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Founded in 1916, UW-Eau Claire continues to build its national reputation based on the achievements of its students and faculty. As one of the Midwest’s top public universities, UW-Eau Claire provides students with small classes led by talented professors, cutting-edge programs, endless opportunities to get involved and experience more of the world, and the support they need to meet their goals fo

r success. Add to that a safe and friendly campus community and beautiful surroundings (from rivers and bike trails to shopping and entertainment), and you’ve got one exceptional place.

While UW-Eau Claire has long been a nationally recognized top producer in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, one studen...
06/02/2026

While UW-Eau Claire has long been a nationally recognized top producer in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, one student has recently become the first Blugold to earn a specific award from the prestigious international program.

Sophomore Taylor Thelen, a marketing major, has earned a Fulbright United Kingdom Summer Institute award at one of the five locations available in the program. Thelen will spend three weeks this summer in Belfast, Northern Ireland, attending Queen’s University to study the complex history, culture, politics and socioeconomics of the region.

“I plan to attend law school and find a career path in international diplomacy, so this program will be a great fit for my interests and academic goals,” Thelen says.

“I hope to see as much of the city as I can — I don’t want to waste a minute. I’m looking forward to getting the most from this experience as possible.”

Read more: https://www.uwec.edu/stories/uw-eau-claire-sophomore-uk-fulbright-summer-institute

Since graduating in 2000, alum Mark Proksch has had several interesting jobs, from an office handyman and substitute tea...
05/29/2026

Since graduating in 2000, alum Mark Proksch has had several interesting jobs, from an office handyman and substitute teacher, to portraying Nate Nickerson, a part of Dunder Mifflin’s warehouse team, on the NBC hit series "The Office".

It turns out all those jobs were part of the same career path for Proksch — his successful acting career. Proksch graduated with a degree in communication, with an emphasis in electronic media. Although, after graduating from high school, he says he really didn’t have a major in mind when he started looking at colleges.

“I kind of just followed some friends who were like-minded when it came to music and comedy, and followed them to Eau Claire,” Proksch remembers. “And it was honestly the best decision I ever made.”

“I think if I had gone to NYU or USC or even Madison, I think it would have been a little more overwhelming,” Proksch says. “Whereas in Eau Claire you find the right five or six people and the world’s your oyster. We were certainly encouraged to pursue what we wanted to do, whether it was comedy or music, and there were always enough outlets provided by the university or the city to move forward with those ambitions.”

Read more: https://www.uwec.edu/stories/true-blu-proksch-takes-his-energy-hollywood-office-and-beyond

When Jacob Oberg, a U.S. Marine Corps and Army veteran, prepared to graduate with a bachelor’s in professional studies, ...
05/27/2026

When Jacob Oberg, a U.S. Marine Corps and Army veteran, prepared to graduate with a bachelor’s in professional studies, attending the commencement ceremony on May 16 was not part of the plan. He lives in Maryland with his wife and their two young sons. Making the trip as a family simply didn’t seem possible.

But thanks to the support of a fellow military veteran alumni family, the costs and logistics of travel were taken care of, and the entire Oberg family was able to take part in the glorious day of commencement at The Sonnentag.

Read more: https://www.uwec.edu/stories/veteran-navigates-winding-road-degree-completion-uw-eau-claire

Nobu appreciation post! ❤️ This fall, we captured the experience as Nobu Yasuda rehearsed for his last Holiday Concert a...
05/26/2026

Nobu appreciation post! ❤️ This fall, we captured the experience as Nobu Yasuda rehearsed for his last Holiday Concert as a music director and faculty member. Wrapping up an impactful career of over 30 years, Yasuda is retiring in Osaka, Japan this summer.

In a recent interview with Volume One, he said, "One of the things I was telling to many students and former students were that I am still learning. I am a teacher, but what I do is I learn something and in my passion of learning, I need actually the outlet. . . I am so excited about learning something because I want to share what I learned with the students. My motivation or my passion of learning is stronger because I have students or the Chippewa Valley Symphony musicians."

"Especially for students, I never say 'it's great' or anything because usually we read the music, and first thing I usually say is, 'something like that.' 'Something like that' actually kind of contains a lot of meaning. I expect them to always get better, so then they play better."

