Story Archives
News and Events
Here you will find the complete archive of news stories published by the IMC office at UW-Eau Claire
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Campus Harvest, Campus Closet announce new location, summer hours
UW-Eau Claire's Campus Harvest Food Pantry and Campus Closet, which provide essential support for students in need of supplemental food assistance and professional attire for interviews and career fairs, are open this summer in a new location.
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Spring 2019 Dean's List
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire extends congratulations to the 2,438 students named to the spring 2019 Dean's List.
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Chemistry alumna receives National Science Foundation graduate fellowship
Clorice Reinhardt, a Blugold chemistry grad and Ph.D. candidate in molecular biophysics and biochemistry at Yale University, has received a prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship for her research.
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UW-Eau Claire once again named best in state for LGBTQ+ student support
For the second consecutive year, UW-Eau Claire has been rated the best college in Wisconsin for LGBTQ+ students. According to Best Colleges and Campus Pride, UWEC is tops for both a quality education and a safe, inclusive space for LGBTQ+ students.
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Roadwork to close State Street route to campus starting June 19
A city of Eau Claire road construction project along State Street will close a major route to the UW-Eau Claire lower campus starting Wednesday, June 19. The route is expected to remain closed through early October.
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Blugolds finish in top 10 in NCAA Division III Director's Cup
For the 2018-19 season, UW-Eau Claire is ranked 10th in the nation in the NACDA Learfield IMG College Directors' Cup standings for NCAA Division III. The rankings include the more than 400 NCAA Division III athletics programs in the country.
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Chancellor’s Blog: JFC approves Science and Health Sciences Building phase one funding
The capital budget passed June 11 by the state Legislature's Joint Committee on Finance included $109 million for phase one of a Science and Health Sciences Building to replace UW-Eau Claire's Phillips Hall.
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Joint Finance Committee approves Science and Health Sciences Building phase one funding
Funding of $109 million for the first phase of a Science and Health Sciences Building at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is included in the capital budget passed today by the state Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance.
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UW-Eau Claire to offer athletic training graduate program starting in 2021
Following approval today by the UW System Board of Regents, a Master of Science in athletic training degree will be offered at UW-Eau Claire beginning in summer 2021. It will be the only athletic training graduate program in northwest Wisconsin.
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UW-Eau Claire construction update: June 1, 2019
UW-Eau Claire provides an overview of work completed since April 1, 2019, and expected in the next 60 days on UW-Eau Claire construction projects.
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Are you ready for your Blugold Orientation?
This is the day you've been waiting for — you will finally arrive on campus as an admitted student and learn all you need to know to launch your college career ready to shine! Here are our pro tips for making the day a total success.
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'Engaged with UW-Eau Claire' featuring Samara Gaitan
In the monthly video series "Engaged with UW-Eau Claire," the Alumni Association is proud to profile Blugolds who return to campus to help make a difference. Each video features a Blugold alum who gives back to UW-Eau Claire in some capacity.
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Blugold FYI archive
Browse posts from past Blugold FYI issues.
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Speaker to Blugold grads: Think now about your legacy
During University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire commencement ceremonies May 25, the university’s 1,420 newest graduates were asked to think a bit more long term than their immediate plans after college.
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Local Juneteenth event to celebrate enrichment through diversity
Eau Claire's 2019 Juneteenth celebration, set for 5:30 p.m. June 19 in Carson Park's Pine Pavilion, will bring together area residents to celebrate their commitment toward a more united community enriched by its diversity.
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Blugolds receive record six Fulbright awards for 2019-20
Four UW-Eau Claire alums and two current students expected to graduate this spring have received 2019-20 Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards.
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Chippewa River research by UW-Eau Claire geographers and students garners national attention
UW-Eau Claire researchers led a long-term study of the Chippewa River that is gaining national attention and being celebrated as a new model that can be applied to the study of river systems around the world.
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Alpaca business helps young entrepreneur pay for college
Claire Bee is juggling college with a part-time job, earning money to help pay her tuition. However, the freshman isn't waiting tables like many college students. Instead, she's running an alpaca business she started in middle school.
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UW-Eau Claire – Barron County commencement video available
Chancellor James Schmidt and Provost Patricia Kleine offered remarks and congratulations to the graduates of UW-Eau Claire – Barron County on Tuesday, May 22. For those friends and family unable to attend, video recording of the event is available here.
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Chancellor’s Blog: End-of-semester budget update
UW-Eau Claire Chancellor James Schmidt provides a brief, end-of-semester update on the 2019-21 Wisconsin state budget.
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John Menard Jr. to receive UW-Eau Claire honorary doctorate for lifetime achievement
In recognition of his lifetime achievement, UW-Eau Claire alumnus John Menard Jr. will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, the first degree of its kind awarded by the university.
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From associate to bachelor's: Krista Leistikow
Krista Leistikow always planned to pursue a four-year degree after graduating from UW-Eau Claire – Barron County. The new connection between the Barron County and Eau Claire campuses made the choice clear. Next stop: a Blugold bachelor's degree.
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Nine to receive UW-Eau Claire alumni awards
Nine alumni and friends of the university will receive UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association awards May 24 at an event associated with spring commencement.
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Alumni award honorees share words of advice for new grads
For the benefit of UW-Eau Claire's newest graduates, this spring’s Alumni Association award recipients share some of the wisdom gained from their valuable life experiences.