University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Recent News About University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
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UW-Eau Claire maintains high placement in U.S. News Midwest college rankings
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has been ranked ninth among 57 public regional universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.
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UW-Eau Claire prepares for its centennial homecoming celebration with events for alumni and community
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is preparing to mark its 100th Homecoming with a series of events that aim to bring together alumni, students, and the local community.
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Brandon and Emily Riechers selected for 2025 Blugold Spirit Award
Brandon and Emily Riechers have been named recipients of the 2025 Blugold Spirit Award, an honor given to alumni who demonstrate excellence, generosity, and a strong connection to the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire.
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Alumni kazoo band celebrates milestones at state fair and homecoming
The Bridgman Hall Kazoo Band, a group made up of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire alumni, is marking its 49th year by participating in the university’s Homecoming parade.
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UW-Eau Claire leads $1.6M NSF project aimed at reducing barriers in academic research
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will lead a four-year project funded by a $1.6 million National Science Foundation grant, in partnership with the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.
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University police use GPS-tracked bait bikes in effort against campus bicycle theft
Campus police at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire have implemented a GPS-based monitoring system to address ongoing bike theft on campus.
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UW-Eau Claire recognized by The Princeton Review as one of Midwest’s best colleges
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has been named to The Princeton Review’s “2026 Best Colleges: Region by Region” list.
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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire announces lineup for annual Homecoming celebration
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is preparing for its annual Homecoming celebration, offering a wide range of activities and events designed to engage alumni, students, and the local community.
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UW-Eau Claire leads Midwest regionals in latest Forbes college rankings
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has been recognized as the top regional comprehensive university in the Midwest by Forbes in its annual America’s Top Colleges listing.
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Blugold volleyball debuts nation’s first Division III Taraflex court; dedication set Sept. 19
Blugold women’s volleyball at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will begin its upcoming season on a new court surface, becoming the first NCAA Division III volleyball team in the country to play and practice on a Taraflex court.
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Workforce Innovation Grant ends with expanded programs and rural outreach at UW-Eau Claire
The Workforce Innovation Grant, a collaborative initiative led by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Mayo Clinic Health System – Northwest Wisconsin, has concluded with organizers citing significant achievements in workforce development...
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Blugold alumnus Zach Zilm Jr. joins Las Vegas Raiders as player personnel assistant
Zach Zilm Jr., a 2019 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, has been hired as a player personnel assistant for the Las Vegas Raiders.
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UW-Eau Claire students use zebrafish research to study brain development
Students at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are conducting research on zebrafish to better understand brain development and function.
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Seven recognized with excellence awards at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Seven faculty and staff members at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire have been recognized with excellence awards during the annual Blugold Breakfast, acknowledging their contributions in areas such as advising, teaching, service, scholarship,...
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UW-Eau Claire foundations honored with Paragon Award for economic impact
The UW-Eau Claire Foundation and the Blugold Real Estate Foundation have been recognized with the Paragon Award by the Eau Claire Area Economic Development Corp. The award, sponsored by Royal Credit Union, honors organizations that contribute to...
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UW-Eau Claire students help create stained-glass mural celebrating nature at McIntyre Library
A new stained-glass mosaic window display is being installed at McIntyre Library, designed by Jyl Kelley, professor of art and design at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
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Small Business Development Center relocates offices onto UW-Eau Claire campus
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has relocated from its previous site at 221 W. Madison St. to new offices in Schneider Hall, the home of the College of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
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Student documents women's contributions to early supercomputing
Helwig, a student at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, is making strides in preserving the history of supercomputing.
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University students investigate Minnesota dam failure with emergency funding
One of the students involved in investigating a dam failure in Minnesota is Ella Gould, a senior majoring in environmental geography at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
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Economics professor studies impact of skateparks on communities
When Dr. Thomas Kemp, a professor of economics at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and an avid skateboarder, saw the connection between skateparks and their users, he recognized a research opportunity.