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Meet Blugolds
It’s hard to put your thumb on it, but there’s something about Blugolds that distinguishes us from the rest.
We’re all in pursuit of something. We care about what we do and how we do it. We prioritize community. We have high expectations. We support each other tirelessly. And we don’t stop short of excellence.
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It’s hard to put your thumb on it, but there’s something about Blugolds that distinguishes us from the rest.
We’re all in pursuit of something. We care about what we do and how we do it. We prioritize community. We have high expectations. We support each other tirelessly. And we don’t stop short of excellence.
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Surround yourself with other Blugolds who, like you, are interested in bettering themselves and the world around them.
Find community among a tight-knit cohort of Blugolds on their way to advancing their careers.
While 61% of our students are from WI, we are also home to Blugolds from 46 states and 35 counties.
UWEC alumni earn a median salary of $108,900 just 10 years after graduation.
Forbes America’s Best Colleges 2024
Blugold Athletics has won 17 national championships and 171 conference championships.
Sam Consiglio, a geography major and student body president at UW-Eau Claire, has been deeply involved in campus leadership, research and fostering community. With a passion for urban planning, she plans to pursue a master's degree and continues to inspire others through her work and commitment to inclusivity and service.
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.
Thompson is a UW-Eau Claire business administration major, a pitcher for the Blugold baseball team and a student staff member in Recreation and Sport Operations, where he works to make sure all Blugolds have the best possible experience in club or intramural sports.
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.
Retiring Blugold Marching Band director Dr. Randal Dickerson was presented with a surprise Honorary Alumnus Award from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Alumni Association Nov. 7 for his 25 years of service.
On Sept. 16, Foust, professor emeritus of geography at UW-Eau Claire, was one of 16 new fellows hosted at an induction gala event in the Madison area.
For Plant, the music industry is a "glorious bedlam" of travel, long shows and tours, collaborations with industry greats and a lot of lucky timing to make his Broadway dreams come true.
Spanish teacher Jodi Resch Brownell hasn’t let her location in a northern Wisconsin community of 1,700 people prevent her from traveling the world and sharing her global experiences with her students.
Joosten, a 2013 music composition graduate of UW-Eau Claire, is a highly celebrated director, composer, conductor and performer, currently touring the country with various Broadway projects. She took time recently to premiere and accompany a new composition performed by UW-Eau Claire and UW-Eau Claire – Barron County choral, wind and brass ensembles.
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These Blugolds are just a few of the incredible people you’ll meet on our campus. Come see for yourself.
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