Admissions News
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UW-Eau Claire awards incoming freshmen scholarships
UW-Eau Claire awards 764 scholarships to incoming freshmen.
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Regents approve Visitor and Admissions Center design, UW-Barron County name change
On June 8, the UW System Board of Regents authorized UW-Eau Claire to take next steps on a new construction project and approved a new name for UW-Barron County.
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Tips and tricks to having a good campus tour
I toured UWEC myself as a senior and I’m a tour guide here these days—here are some tips for making the best of your time on campus!
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A new understanding of bravery, faith and justice: The Civil Rights Pilgrimage
Michael St. Ores shares a very profound example of a life-changing experience that happened over spring break – the Civil Rights Pilgrimage.
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UW-Eau Claire agreement with CVTC to guarantee admission
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire now will guarantee admission to students earning a liberal arts associate degree at Chippewa Valley Technical College.
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We won! On to Boston!
Blugold finance students took 1st and 3rd place at the CFA Institute Research Challenge on Feb. 15. The first place team will advance to the Americas Regional Final in Boston, March 19-20.
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How UWEC invested in me: A Blugold Fellowship success story
Just over four years ago, as a senior in high school, I sat at home writing countless essays for colleges and scholarships. One of those happened to be for the Blugold Fellowship scholarship.
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You have a story - we want to hear it
It’s fall, and for many admissions staff that means applications to review. But for me and for our review team, it means more. It means getting to know each of you who apply—your ambitions, your goals, how you want to change the world—and I imagine all the amazing things you’ll do as a Blugold.
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UWEC undergrad research can change lives...Here's my story
My passions allowed me to work as a primary researcher on a project that could ultimately impact my community in a positive way – where will your passions lead you?
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Making opportunities count: Marissa Leners, 2017 COB Outstanding Student
Marissa Leners, an information systems major from Birchwood, WI, is the 2017 UW-Eau Claire College of Business Outstanding Student. Leners will be recognized at the 2017 College of Business Celebrate Success! reception, Wed., May 10 at 5 pm in the Davies Center Dakota Ballroom.
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On top of the world: Johannah Erffmeyer
Johannah Erffmeyer, a third year student from Eau Claire, WI, has been named the 2017 College of Business Emerging Leader. She is double majoring in information systems and German. The Emerging Leader award is presented to a current business student who has shown early leadership and potential for success. Students were nominated for the award by the faculty and staff members.
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New scholarship encourages local students to choose UW-Eau Claire
The Local Blugold Scholarship soon will provide incentive for college-bound students from the Chippewa Valley to make UW-Eau Claire their college of choice, at the same time increasing the odds those students will stay in the region after graduation.
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Maria Camila Bedoya, Living the Eau Claire Advantage
Maria Camila Bedoya, a third year student from Rochester, MN, has been named the 2016 College of Business Emerging Leader. She is double majoring in account and information systems. Bedoya will be recognized at the 2016 University Student Excellence Awards reception on Thursday, May 5 at 5 pm in the Davies Center Ojibwe Ballroom, Room 330. The reception is hosted by the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association, UW-Eau Claire Foundation, and UW-Eau Claire University Centers.
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Why UWEC? Ask these nine siblings ... really, nine.
There is no better endorsement for UW-Eau Claire than a family of nine siblings and their parents talking about how and why they all became Blugolds. Meet the Soldners from La Crosse.
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A Blugold’s guide to high-impact experiences
Whether you’ve participated in one high-impact experience, seven, or even none, this guide is for you.
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Update on plant light response research supported by NSF funding
Dr. Derek Gingerich and senior microbiology major Kevin Mayer continue a National Science Foundation-supported research project on plant light response. Their findings could help guide future crop breeding and development.
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Professor works to increase campus diversity
When Wisconsin native Dr. John Evans returned to the Midwest three years ago, the political scientist was looking for opportunities to share his time and talents with community groups whose missions matched his interests.
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Superior research methods
UW-Eau Claire geography students Hannah Adams and Alison Olmstead talk about the research they are doing with ground penetrating radar to learn more about the history and the future of the Lake Superior shoreline.
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Students who do well in high school can struggle in college
Students who do well in high school can struggle in college. For some of you, this probably comes as a no-brainer. But if you’re like me and breezed through high school and expected a similar experience in college, this can be very difficult to accept.
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Majors and Student Services Fair set for March 11
UW-Eau Claire will host the Majors and Student Services Fair from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. March 13 in the Ojibwe Ballroom of Davies Center.
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Lessons from Selma: What I learned from the Civil Rights Pilgrimage
History becomes reality for graduate student Dennis Beale as he walks in his ancestors’ footsteps on the Civil Rights Pilgrimage. Dennis shares his experience in Selma, Alabama, and the lessons he will carry with him throughout his life.
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Humans of Study Abroad: 2015 Photo Contest
Do you want a sneak peak into what your Instagram feed will look like as a student here? On our campus, everyone knows someone who has studied abroad. Instead of just scrolling through someone else’s photos, why not take your own?
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How I went from being undeclared to loving my major
Shannon Carlson shares how she explored many passions and opportunities to find a major that she loves.
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New scholarship supports high-impact experiences
We know the value of experiences like undergraduate research, and now offer a new scholarship to help make it possible for more Blugolds.