UWEC News
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First-generation student finds support and future career as she learns to navigate higher ed
A first-generation college student, Miranda Ricci had a lot to learn about navigating higher education. She has found the people and resources she needs to thrive, first at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County and now at UW-Eau Claire.
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UW-Eau Claire in U.S. News 2021 Best Colleges rankings
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire ranks eighth among the top public regional universities in the Midwest in U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Best Colleges listing.
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Respiratory therapist to discuss vaping’s harmful effects during ‘Thursdays from the U’
Jenna Green will present “The New Cigarette: Vaping, E-Cigarettes and Juuls” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sept. 10. The online presentation, hosted by UW-Eau Claire – Barron County, is free and open to all.
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UW-Eau Claire French program again receives national honor
The American Association of Teachers of French has again designated the UW-Eau Claire French program as an Exemplary Program with Honors. The program also received the honor in 2017.
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Football legend Gus Dorais to be focus of 'Thursdays at the U'
Joe Niese will discuss Dorais — who grew up in Chippewa Falls and went on to become a highly decorated college and NFL player and coach — from noon-1 p.m. Oct. 10 during UW-Eau Claire – Barron County’s lecture and performance series.
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UW-Eau Claire moves up in U.S. News 2020 Best Colleges ranking
UW-Eau Claire ranks fourth among the top 33 public regional universities in the Midwest according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Best Colleges listing released today.
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Aquatic ecologist to discuss lake-ice seasonality and climate change during ‘Thursdays at the U’
Dr. John Magnuson will present from noon-1 p.m. April 4 for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's lecture and performance series on the Rice Lake campus.
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Broadcaster to discuss local versus national media for ‘Thursdays @ the U’
Michael Duncan will explore various aspects of media and news coverage, from small towns to Congress, Thursday, Dec. 13, for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's lecture and performance series on the Rice Lake campus.
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Continuing Education announces July program offerings
UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education/UW-Extension connects people with possibilities by providing degrees and certificates for contemporary learners, professional and workforce development, youth and community programs, and resources for business.
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Alum teaches coding to fifth-grade class thanks to UW-Eau Claire summer program
With the help of UW-Eau Claire’s Blugold Beginnings program and community partners, Katie Albin has added computer coding to her fifth-grade curriculum at Sherman Elementary School in Eau Claire.
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UW-Eau Claire to offer degree in neuroscience beginning in the fall
Current or future University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students with an interest in studying the brain and nervous system will have a new academic program available to them beginning in the fall.
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Plan proposes merger of UW System two-year, four-year campuses
An Oct. 11 announcement from University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross outlined a proposed system restructuring that would affect the UW Colleges, UW-Extension and four-year campuses, including UW-Eau Claire and UW-Barron County in Rice Lake.
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Sharing the beauty of UW-Eau Claire's campus
For the second consecutive year, photos of the UW-Eau Claire campus taken by student Matt Schrupp are included in the USA Today’s College Guide, a magazine that profiles nearly 500 colleges and universities across the country.
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Childhood friends to compete in national swimming championships
Childhood friends who were recruited by Division 1 universities but decided they’d rather be Blugolds are among the 11 UW-Eau Claire swimmers who will compete in the 2016 NCAA Division III Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships.
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New center to share faculty expertise on state, federal constitutions
UW-Eau Claire’s newly established Center for Constitutional Studies will promote research, education and community outreach on matters related to the Wisconsin Constitution and the U.S. Constitution.
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Journalism fellowship takes Blugold into Twin Cities newsroom
Kiri Salinas fell in love with the idea of being a journalist in high school. Thanks to these experiences as a Blugold journalism major, Kiri is more certain than ever that she wants to make a career in journalism.
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Partnership connects preschoolers with nature
Connecting children with nature is an investment in a lifetime of healthy living, says the director of UW-Eau Claire’s Children’s Nature Academy. The Beaver Creek Reserve is helping bring the university’s vision for nature-based curriculum to life.
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Your personalized guide to Schofield Hall, Old Library + McIntyre Library
Schofield Hall, Old Library and McIntyre Library provide students with useful and interactive resources. Stop by and see how we can help you!
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Student helps give Blugold broadcasts big-time feel
Thanks to the remarkable efforts of one determined student and the vision of supportive faculty and staff, fans can now enjoy quality live broadcasts of several Blugold sports including football, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s hockey and softball.
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UW-Eau Claire freshmen named National Merit Scholars
Five of the approximately 2,300 new freshmen enrolled at UW-Eau Claire in fall 2015 have been named National Merit Scholars.
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Proposed changes in College of Education and Human Sciences
Following are proposed changes in the College of Education and Human Sciences.
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Advice from a former procrastinator
Alison shares some advice from her experience as a former procrastinator.
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Dandrielle Lewis receives Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award
Dr. Dandrielle Lewis, assistant professor of mathematics, is UW-Eau Claire’s recipient of the UW System Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award.
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A Blugold’s guide to high-impact experiences
Whether you’ve participated in one high-impact experience, seven, or even none, this guide is for you.