Communication and Journalism News
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Blugold is spending summer as intern for the Pro Football Hall of Fame
UW-Eau Claire graduate Emma Mabie is spending her summer working as an intern at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. She was selected for the prestigious internship from nearly 1,500 applicants, and is one of two interns working in Museum Collections.
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Chancellor takes action to solve problem for Blugold studying in Italy this summer
Chancellor James Schmidt doesn’t wear a cape, but he’s still a hero to one UW-Eau Claire student. Katie Murphy misplaced her credit card while studying in Italy this summer. The chancellor delivered a new card to her when touring her campus in Italy.
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Blugolds follow their dreams through National Student Exchange
The National Student Exchange allows students to pay UW-Eau Claire tuition while attending college at another participating campus somewhere in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Nine to receive UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association awards
The Honorary Alumnus Award, Lifetime Excellence Award and President's Award will be given at a May 20 gathering.
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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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Ann Devroy Memorial Forum to feature deputy managing editor at The Washington Post
A deputy managing editor at The Washington Post will be the featured speaker for UW-Eau Claire's annual Ann Devroy Memorial Forum. Sharif Durhams will be on campus to speak at the April 28 forum.
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Ninth annual Jig’s Up Blugold ice fishing contest set for Feb. 12
The ninth annual Jig's Up ice fishing contest will run from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. on Lake Wissota near The View bar and grill. Fish and raffle prizes will be awarded at 3 p.m.
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New grad 'pays it forward,' works to make computer science field more equitable and inclusive
“Pay it forward” has become a popular saying, but it’s long been a way of life for Alexis Lappe, a UW-Eau Claire senior who will graduate in December with a major in computer science-software engineering and a minor in communication studies.
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McIntyre Library launches new MVP donor program
The newly launched McIntyre Valued Partners program offers new opportunities for people who financially support UW-Eau Claire's library. The program will help ensure the library continues to grow and evolve as new needs and opportunities are recognized.
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Tip top idea: Hibbard Hall studios to be renamed Henry Lippold Broadcast Suite
Henry Lippold, who developed UW-Eau Claire’s broadcast journalism curriculum when he came to campus in 1972, mentored hundreds of students, many of whom are respected radio and television journalists in Wisconsin and throughout the country.
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First-generation student finds support and future career as she learns to navigate higher ed
A first-generation college student, Miranda Ricci had a lot to learn about navigating higher education. She has found the people and resources she needs to thrive, first at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County and now at UW-Eau Claire.
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Philip Rucker to speak during UW-Eau Claire's annual Devroy Forum
Philip Rucker, a senior Washington correspondent at The Washington Post, will present “Lessons from Reporting in the Age of Trump” during the virtual 2021 Ann Devroy Memorial Forum April 15 at UW-Eau Claire.
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Congratulations to CJ students graduating in Fall 2020
The faculty from UW-Eau Claire's Department of Communication and Journalism would like to congratulate all CJ students who graduated in Fall 2020.
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More than an academic endeavor: Casey Moua's journey of self-discovery
For December 2020 grad Casey Moua, the end of the undergraduate journey brings not only a valuable degree in communication and social work, but also a new sense of self, one fortified by hard work, exploration and healing.
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Blugold balances life as a college student and as a shaman
Tou Ger “Billy” Lor is successfully juggling his roles as both a college student and a shaman, spending his weekdays immersed in schoolwork and campus activities, and his weekends helping Hmong community members find peace and good health.
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Exhibit highlights the Chippewa Valley women who fought for the right to vote
Blugolds are shining a light on the Chippewa Valley women who fought for their voting rights 100 years ago — making it possible for millions of women to vote today — as the U.S. celebrates the centennial of the passage of the 19th Amendment.
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Global perspectives on COVID-19: Student-created video dialogue
What do Blugolds do with extra time on their hands during COVID-19 quarantine? For junior communications and Spanish major Grace Annis from Eau Claire, the answer was to talk to people about their experience — people all over the world.
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Communication and journalism department congratulates the class of 2020
Faculty from UW-Eau Claire's department of communication and journalism congratulate all the CJ students graduating this spring.
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Career Services supporting Blugolds in their search for internships and jobs
Career Services is supporting Blugolds — current students and alumni — as they search for internships and jobs during the pandemic. It's a tough time to be looking for an internship or a job, but Blugolds have reasons to be optimistic.
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Student art exhibit celebrates the art and beauty of book making
A group of UW-Eau Claire students have spent the semester making their own books — including binding them — in a class titled, “Artist Books: Image & Text.” The Blugolds will share their creations in a monthlong exhibit.
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Blugold siblings launch app that aims to give more people access to legal system
Jesse and Simon Okiror, brothers and UW-Eau Claire graduates, have created a new app that they hope will make it easier for more people — especially those with low incomes and people of color — to get help navigating the complex legal system.
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Blugold Spotlight features Jack Kapfer
Radio and television are at the center of Jack Kapfer's academic passions. He has taught waves of aspiring journalists at UW-Eau Claire since 2003.
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A media dream job come true: Jack Ross of Mid-West Family Broadcasting
December 2018 graduate Jack Bertelsen landed about the most perfect first job a communication major could find, right here at the locally owned station that gifted Blugold Radio to UW-Eau Claire.
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Converge Radio receives two Wisconsin Broadcasters Association awards
Converge Radio, UW-Eau Claire's student-run radio station, recently received two Wisconsin Broadcasters Association awards. The group took first place for their radio drama, "Bend in the River," and second place for their "Sounds of Eau Claire" podcast.