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Graduate Profile: Meet Emily Johnston
Emily Johnston has been involved in a variety of activities at UW-Eau Claire, as a way of incorporating her diverse interests. As a political science and psychology double major, she has made the most of her undergraduate studies.
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Meet Devion Rehbein, Honors Grad and Accomplished Psychology Researcher
Devion Rehbein originally wanted to complete college as quickly as he could. Now, he is trying to make this time last as long as possible. “Graduation is coming up. I don’t want to leave. College is the best time of my life,” he said.
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Meet Tessa Ferry, Future Music Therapist
Tessa Ferry has spent much of her time at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire researching topics surrounding music therapy. As a music and psychology double major, she has worked on 6 different research projects throughout her undergraduate studies.
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Reflections of my Civil Rights Pilgrimage experience: Emma Velazquez
Sophomore social work major Emma Velazquez is wrapping up her second year as a Blugold, and has shared with us the profound and personal impact of a cultural immersion program that follows the history of civil rights through the Deep South.
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A Trailblazer in Her Field
Shadia Escorcia-Cure has been a trailblazer in her field. The microbiology and chemistry student credits the UW-Eau Claire Honors Program for pushing her to consider new opportunities outside of her comfort zone.
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Nursing program and outside-the-classroom experiences prepare new grad for career in health care
UW-Eau Claire has prepared Leah Bettcher well for a career in health care thanks to its excellent nursing program, connections to nearby hospitals and countless opportunities to build her leadership and other soft skills.
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Madalyn McCabe to draw on leadership, travel experiences as a future educator
McCabe, who will graduate in May, selected UW-Eau Claire for its strong social studies education program and its vast array of travel-experience options for students.
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A Passion for Political Science and Travel
One of the main reasons honors grad Taylor Golding chose political science was through an experience in her first-year honors colloquium course.
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Mayo Clinic Health System cardiologist teaches one-of-a-kind course to UW-Eau Claire Honors students
The course taught by Dr. Andrew Calvin, a Mayo Clinic Health System cardiologist, exposes Honors students to the language and concepts of clinical research.
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Leading through Track, Teaching, and Tech
Sid Gross has been developing his leadership skills since he first stepped foot on campus. Crediting the Honors 100 seminar course for helping him acclimate to campus, he’s now paying it forward by serving as a mentor.
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Double major, 3.5 years, debt free and hired before graduation — How’d she do that?
Grace Olson parlayed a nice high school jump on college credits into shortened degree timeline with two majors and University Honors. The accounting and information systems major is now well on her way to her dream job as a CPA.
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New UW-Eau Claire graduate will leave a legacy of advocacy for equity, diversity, inclusion
When Rosa Gómez graduates from UW-Eau Claire, she’ll have three degrees and a resume filled with research and other life-changing experiences. She will leave behind a legacy of student advocacy for equity, diversity and inclusion on campus.
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Spring 2023 Honors Graduates
The University Honors Program is delighted to celebrate the accomplishments of 80 University Honors students who are graduating this spring or summer.
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Blugold earns national award for design work on Honors newsletter
Thanks to her efforts in and outside of UW-Eau Claire classrooms, Carly Bower knows her skills as a graphic designer have greatly improved during her years as a Blugold. Now the UW-Eau Claire senior has a national award to prove it.
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Honors Course Highlight: A Queer Lens with Professor Mahaffy
In a new course for the Honors Program, "A Queer Lens: Representation in Art, Photography, and Film," Blugolds find space to express themselves and to explore Queer identity through art.
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On Screen and Behind the Scenes
Recent honors grad Lily Duquaine cultivated relationships, creativity, and impact across campus.