College of Business News
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Graduating twins value shared experiences, opportunities to follow their own path
Allie and Chloe Knuth, twins from Green Bay, will graduate together this month from UW-Eau Claire, a campus they say is small enough that their lives sometimes overlap as students but big enough that they each could follow their own path.
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Capstone course students compete in Simulation Super Bowl
Over a two-week period students enrolled in MGMT 449: Strategic Management for a Global Business Environment, the College of Business's capstone course, competed in the Simulation Super Bowl.
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UW-Eau Claire to celebrate 1,646 new graduates during May 14-15 commencement events
A virtual commencement ceremony and in-person diploma ceremonies on May 14 and 15 will celebrate 1,646 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students who are graduating this spring.
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UW-Eau Claire places first and second in RMA Case Competition
The second annual Risk Management Association (RMA) Commercial Lending Case Competition was held over two days from April 15-16, 2021. In total, six teams from UW-Eau Claire, UW-Madison, UW-Stevens Point, and UW-Platteville competed for $5,000.
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Pi Sigma Epsilon members earn top honors at National Convention
From March 31 - April 11, members of the UW-Eau Claire Pi Sigma Epsilon- Zeta Epsilon student chapter persistently competed in the Pro-Am Sell-a Thon competition, speaker's competition, and top chapter awards at the virtual PSE National Convention.
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Blugold's custom fishing rod business takes off during pandemic
Joe Swanson was looking for ways to fill his days early in the pandemic when he began building more custom fishing rods, something the UW-Eau Claire senior had learned to do as a kid. A year later, he's sold 300 of them and his small business is booming.
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UW MBA Consortium students appreciate online program’s flexibility, engagement
More than 300 students are enrolled in the consortium program in 2021, with about 70 students receiving their MBA each year.
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Hmong Heritage Month celebration kicks off this week
UW-Eau Claire has a series of events planned throughout April, with the kickoff event co-hosted with UW Oshkosh.
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Sales Team successful at Toledo Sales Competition
On February 25-27, UW-Eau Claire Sales Team members competed in the Invitational Sales Competition (UTISC) hosted virtually by the University of Toledo.
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Blugolds in sports industry to discuss COVID’s effect on business
“It will let people talk with insiders about what it was like the day sports stopped,” says Dr. Brewer Doran, dean of the College of Business who will moderate the panel discussion.
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Students research economic impact of COVID-19 pandemic
A newly created economics class at UW-Eau Claire is helping Blugolds see the critical role economists can play as people and communities work to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Business Communication Writing & Presentations Studio open for Spring 2021
The Business Communication Writing and Presentations Studio is now open for the spring 2021 semester! Even if you do not have writing assignments in your courses right now, you can schedule an appointment for help on your résumés and other materials.
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Sales Team places fourth at national competition
UW-Eau Claire Sales Team placed 4th place at the Redbird National Sales Competition (RNSC) hosted by Illinois State on February 10-12, 2021.
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Blugolds gain knowledge, experience during yearlong administrative residencies at long-term care facilities
More than 50 Blugolds are completing yearlong administrative residencies at long-term care facilities before they graduate in May with degrees in health care administration.
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UW MBA Consortium tops in Midwest in U.S. News & World Report rankings
The University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium, managed by UW-Eau Claire, is the top online MBA program in Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 rankings. The consortium is ranked 10th in the nation.
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Fall 2020 College of Business Dean's List
College of Business students who have an outstanding record of academic accomplishment are eligible for the Dean's List. Congratulations to the 591 students who made the Fall 2020 list.
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December grad connecting her culture, passions and skills: Monique Morales Briand
For Dec. 19 graduate Monique Morales Briand, finding a path that combined her business acumen, her Hispanic heritage and her Spanish-first language skills led her to wide-ranging undergraduate experiences and success.
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The families we create when far from home: Iman Dikko
International students have support services and resources to reach their academic goals, but missing home and family still can be difficult. One graduating senior from Nigeria, Iman Dikko, is grateful for the Blugolds she now calls a second family.
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Sales Team successful at Collegiate World Cup
On November 11-14, UW-Eau Claire Sales Team members took part in the virtual sales role-play competition hosted by the International Collegiate Sales Competition (ICSC).
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Equestrian club helps UW-Eau Claire senior find her pathway
Senior Natasia "Tai" McDougall found her niche in college through the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire equestrian club, bringing horses back into her life and sparking a dream to start her own business one day.
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Dr. Paula Lentz receives national teacher-scholar award in business communication
Lentz, professor of business communication, was awarded the nation's highest honor for business educators from the American Association of Business Communication, the Meada Gibbs Outstanding Teacher-Scholar Award.
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Blugold looks to make an impact on and off campus
It's not surprising that Alejandra Serna is so passionate about her research project, “A Walk in Her Shoes: How Women of Color Navigate a Predominately White Institution.” After all, the UW-Eau Claire senior has been walking in those shoes for four years.
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UW-Eau Claire leading national initiative to increase number of leaders in senior care industry
Dr. Doug Olson — a nationally respected leader in senior care administration education — is leading a national initiative to strengthen and grow college programs across the country, with a goal of bringing more professionals into the senior care field.
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Baker named School Champion at Sales Warm-Up
Jenna Baker was recognized with the School Champion Award for UW-Eau Claire at this year's Great Northwoods Sales Warm-Up. Baker scored 12th place overall out of 66 individual competitors.