University Honors Program News
Latest News
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Fall 2022 Honors Graduates
The University Honors Program is delighted to celebrate the accomplishments of 26 talented, diverse, and dedicated University Honors students who are graduating this fall or winter.
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New Honors Fellowship program prepares Blugolds to be future community leaders
A new UW-Eau Claire Honors Fellowship program is giving Blugolds new opportunities to gain the communication and other skills they’ll need to become future leaders in their jobs and communities.
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Blugold from Alaska finds adventure and knowledge studying abroad in Prague
When Kylie Judd decided to study abroad in Prague, the UW-Eau Claire senior was determined to embrace every opportunity to learn about the culture and history of the Czech Republic. So, Judd said yes to a 35-mile nighttime hike to a holy site.
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Honors Welcomes New Assistant Director
UW-Eau Claire Honors students, please give a warm welcome to our new Assistant Director Kim Wellnitz!
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Breaking Barriers: this Honors Student Is Pushing for More Diversity
This Year’s Prechel Scholarship awardee, Grace Olson, is bringing what she learns to every space she enters.
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From Ecology to Ecuador: This Honors Student Continues the Mickel Legacy
Anakah Denison has been full speed ahead since her start at UW-Eau Claire. Now adding the Ronald E. Mickel Scholarship recipient under her belt, she is a reminder of what students are able to accomplish.
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‘Boomin & Vibin,’ The Honors LLC Gears up for a Year of Fun
Connecting students based on their interests, passions and academic goals, the Honors LLC has become a vibrant community for past, present and future students.
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Dr. David Leland Pioneers New Honors Course on Cognitive Electrophysiology
Dr. Leland’s course focuses on studying how scalp-recorded electrical activity in the brain (also known as electroencephalography, or EEG) is used to examine how humans process information.
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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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Eau Claire’s Juneteenth celebration moves to new location
The Eau Claire Juneteenth celebration in Eau Claire will take place at Pablo Center at the Confluence for the first time on June 18. Musical performances will be in Jamf Theatre and vendors will be outdoors on the plaza or indoors if it rains.
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Honors Graduate Profile: Victor Hofmeister
Victor Hofmeister has taken his experiences in graphic design and applied them to almost all areas of his life so far, including the UWEC Honors Program.
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University Honors Graduates, Spring/Summer 2022
The University Honors Program is delighted to celebrate the accomplishments of 99 talented, diverse, and dedicated University Honors students who are graduating this spring or summer.
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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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Honors Graduate Profile: Evan Scott Rognholt Creates His Future in Music
Honors graduate Evan Rognholt has had a creative 5 years here at UW-Eau Claire.
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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.