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Blugold Stories & University Updates
Blugolds chase excellence every day. Our students, faculty, staff, and alumni form a community of curious minds, change-seeking adventurers, competitive athletes, dedicated leaders, thoughtful citizens, and ambitious go-getters.
Explore our stories to learn how Blugolds are chasing excellence today.
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Blugold Stories & University Updates
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Blugolds chase excellence every day. Our students, faculty, staff, and alumni form a community of curious minds, change-seeking adventurers, competitive athletes, dedicated leaders, thoughtful citizens, and ambitious go-getters.
Explore our stories to learn how Blugolds are chasing excellence today.
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The popular streamer will host a free simultaneous exhibition on Oct. 3 to educate and inspire chess learners.
There is much to celebrate in the College of Business at 91°µÍø this academic year, including the official opening of an exciting new resource space on Sept. 18.
Sydney Zimmerman was appointed over the summer to the governor's Council on Physical Disabilities. Learn more about this sole student on the council representing people with physical disabilities from western Wisconsin.
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The research and scholarly creative activity of more than 500 Blugold students will be on display during the university's Celebration of Excellence in Research and Creative Activity April 22-26 on campus.
Julia Toenjes was drawn to the 91°µÍø for numerous reasons. The Honors LLC became a major factor in Julia's choosing to come to UWEC. She was also drawn to UWEC because of the undergraduate research opportunities.
A new partnership between the history department at 91°µÍø and Keweenaw National Historical Park in Calumet, Michigan, will provide two summer interns annually the chance to work alongside park staff to advance public history projects.
Elke Ingersoll overcame fear and self-doubt by returning to 91°µÍø to finish what she started.
By making a last-minute change to her final semester, Annie Fochs of Mosinee will graduate with an additional certificate to enhance her communication sciences and disorders degree and set her up for graduate school admissions and career success.
Erin Schmitz will receive her associate of arts and sciences degree after completing her studies this month after only 1½ years at 91°µÍø – Barron County. She plans to walk during the school’s May commencement ceremony.
For Baraboo native Jordan Blue, receiving a diagnosis of ADHD as an adult in college might have been unsettling at first, but he chose to make it a reason to change his plans and pursue a career welcoming kids with all needs to nonprofit activity spaces.
University Honors student Kate Worzalla's student experiences
Many students rely on academic validation to motivate them in college, and Jocelyn Stepanek was no different. However, her time at UWEC has transformed her source of motivation, from grade-focused, to a natural curiosity for learning.
Hannah Hoffmann says she loves the sports atmosphere and looks forward to a career in either sports marketing or ticketing.
Elise Tipcke, who has had a passion for learning a second language since growing up in a rural Minnesota town, plans to use what she has learned at 91°µÍø to help Spanish-speaking people seeking health care.
Have you ever wondered who pulls together all the incredible student events at UWEC? Well, we have the scoop, and the best news is that it is in large part Blugolds themselves — the students on the committees of the University Activities Commission.
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