Commencement News
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UW-Eau Claire commencement speaker tells grads their lives are shaped by their decisions
Dr. Brady Foust, a professor emeritus of geography at UW-Eau Claire for nearly 40 years, says the university provided graduates with “a great education in a very special place.”
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Continuing her nursing dream in Eau Claire: UW-Eau Claire – Barron County grad Celina Mendoza
Celina Mendoza has earned her associate degree at the UW-Eau Claire ‒ Barron County and now will enroll full time as a Blugold, hoping to complete a bachelor's degree in nursing.
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Rooted in theory, informed by experience: Anthony Wallace '22
May graduate Anthony Wallace plans to take the important lessons of critical race theory in his English literature studies and his passion for equity and inclusion in higher education to a career advocating for students of color.
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Blugold finds a new path thanks to undergraduate research, mentors
When Carley Owens graduates this month, she'll have a degree in neuroscience and a resume filled with research experiences. Her future plans now include earning a Ph.D. in neuroscience and contributing to the medical field as a scientist.
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Graduating Blugold is nontraditional in multiple ways
Those who know John "Sarge" Baker, who graduates from UW-Eau Claire this month with a degree in physics and math education, see much more than a nontraditional student who wears a cloak every day.
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UW-Eau Claire spring commencement ceremonies set for May 21
UW-Eau Claire will host three commencement ceremonies on May 21, including the College of Business at 9 a.m., the College of Arts and Sciences at 1:30 p.m. and the colleges of Nursing and Health Sciences and Education and Human Sciences at 5:30 p.m.
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Biology grad dreams of career caring for animals: Kacey Soetebier
Kacey Soetebier will receive her biology degree from UW-Eau Claire on May 21 and hopes to run a zoo someday. As a kid who grew up in foster care, Kacey learned fierce determination and independence that have served her well in her college experiences.
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Solving it spatially: Matt Dewitte '22
Earlier this year senior geography major Matt Dewitte was nationally recognized for his research in geospatial technologies. On May 21 he accepts his bachelor's degree and begins a job as an analyst for a global insurance company.
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Pursuing multiple interests as a Blugold prepares new graduate for success
Ryan Dainsberg will graduate this month with majors in marketing and Spanish, so it’s no surprise that his University Honors Program thesis is in … philosophy. While the philosophy-focused research may surprise some, it reflects his many interests.
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Experiences in and outside the classroom prepare nursing grad for future success in health care
May nursing graduate Brooke Anderson will begin her career as a nurse but hopes to eventually pursue other opportunities within health care. She says her nursing degree will be an exceptional foundation for a variety of potential future careers.
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Multiple Blugolds again win prestigious Fulbright awards
Three Blugolds credit a variety of high-impact experiences they had at UW-Eau Claire for helping them earn 2022-23 Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards. Two recent graduates also have been named English teaching assistantship alternates.
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Dual-diploma students who ‘seized the opportunity’ prepare to graduate
Students from China enrolled in UW-Eau Claire’s dual-degree program had to make a decision in spring 2020 whether to continue their education in the U.S. or return to their homeland during the pandemic. Those who stayed are graduating in May.
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Break from performing helps Blugold reimagine his music and his future
Samuel Stein has been performing on and around the UW-Eau Claire campus since he was a freshman. COVID-19 forced the music composition and mathematics major to pause the live performances, something he says gave him time to reimagine his music and goals.
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Blugold 'shoots for the stars' as his journey takes him from homeless to medical school
Broc Kelley, who will graduate from UW-Eau Claire in May with a biology major and minors in chemistry and pre-professional health science, received a full scholarship to the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. A decade ago, Kelley was homeless.
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Alumni Spotlight: Hanna Hermanson, music education
Teaching is a very demanding job, especially during these past few years. Hannah Hermanson, UWEC ‘19, took it all in stride with determination, understanding, and a kind heart.
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Multiple internships help new grad launch career in graphic communications
What’s the best thing about an internship? Everything, says Kristina Tlusty, a recent UW-Eau Claire graduate who is using the knowledge and connections she’s gained from a series of internships to launch her career in the field of graphic communications.
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UW-Eau Claire alumnus challenges new graduates to find a career that makes them 'come alive' every day
During his “Charge to the Class” on Dec. 18, Dr. Woubeshet Ayenew told the new graduates that his hope is that they “arrive at a successful career that will make you come alive every day and reward you with meaning to match your hard work.”
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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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Volleyball seniors and Division III champions take life lessons from the game
When seniors Makenzie Bachmann, Kendra Baierl and Taylor Scalia made the choice to return for a fifth season after COVID canceled 2020, they hoped it would be worth it all. An NCAA DIII National Championship trophy says it was.
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High-impact experiences on campus and in world help prepare Blugold for future success
When Natalie Lasinski graduates with degrees in behavior analysis and Spanish-liberal arts and a certificate in Latin American studies, the Blugold will take with her a resume full of experiences on campus, in the community and around the world.
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Social work graduate pursues career helping Wisconsin youth
Ricardo "Ricky" Ruel has experienced some hardships in life, and by pursuing a career as a social worker in child welfare, Ruel intends to be the person who can help Wisconsin youth facing some of the same challenges he faced.
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Leaning into leadership and generosity through music and math: Leah Koepke
Settling on a math major was easy for Leah Koepke once her eyes were opened to the myriad ways to apply a mathematics degree out in the world. Staying with her first love in a music minor allowed Koepke to combine her skills while discovering her path.
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Fall commencement set for Dec. 18 at UW-Eau Claire
With the return of full-fledged, in-person commencement, fall commencement exercises for 737 students at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will be Dec. 18 in Zorn Arena.
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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.