College of Nursing and Health Sciences News
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Creating her own sustainability studies degree plan: Lauren Gaffron
When Lauren Gaffron didn't see a sustainability degree plan to suit her interests at UW-Eau Claire, she created her own through the liberal studies program.
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Congratulations graduates!
Sixty-six students will receive their BSN this Saturday.
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Dr. Pamela White to receive Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award
Dr. Pamela White, ’82, ’89, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing to receive the Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Alumni Association as part of Dec. 17 commencement activities.
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Outside-the-classroom experiences help prepare nursing grad for future success
Taylor Johnson was helping to care for her ailing uncle when she saw the impact that nurses have on their patients and their loved ones. She knew then that she wanted to be a nurse so she could make that kind of positive difference in the lives of others.
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UW-Eau Claire to celebrate Free Speech Week with multiple events
UW-Eau Claire will host several events the week of Oct. 18 to recognize Free Speech Week, a celebration meant to encourage people to learn about their rights and to be more aware of them.
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UW-Eau Claire hires first donor-supported faculty professor in nursing
UW-Eau Claire has named Dr. Sonja J. Meiers its first Jane W. and James E. Moore Nursing Research Professor in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Meiers is an experienced professor, researcher and leader in the field of nursing.
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Forbes ranks UW-Eau Claire among top universities in the U.S.
Forbes has ranked UW-Eau Claire among the top universities in the U.S. UW-Eau Claire is the top-ranked comprehensive university in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa, according to Forbes.
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Latinx Heritage Month celebration gets underway at UW-Eau Claire
UW-Eau Claire will host events in September and October in recognition of Latinx Heritage Month, a monthlong celebration of the culture and traditions of those who trace their roots to Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and South America.
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U.S. News & World Report again includes UW-Eau Claire among best universities in the Midwest
U.S. News & World Report ranks UW-Eau Claire eighth among the top public regional universities in the Midwest in its 2022 Best Colleges report. This is the 27th consecutive year U.S. News has named UW-Eau Claire a top Midwestern public university.
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Summer immersion in Central Europe builds knowledge and understanding of history and cultures
A UW-Eau Claire program looked different this year but still gave Blugolds opportunities to be immersed in European history and culture this summer. Three students and two faculty leaders spent three weeks in Germany, Czech Republic, Austria and Slovakia.
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New Blugold becomes fourth generation in her family to study at UW-Eau Claire
This fall, new freshman Lucy Franklin is the fourth generation in her family to attend UW-Eau Claire. Lucy's parents, grandmother and great-grandmother all have degrees from the university.
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Welcome and welcome back
Welcome to the start of AY 2020-21!
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College of Nursing and Health Sciences announces 2021 Awardees
College awards are given to staff members each year in recognition of their outstanding contributions.
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Chancellor: UW-Eau Claire’s public good mission in action during pandemic
In his annual state-of-the-university message, Chancellor James Schmidt said a collaboration among UW-Eau Claire and its many partners made the university "the nexus for community health and education in the Chippewa Valley and Rice Lake."
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Eight receive excellence awards as academic year opens
UW-Eau Claire Chancellor James Schmidt honored faculty and staff members for their excellence during the Blugold Breakfast and academic year opening meeting.
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Building bridges between health care and higher education to enhance patient care
Dr. Rajeev Chaudhry — an expert in analyzing large datasets to help health care organizations improve patient care — began a new role with Mayo Clinic Health System that includes time to work with UW-Eau Claire faculty, staff and students on research.
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Nursing students raise awareness about challenges of returning to community after being incarcerated
UW-Eau Claire nursing students and recent graduates are working to raise awareness about the challenges and resources needed to support people as they return to the community after being incarcerated. The research team partnered with local organizations.
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Congratulations to students named to the Dean's List
Congratulations to students named to the Dean's List
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Students work together to capture stories about life during COVID-19 for Spanish-speaking populations
A team of UW-Eau Claire faculty and students who are studying public history, Latin American studies, Spanish and nursing are working together to capture stories about what life has been like during COVID-19 for Spanish-speaking populations in the region.
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Virtual Convocation celebrates May 2021 BSN graduates
Join the celebration and watch the virtual Convocation for the May 2021 graduates.
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Nursing students create 'recipe cards' to raise awareness about mental health disorders in young people
A project launched this spring by a team of nursing students at UW-Eau Claire is helping to get information about mental health disorders and mental health resources into the hands of young people who need it as well as the adults who support them.
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UW-Eau Claire doctoral grad made transition from engineering to nursing
Ma. Theresa “Marie” Corpuz Fredrickson persevered and took on new challenges to become a leader in the nursing profession.
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Year of Challenge, Year of Change
Thank you College faculty, staff and student nurses for your perseverance this year.
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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.