At his final Chippewa Valley Symphony concert, Yasuda was awarded the Consul-General’s Commendation by the Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago, in recognition of his long-standing contributions to promoting friendship and mutual understanding between Japan and the U.S. He has made a lasting impact on both UW-Eau Claire and the broader community through his dedication to music and cultural exchange.

Happy retirement Nobu - we already miss you! 💙 💛

The Pinnacles of Symphonic Music & 'Art In Time' - Volume One:
https://volumeone.org/articles/2026/05/18/389895-the-pinnacles-of-symphonic-music-and-art-in-time-chippewa-valley-symphony-orchestra-conductor-and-music-director-nobuyoshi-yasuda-retires

📷: #1 & 3 - Timothy Mather / Chippewa Valley Symphony

Today, eight graduates of UW-Eau Claire will accept their bachelor’s degrees in professional studies — graduates who hav...
05/20/2026

Today, eight graduates of UW-Eau Claire will accept their bachelor’s degrees in professional studies — graduates who have earned their degrees through in-person classes while incarcerated at the Stanley Correctional Institution.

While various iterations of prison-based higher education programs have been offered through Wisconsin colleges and universities for over a century, the vast majority of those have been associate or certificate programs.

The eight UW-Eau Claire graduates, alongside students graduating from UW-Stout at SCI the same day, will be among the first incarcerated people to receive bachelor’s degrees from a UW institution in 51 years.

“I never thought I would have the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree through a UW school while I was incarcerated." says an SCI student. "This has been a very empowering experience for me. Throughout this journey my confidence has grown, my belief in myself has grown and my sense of self-worth has grown."

Read more: https://www.uwec.edu/stories/graduates-uw-eau-claire-earn-life-changing-degrees-stanley-correctional-institution

Congratulations to the class of 2026! 🎉 We are so proud of you and can't wait to see where you'll go next.Zach Halmstad,...
05/17/2026

Congratulations to the class of 2026! 🎉 We are so proud of you and can't wait to see where you'll go next.

Zach Halmstad, a 2004 graduate and co-founder of Jamf and Pablo Group, delivered the Charge to the Class, encouraging graduates to make the world around them better, where and how they can.

“Your advantage from this education isn’t what you know sitting here today. Your advantage comes from how quickly you can learn tomorrow. That’s what will prepare you for whatever comes next,” he said.

“As you graduate today and move to the next stage of your life, there will be no shortage of problems for you to focus on. Some will be in your career; some will be in your community. Some will be big, some small. But when you see something that is broken, remind yourself, it doesn’t have to be this way. Find a problem and make it better.”

Go Blugolds! 🎓
The Sonnentag

It's time to celebrate the class of 2026! 🎓 A total of 1,636 students will graduate this Saturday, May 16, at The Sonnen...
05/15/2026

It's time to celebrate the class of 2026! 🎓 A total of 1,636 students will graduate this Saturday, May 16, at The Sonnentag, including:

🔬 The very first graduates of new Master of Public Health and Master of Science in Exercise Physiology degree programs, reflecting our commitment to healthcare.

🏀 John and Carolyn Sonnentag, two special Blugolds known for their long history of excellence in manufacturing innovation and community philanthropy, will receive honorary doctorate degrees in the building that bears their name.

Find event details and get to know our featured graduates, all in one place.

Check it out: https://www.uwec.edu/stories/spring-commencement-ceremonies-set-may-16-sonnentag

Blugold Giving Week has begun! 🎉 Leading up to Commencement, Blugold Giving Week rallies the Blugold community to suppor...
05/13/2026

Blugold Giving Week has begun! 🎉 Leading up to Commencement, Blugold Giving Week rallies the Blugold community to support UWEC students.

Your gift helps hardworking students facing financial struggles stay enrolled, stay on track, and complete their degrees. All gifts will be matched, up to $30,000, thanks to two generous alumni!

Hear from a few of this spring's graduates on the many ways your gift makes a difference in students' everyday lives. ➡️

Learn more & give now: https://blugolds.uwec.edu/campaign/774355/donate

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