern U.S. culture shock. Despite early intellectual uncertainty, she grew into a standout researcher, leader and honors scholar, a journey that has taken her to national conferences and industry experiences — and toward a bold future in computer science.
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Chancellor James Schmidt and Dr. Michael Carney, assistant chancellor for strategic partnerships and program development, accepted the third-place award for Engaged University of the Year at the Global Triple E Awards in Barcelona, Spain.
In connection with a program begun in the UW-Eau Claire languages department in the 1980s, Blugold students once again shared languages and culture while improving their teaching skills at Lakeshore Elementary.
Horacio Rozanski has had a chance to work around the world and explore multiple disciplines, from consulting to “data geek” to human resources to senior executive.
Dr. Melissa Spagnolo Sherman’s career has focused on harnessing science to build businesses that solve customer problems profitably.
UW-Eau Claire helped shape Cinthia Rozanski, who dedicates herself to every opportunity to volunteer and help.
The university is one of five international finalists — and the only one from North America — for the Global Engaged University of the Year Award, to be presented at ceremonies in Barcelona, Spain, later this month.
BestColleges.com and Campus Pride have announced their list of the best university or college in each state for support of LGBTQ students, and UW-Eau Claire is ranked the best in Wisconsin.
Staying in Eau Claire this summer? Consider yourself lucky. Whether you want to explore the outdoors or take in live music, there are endless activity options.
Verdugo, a past NCAA Division III Athletics Director of the Year, was introduced June 15 by Chancellor James Schmidt.
Debbie Kurth started volunteering at an early age and hasn’t stopped. Her support of local charities, small businesses and community enrichment has benefited those in her California community for many years.
Keith Donnermeyer recommends that people concentrate on what they want to do in life instead of what they want to be.
UW-Eau Claire will offer a new online master of public health degree program beginning in fall 2024. The UW System Board of Regents approved the online graduate program during its June 9 meeting.
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