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UW-Eau Claire and Mayo Clinic Health System

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Two Renowned Institutions. One Common Goal.

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Mayo Clinic Health System and UW-Eau Claire are creating an innovation hub focused on excellence in community healthcare research in Northwest Wisconsin. This powerful collaboration, extended in 2023 to a 10-year agreement, is one of only three such Mayo collaborations in the nation. This exciting relationship will allow Blugolds to help discover solutions to benefit patients in the region, state, country and around the world. Our combined expertise is preparing the next generation of medical pioneers to improve lives wherever they may go.

Join Groundbreaking Research

Transformative, Inspired Education

The collaboration between UW-Eau Claire and Mayo Clinic Health System provides boundless opportunities for university students, faculty, and staff to explore cutting-edge ideas alongside physicians and clinic staff to develop solutions for real-world problems. This presents new internship and research experiences for undergraduate and graduate students and empowers physicians and scientists to launch research projects that may not have happened otherwise. 

The Mayo Clinic Health System collaboration goes beyond the traditional constraints of scientific research. By combining the arts, humanities, business, sciences, and health care, this bold collaboration is creating practitioners of the future. 

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UWEC's New Science and Health Sciences Building
Successful healthcare innovation requires state-of-the-art facilities and technology. That's why we're building a $340.3 million designed specifically for contemporary research and education for students in high-demand STEM fields.
Learn More About Our New Science and Health Sciences Building
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The Sonnentag Center
The Sonnentag Center features a new Mayo Clinic Health System Diagnostic Imaging and Sports Medicine Center, providing services to area athletes and active Eau Claire residents.
Learn More About The Sonnentag Center
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Blugold Biomedical Innovator Program
UW-Eau Claire and Mayo Clinic Health System have combined forces to better prepare future scientists, innovators, and health care providers. Biomedical Innovators participate in competitive research experiences with faculty and network with medical professionals.
Become a Blugold Biomedical Innovator

Discover In-Demand Majors 

Academic programs at UWEC are leading the way in health science education. Our faculty, alongside Mayo Clinic Health System professionals, are shaping the future of health care through exceptional curriculum, connections with community partners and area industry, and revolutionary research. 

Explore Health Sciences at UW-Eau Claire
See the World While You Change It
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Explore Health Care in Costa Rica
Designed for students in programs connected to global health, this Costa Rica immersion experience explores socio-cultural issues along with healthcare systems, determinants, and outcomes of the country.
Learn more about immersion experiences at UWEC
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Studying in Scotland's Countryside
Take your studies abroad to the University of Stirling, known for a variety of impressive programs, such as film and media studies, history, environmental science, and sociology. While surrounded by rolling hills and breathtaking views, take classes in historic castles and immerse yourself in a strong, welcoming community of local students.
Learn more about study abroad experiences at UWEC
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Experience New Cultures Outside the Classroom
Cultural Immersion experiences introduce you to various cultures, populations, and environments within the U.S. and beyond. Volunteer in Puerto Rico, learn about Hmong living in Thailand, or explore the historical context of colonization of South Africa. Here, the possibilities are endless.
Learn more about immersion experiences at UWEC

Here were living, breathing examples of physician-researchers, people who practiced medicine and spent time in their lab advancing the field. I've always been passionate about medicine, but my love for research was acquired at UW-Eau Claire and furthered at Mayo Clinic.

Academic Excellence
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Muriel Metko
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World Class Health Science Collaboration

Our collaboration agreement with Mayo Clinic Health System is a true difference-maker for UW-Eau Claire. But don't take our word for it, listen to these students and mentors who have seen and felt the impact of this groundbreaking partnership changing lives of students and patients. 

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Sonnentags’ vision made new facility possible
John and Carolyn Sonnentag’s shared vision of an event center in Eau Claire is providing UW-Eau Claire students with a world-class venue for athletics and the community with a facility that can attract national events to the Chippewa Valley.
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