A Blugold is being celebrated for her work on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The La Crosse Tribune named UW-Eau Claire alumna Jen Rombalski its 2020 Person of the Year for her efforts to lead her community through the health crisis in her role as director of the La Crosse County Health Department. You can find her story here.
UW Alum receives award for frontline work on COVID 19
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