Chancellor's Office News
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Chancellor names rapid action task force, authorizes athletics program review
UW-Eau Claire Chancellor James Schmidt announced Dec. 9 two significant steps the university is taking in the wake of two incidents involving racist messages that occurred on campus during the fall semester.
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Chancellor's Blog: We can and must do better
Chancellor James Schmidt offers reflections about a series of racist social media posts that became public Tuesday, Nov. 19, and sent a shockwave through the UW-Eau Claire campus.
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Chancellor James Schmidt issues update on racist incident
Chancellor James Schmidt sent an update on Nov. 21, 2019, to the UW-Eau Claire campus community regarding recent racist social media posts among a group of students.
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Wintermission, city of Eau Claire establish winter recreation path
UW-Eau Claire is among the partners that make up Wintermission Eau Claire, which has established a winter recreation path to be plowed with high priority after snow events during the 2019-20 winter season.
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Dr. Warren Anderson named UW-Eau Claire vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and student affairs
Dr. Warren Anderson, who has led student affairs and equity-and-inclusion-related initiatives at multiple institutions, has been named vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and student affairs at UW-Eau Claire.
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Looking to the future: UW-Eau Claire announces investment plan for continued student success, contributions to region
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has announced the launch of a plan for investing in its future to ensure student success and bring talent to the region for years to come.
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Chancellor’s Blog: Moving forward for our future
Chancellor James Schmidt provides an update as UW-Eau Claire moves forward with a plan to invest in faculty and staff to position the university for future success.
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UW-Eau Claire shares Sonnentag Event and Recreation Complex update
With site preparation underway, UW-Eau Claire and its partners have announced they expect to begin construction by July 1, 2020, on the Sonnentag Event and Recreation Complex.
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Chancellor's Blog: Investing for Our Future
Chancellor James Schmidt shares details in follow-up to recent forums focused on his proposal to invest in faculty and staff to position UW-Eau Claire for future success.
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UW-Eau Claire moves up in U.S. News 2020 Best Colleges ranking
UW-Eau Claire ranks fourth among the top 33 public regional universities in the Midwest according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Best Colleges listing released today.
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Chancellor’s Blog: Governor Evers finalizes 2019-21 state budget
Chancellor James Schmidt responds to the signing of the 2019-21 Wisconsin state budget by Governor Tony Evers — a budget that includes key provisions that meet great needs at UW-Eau Claire.
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Chancellor’s Blog: State budget passed by Legislature
The full state Legislature has passed the 2019-21 state budget, which includes Chancellor James Schmidt's two highest priorities for UW-Eau Claire.
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Chancellor’s Blog: JFC approves Science and Health Sciences Building phase one funding
The capital budget passed June 11 by the state Legislature's Joint Committee on Finance included $109 million for phase one of a Science and Health Sciences Building to replace UW-Eau Claire's Phillips Hall.
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Joint Finance Committee approves Science and Health Sciences Building phase one funding
Funding of $109 million for the first phase of a Science and Health Sciences Building at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is included in the capital budget passed today by the state Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance.
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Speaker to Blugold grads: Think now about your legacy
During University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire commencement ceremonies May 25, the university’s 1,420 newest graduates were asked to think a bit more long term than their immediate plans after college.
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Chancellor’s Blog: End-of-semester budget update
UW-Eau Claire Chancellor James Schmidt provides a brief, end-of-semester update on the 2019-21 Wisconsin state budget.
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John Menard Jr. to receive UW-Eau Claire honorary doctorate for lifetime achievement
In recognition of his lifetime achievement, UW-Eau Claire alumnus John Menard Jr. will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, the first degree of its kind awarded by the university.
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Chancellor's Blog: State Building Commission update
The Wisconsin State Building Commission on March 20 advanced the governor's proposed 2019-21 capital budget without a recommendation to the Joint Committee on Finance — an unusual but not entirely unexpected outcome.
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Dr. Tamara Johnson leaving for Adler University; search for vice chancellor launched
Dr. Tamara Johnson, UW-Eau Claire vice chancellor for EDI and student affairs, has announced she has accepted a position as vice president for diversity and inclusion at Adler University in Chicago.
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Chancellor's Blog: Governor Evers adds to bipartisan push for new science building
Chancellor James Schmidt expresses thanks to Governor Tony Evers, regional legislators and community leaders whose support resulted in UW-Eau Claire's proposed new science building being included in the governor's 2019-21 capital budget.
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Governor Evers announces support for UW-Eau Claire Science and Health Sciences Building
Gov. Tony Evers announced March 7 the inclusion of $109 million for UW-Eau Claire's proposed new Science and Health Sciences Building in his 2019-21 state capital budget during a press conference in the university's Phillips Science Hall.
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Chancellor's Blog: Governor Evers’ 2019-21 operating budget
Chancellor Schmidt reflects on Governor Evers' proposed budget for the UW System.
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Chancellor's Blog: Our audacious future
Chancellor James Schmidt sets out UW-Eau Claire's ambitious plans that have been launched for student enrollment and retention — plans with a focus on finding the best-fit Blugolds and retaining them through graduation and career success.
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UW-Eau Claire ranks 4th among top U.S. producers of Fulbright students
UW-Eau Claire has moved up in its ranking among the top U.S. master’s universities for its number of students who receive Fulbright grants through the U.S Department of State’s prestigious international educational exchange program.