The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire recently celebrated the achievements of five student-athletes who were named Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Kwik Trip Athletes of the Week for April 22-28. The athletes recognized are Teagan Jones, Yakob Ekoue, Ethan Wurtzel, Demetri Bush, and Hunter Roseth.
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's golf team excelled at the WIAC Championships held at Lake Arrowhead Golf Course in Nekoosa, Wisconsin. Competing against six teams, UW-Eau Claire's top team secured first place with a combined score of 865 over three rounds, while their B team followed closely in second place with 884 strokes.
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Croix County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women's basketball team held its year-end banquet on Saturday, where it announced the award winners for the 2023-24 season.
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire softball team traveled to Platteville, Wisconsin, for a rescheduled matchup against the UW-Platteville Pioneers. The Blugolds emerged victorious in both games, securing a 7-3 win followed by a 5-4 victory.
Téa Armstrong, a junior from Blue Earth, Minnesota, has been recognized as the UW-Eau Claire Athletics' Blugold of the Week, an honor sponsored by BSN Sports/Nike. Armstrong is pursuing a major in Nursing.
UW-Eau Claire athletics is teaming up with Scheels Sporting Goods to offer a new camp aimed at providing a positive multisport experience for boys and girls. The Scheels Sport For All Camp, set to take place on the university campus in July, is designed to give youth the chance to learn leadership through athletics in a supportive environment.According to a spokesperson from Scheels, the partnership with UW-Eau Claire aims to offer more opportunities for the local community's youth to engage in sports and gain exposure to college life. The camp, supported financially by...
The only price of diesel in cities throughout St. Croix County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women's tennis team concluded its season with a narrow 5-4 loss to UW-La Crosse in the semifinals of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Team Tournament. The match took place on Saturday at Premier Tennis and Fitness in Janesville, Wisconsin.
The Hall of Fame Committee and Small College Basketball have announced the 2024 class for the Hall of Fame. This year's class includes notable figures from small college basketball, recognized for their significant contributions to the sport. Among the 12 inductees is Ken Anderson, a renowned coach from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire hosted the second annual Dick & Mary Johnson Invitational, with four other Midwest teams participating. The event served as a final opportunity for the Blugolds to prepare before the upcoming Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Outdoor Championships. The home meet concluded successfully with eight event wins for UW-Eau Claire.
A group of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire athletes participated in the Drake Relays held in Des Moines, Iowa, over the weekend. The event saw two notable performances by Yakob Ekoue and Teagan Jones, who both set new school records.
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's tennis team concluded its season with a 6-3 defeat against Carleton College. The match took place on Saturday afternoon in Northfield, Minnesota. The Blugolds managed to secure victories in two doubles matches and one singles match during the dual.
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire baseball team faced a challenging doubleheader against UW-Platteville on Saturday at Carson Park, resulting in two losses with scores of 9-2 and 11-4. The series finale, initially set for Sunday, April 28, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, May 1 at 1 p.m., still taking place at Carson Park.
UW-Stout can officially add a new “color” to its identity – green. The U.S. Department of Education has named UW-Stout a national Green Ribbon school, based on its long-term and ongoing efforts to infuse sustainability into operations and the classroom and to create a campuswide culture that advances environmental initiatives.“UW-Stout is honored to receive the Green Ribbon award. This was possible due to our students' investments in Stout's sustainability efforts, our faculty who incorporate sustainability in their curriculum and applied research, and our staff who plan,...