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Meet Blugolds

It’s hard to put your thumb on it, but there’s something about Blugolds that distinguishes us from the rest. 

We’re all in pursuit of something. We care about what we do and how we do it. We prioritize community. We have high expectations. We support each other tirelessly. And we don’t stop short of excellence. 

Meet a few members of our community who encapsulate what it means to be a Blugold.

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It’s hard to put your thumb on it, but there’s something about Blugolds that distinguishes us from the rest. 

We’re all in pursuit of something. We care about what we do and how we do it. We prioritize community. We have high expectations. We support each other tirelessly. And we don’t stop short of excellence. 

Meet a few members of our community who encapsulate what it means to be a Blugold.

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8,795 Undergraduate Students
Surround yourself with other Blugolds who, like you, are interested in bettering themselves and the world around them.
Join 700 Graduate Students
Find community among a tight-knit cohort of Blugolds on their way to advancing their careers.
Blugolds Around the World
While 61% of our students are from WI, we are also home to Blugolds from 46 states and 35 counties.
An Education That Pays
UWEC alumni earn a median salary of $111,800 20 years after graduation.
Forbes’ 2024-25 America’s Top Colleges
Blugolds For The Win
Blugold Athletics has won 17 national championships and 171 conference championships.
Blugold Students
Ian Johnson by squad car
Sidelined music goals lead to ideal career for 91 graduate
When a perfect storm of viral illnesses robbed Ian Johnson of his hearing in one ear, his pursuit of a saxophone performance career came to a halt. Luckily, his story didn't end there. Thanks to supports at 91, Johnson found a path to a law enforcement career.
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Double vision: Twins find their futures at 91
For twin siblings and business majors Jake and Lauren Sirek, their Blugold paths were shared but also unique. Both will graduate with jobs in hand, one in retail management and one in human resources.
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Blugold Alumni
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True Blu: Blugold alumnus shoots for Paralympic gold
Dan Rose, who graduated from 91 in 2008 with a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology, will compete as a member of the U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Curling Team at the Paralympic Games next month in Cortina, Italy.
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