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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UW-Eau Claire ranked in Money magazine’s 2022 Best Colleges rankings
The rankings examined 623 colleges across the nation for quality, affordability and alumni success.
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Jamf expert visits graphic design class at UW-Eau Claire
UW-Eau Claire graphic design students took in a lecture on the evolution of design from Deb Morris, manager of user experience design (UX design) at tech industry leader Jamf Software.
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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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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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Blugold biology alumna interviewed for ‘60 Minutes’
Dr. Michelle Pickett, a 2005 Blugold biology graduate and pediatric emergency medicine physician in Milwaukee, is set to appear in a mental health-focused segment of CBS's "60 Minutes" on May 8, Mother's Day.
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UW-Eau Claire faculty members in Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars program
The instructors in the yearlong program will collaborate with faculty from other UW System campuses to discuss influential literature and conduct research focused on improving student learning.
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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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'Thursdays at the U’ to feature historical portrayal of Salem witch trial victim
Jessica Michna of Historical First Impressions theater company will portray Goode Rebeka in “Trial by Fire — the Salem Witch Trials” May 12 at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County. This will be the final program of the spring series.
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Blugolds receive majority of area K-12 Golden Apple awards for educators
In early April the Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation announced the 2022 Golden Apple awards for excellence in K-12 education, and of the 22 recipients, 15 of them are graduates of UW-Eau Claire.
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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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Congratulations, Class of 2022!
View list of UW-Eau Claire graduates.
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Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month celebration begins May 1
The UW-Eau Claire campus is celebrating Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage month with events from May 1-12. Music, dance, art, film and cuisine will highlight connections to past and present Asian culture.
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‘Thursdays at the U’ to feature EMT, K-9 search specialist May 5
Emergency responder and K-9 search specialist Jan Thompson will speak about her work at 12:30 p.m. May 5 at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County in Rice Lake.
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Summer Food Service Program to provide meals for UW-Eau Claire's Upward Bound participants
The food program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
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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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Dr. CP Liu to receive honorary doctorate at UW-Eau Claire
Dr. CP Liu has a passion for unlocking the mysteries of the human body, founding six companies in his quest to find cures for chronic diseases such as cancer.
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UAC spring concert: Bryce Vine with Landon Conrath
Buy tickets now to see rapper Bryce Vine and opener Landon Conrath in the first major concert in Zorn Arena since spring 2019. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 6.
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Construction to begin on County Materials Complex
The transformation is underway for a 21-acre brownfield site along the Chippewa River to become the largest indoor event venue in northwest Wisconsin — the $107 million state-of-the-art County Materials Complex — when it opens in spring 2024.
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Continuing Education announces May program offerings
UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education will present a variety of programs in May, including Spring Edibles, Starting a Foot and Nail Care Business, Employee Evaluations and Performance Management, and Respectful Workplace Training.