News
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Nursing alumna recognized for work in public health
Nursing alumna Jennifer Rombalski was named 2020 Person of the Year by the La Crosse Tribune for her work as director of the La Crosse County Health Department. She recently accepted a position with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
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Congratulations, Class of 2020!
View list of UW-Eau Claire graduates.
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Continuing Education announces March program offerings
UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education will present a wide variety of programs in March, ranging from supervisory management and building cultural intelligence to backyard birding.
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University Staff Council Advancement Fund established
The University Staff Council Advancement Fund is now open and is prepared to accept donations.
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Blugold alumna launches HR software platform
When Bugold graduate Jana Morrin left a toxic work environment, she took with her the resolve to help others deal with this destructive situation. In 2019 she co-founded Speakfully Inc., an online human resources tool for individuals and organizations.
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Chancellor's Blog: 2021-23 capital budget proposal invests in areas of high need, impact
Gov. Evers proposes capital budget that outlines state priorities for construction, renovation and maintenance projects for state facilities.
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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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Martin Mogensen Education Lecture to focus on Hmong racial and gender justice in the modern era
Kabzuag Vaj will present the 2021 Martin Mogensen Education Lecture "Organizing for Racial & Gender Justice in an Era of Trumpism through a Hmong Feminist Lens" via livestream on March 8.
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Dr. Demetrius Smith enjoying new EDISA role
After his first six months as UW-Eau Claire’s first special assistant to the vice chancellor for equity, diversity, inclusion and student affairs, Dr. Demetrius Smith is more excited than ever about the university’s many EDI initiatives.
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2021 Kaleidoscope of Nursing Scholarship Day Virtual Conference Call for Abstracts
Nursing students, faculty/staff, and community partners are invited to submit abstracts for paper (oral) presentations for Delta Phi Chapter’s Kaleidoscope of Nursing Scholarship Day, which will be held virtually on Friday afternoon, May 7, 2021. Abstract
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UW-Eau Claire improves its military-friendly ranking
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire improved its ranking as a military-friendly institution in an annual survey of nearly 1,700 postsecondary schools in the nation. UW-Eau Claire has nearly 500 military-connected students on campus.
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UW-Eau Claire ranks among top U.S. producers of Fulbright students
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is again among the top master’s universities in the nation for the number of students who receive Fulbright grants through the U.S. Department of State’s international educational exchange program.
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Chancellor's Blog: Governor's bold budget proposal offers vital support
Chancellor James Schmidt shares details on Gov. Evers' budget proposal, news coverage of his budget message and resources on the state's budget process.
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Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton receives MLK Social Justice Leadership Award
Each year one UW-Eau Claire faculty or staff member is honored. This year, Ducksworth-Lawton has been recognized for her exceptional ability to advocate and lead in the areas of equity, diversity and inclusion in the community.
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UW-Eau Claire pianist to perform two recitals featuring underrepresented composers
A University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire pianist who often includes pieces written by underrepresented composers is playing two virtual recitals in the coming weeks that celebrate equity, diversity and inclusion.
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Blugolds help native Spanish speakers better access health care in the Chippewa Valley
Two Blugolds are making it easier for Spanish-speaking people to access health care more easily in the Chippewa Valley. Erin Fitzgerald and Breida Torres Berumen are translating some of the Chippewa Valley Free Clinic’s written materials into Spanish.
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Leading the state in research-based innovation: Elizabeth Glogowski
Honored once again for statewide excellence in innovative research discoveries, Dr. Elizabeth Glogowski exemplifies the UW-Eau Claire commitment to undergraduate research and providing students with the kinds of experiences that set Blugolds apart.
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Students can receive tuition credit for supporting health care organizations during pandemic
UW-Eau Claire students who are EMTs, CNAs, CMTs, RNs or LPNs who worked 50 hours in health care organizations between Dec. 1 and Feb. 1 may be eligible for a $500 tuition credit.
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UW-Eau Claire research team studies effects of alcohol on older people
A UW-Eau Claire research team has found that alcohol significantly affects older brains in ways that may threaten their health and well-being, including increasing their risk of falling.
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Board of Regents approves Haas Fine Arts Center renovations
Renovations to the 50-year-old UW-Eau Claire building include remodeling rehearsal spaces and classrooms to improve acoustics and sound isolation.
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First-ever virtual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration set for Feb. 10
The UW-Eau Claire celebration — a cornerstone event of the campus recognition of Black History Month — will take place virtually, inviting campus and community members to log in and safely join in honoring and elevating King's life and legacy.
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Chancellor's Blog: City, county approve mask mandate
Eau Claire governmental bodies adopt local mask mandates in the event the state mandate ends in the future.
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UW-Eau Claire historian, professor and advocate earns Regents Diversity Award
Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton has been selected to receive the 2021 Regents Diversity Award, the highest honor from the UW System for achievement in educational diversity.
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Regents Diversity Award recognizes work of UW-Eau Claire Counseling Services
As the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s student body has become increasingly diverse, its Counseling Services program has expanded and adjusted its programming to ensure that it is meeting the needs of all students.