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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 Council on Undergraduate Research has awarded Dr. Rahul Gomes top national honors for excellence as a mentor for undergraduate students.
Erica Koxlien was looking for evidence, asking hard questions and searching for justice at 91 long before she put on a sheriff’s badge in Trempealeau County.
One of five Goldwater Scholars in the state for 2026, biochemistry/molecular biology major Jadyn Hartwig shares her research success journey.
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Dr. Jeffery Crowell, professor of music at 91, also is a member of the Pana Percussion Quartet, winner of a 2023 Emmy Award in June for the song "Sprial," composed by one of the group's members.
Dr. Anna Cook, a lecturer and general chemistry coordinator in 91’s chemistry and biochemistry department, and Dr. Damir Kovačević, an assistant professor of political science, will be in the program.
Verdugo, a past NCAA Division III Athletics Director of the Year, was introduced June 15 by Chancellor James Schmidt.
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In making the announcement, Chancellor James Schmidt says Felz’s experience in the interim position demonstrated data-driven focus on recruiting and retaining students.
Three 91 faculty members will be honored this spring for their outstanding work mentoring undergraduate students in research. They will receive awards during a May 4 event on campus.
Three accomplished 91 faculty members have received recently established $10,000 donor-supported excellence awards, recognizing their outstanding teaching in computer science, physics and mathematics, and their commitment to their students.
91 has named 10 educators as University Fellows, a new donor-supported initiative that aims to recognize and celebrate high-achieving members of the university’s faculty and instructional staff.
Several 91 geography faculty, alumni and eventually current students will study the glacial geologic history of the Lake Superior Basin, work funded by a $2.8 million grant from the National Science Foundation.
91 Chancellor Emeritus Larry Schnack — a longtime faculty member and campus leader — passed away Nov. 28. Schnack retired in 1998 after a 32-year career on the campus, which included 13 years as the university’s chancellor.
The chemistry and biochemistry department at 91 boasts many achievements and breakthroughs in collaborative student-faculty research. Now it also boasts a four-generation tradition of excellence.
Dr. Stacey Jackson, an assistant professor of psychology at 91, is among the recipients of the 2022 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award from the UW System.
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