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Meet Blugolds

It’s hard to put your thumb on it, but there’s something about Blugolds that distinguishes us from the rest. 

We’re all in pursuit of something. We care about what we do and how we do it. We prioritize community. We have high expectations. We support each other tirelessly. And we don’t stop short of excellence. 

Meet a few members of our community who encapsulate what it means to be a Blugold.

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It’s hard to put your thumb on it, but there’s something about Blugolds that distinguishes us from the rest. 

We’re all in pursuit of something. We care about what we do and how we do it. We prioritize community. We have high expectations. We support each other tirelessly. And we don’t stop short of excellence. 

Meet a few members of our community who encapsulate what it means to be a Blugold.

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8,795 Undergraduate Students
Surround yourself with other Blugolds who, like you, are interested in bettering themselves and the world around them.
Small, Tight-Knit Cohorts
Join a community of 700+ Blugold graduate students working toward their next career milestone.
Blugolds Around the World
While 61% of our students are from WI, we are also home to Blugolds from 46 states and 35 counties.
An Education That Pays
Blugolds earn, on average, more than $100,000 per year 20 years after graduating.
Forbes America's Top Colleges List 2027
Blugolds For The Win
Blugold Athletics has won 17 national championships and 171 conference championships.
Blugold Students
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Rachel Stein: Into the unknown, on purpose
UW-Eau Claire senior Rachel Stein, who will graduate in December, has used biomedical research, study abroad terms in Spain and coursework in the Mark Stephen Cosby Honors College to find her post-graduation path.
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Blugold Alumni
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True Blu: Clare Hohman
The Blugold Athletics marketing and promotions director has for decades brought people together and created lasting memories at UW-Eau Claire.
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These Blugolds are just a few of the incredible people you’ll meet on our campus. Come see for yourself.
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