Nathaniel Shuda column: Skeptic now a Twitter convert

Alumnus Nathaniel Shuda authored the May 21 Wisconsin Rapids Tribune article "Nathaniel Shuda column: Skeptic now a Twitter convert."

Eau Claire student makes a difference in her community

Student Samantha Lepinski was featured in the May 21 Inside Eau Claire article "Eau Claire student makes a difference in her community."

UW president picks Eau Claire search committee

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was mentioned in the May 20 WEAU story "UW president picks Eau Claire search committee."

UW-EC awards first doctor of nursing practice degrees

Dr. Linda Young, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Dr. Debra Jansen, associate dean of nursing, Dr. Mary Zwygart-Stauffacher, director of graduate nursing programs, and alumni Drs. Paula Hensel and Kathryn Olson were quoted in the May 20 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC awards first doctor of nursing practice degrees."

Program encourages re-use of students' items

Deb Newman, Housing Residence Life, and student Ava Gretzinger were mentioned in the May 19 Leader-Telegram article "Program encourages re-use of students' items."

McGregor businesses fear effects of truck traffic

Dr. Kent Syverson, geology, was quoted in the May 19 The Gazette article "McGregor businesses fear effects of truck traffic."

Impact of voting residency changes on college students

Student Sam Milewsky was quoted in the May 18 WQOW News 18 article "Impact of voting residency changes on college students."

Best Buddies event to honor an extraordinary friendship

The UW-Eau Claire Best Buddies program was mentioned in the May 18 JS Online article "Best Buddies event to honor an extraordinary friendship."

UW-Eau Claire breaks ground on new education building

Groundbreaking for the new education building was featured in the May 18 WEAU story "UW-Eau Claire breaks ground on new education building."

Video from legislative Task Force meeting on UW System restructuring

Alumnus Dylan Jambrek was mentioned in the May 18 UW-Superior news release "Video from legislative Task Force meeting on UW System restructuring."

Anthony Reed to perform vocal recital

Alumnus Anthony Reed was featured in the May 18 Echo Press article "Anthony Reed to perform vocal recital."

John Casper: Dirks thrilled to be back on course

Alumnus Josh Dirks was featured in the May 18 LaCrosse Tribune article "John Casper: Dirks thrilled to be back on course."

Blazer Softball Announces New Head Coach

Alumna Rachael Click was featured in the May 15 CSB Blazers news release "Blazer Softball Announces New Head Coach."

Nate Babcock Added to Laker Basketball Coaching Staff

Alumnus Nate Babcock was featured in the May 16 GVSULakers.com article "Nate Babcock Added to Laker Basketball Coaching Staff."

Jobs report 'unclear,' release time questioned by Eau Claire Economist

Dr. Ed Young (emeritus), economics, was quoted in the May 16 WEAU.com story "Jobs report 'unclear,' release time questioned by Eau Claire Economist."

Understanding your credit score and how it is determined

Student Jackson Hinck was featured in the May 16 WEAU.com story "Understanding your credit score and how it is determined."

UW-Eau Claire partners in The Confluence Project

UW-Eau Claire and its partners in the downtown Confluence Project were featured in the following recent Leader-Telegram articles:

Ward sets sights on Flames' vacant coaching post

Alumnus Troy Ward was mentioned in the May 15 Calgary Herald article "Ward sets sights on Flames' vacant coaching post."

Former runner creates profile of Olympic route

Dr. Sean Hartnett, geography, was featured in the May 14 JS Online article "Former runner creates profile of Olympic route."

About People for Monday, May 14, 2012

Alumnus Mark White was mentioned in the May 14 LaCrosse Tribune article "About People for Monday, May 14, 2012."

Biz Buzz for May 14, 2012

Alumnus Peter Young was mentioned in the May 14 Duluth News Tribune article "Biz Buzz for May 14, 2012."

UW System honors students for essays on value of liberal education

Student Greg Nelson was mentioned in the May 10 UW System news release "UW System honors students for essays on value of liberal education."

University's Student Research Day bigger than ever

Dr. Karen Havholm, assistant vice chancellor for research, and student Greg Nelson were quoted in the May 8 Inside Eau Claire article "University's Student Research Day bigger than ever."

Finding Jeff

Alumnus Andrew Swant was featured in the May 3 Volume One article "Finding Jeff."

Spring Awakening

Students Lauren Anderson and Molly Wilson were quoted in the May 3 Volume One article "Spring Awakening."

Keith Karns Big Band

Alumnus Keith Karns was featured in the May 3 Volume One article "Keith Karns Big Band."

Golf: Austin's Wagner wins national title

Student Catherine Wagner was featured in the May 11 Austin Daily Herald article "Golf: Austin's Wagner wins national title."

Students and staff spend last week in old Davies Center

Student Marlayna Greuman and Karen Stuber, assistant director for event services, were quoted in the May 14 WEAU.com article "Students and staff spend last week in old Davies Center."

Students plant pollination station in Phoenix Community Gardens

UW-Eau Claire students were mentioned in the May 14 WEAU.com story "Students plant pollination station in Phoenix Community Gardens."

Task force grapples with UW System cuts

Alumnus Dylan Jambrek was quoted in the May 9 JS Online article "Task force grapples with UW System cuts."

This story was also covered in the May 10 Chicago Tribune article "Task force grapples with UW System cuts."

Task force will tackle retaining UW System chancellors

Alumna Jo Ann Brandes was quoted in the May 8 JS Online article "Task force will tackle retaining UW System chancellors."

Wisconsin recall election: Which Democrat will face Governor Walker?

Dr. Geoff Peterson, political science, was quoted in the May7 Christian Science Monitor article "Wisconsin recall election: Which Democrat will face Governor Walker?"

Eau Claire Resident Sue Her Xiong to Speak at Concordia University, St. Paul Commencement

Alumna Sue Her Xiong was featured in the May 7 readMeida article "Eau Claire Resident Sue Her Xiong to Speak at Concordia University, St. Paul Commencement."

Bullying expert speaks at Chetek-Weyerhaeuser

Dr. Justin Patchin, criminal justice, was mentioned in the May 7 WEAU.com article "Bullying expert speaks at Chetek-Weyerhaeuser."

Mentors find positives in working with at-risk youths

Alumni Will and Becky Green were featured in the May 7 Wisconsin State Journal article "Mentors find positives in working with at-risk youths."

Eau Claire's historic buildings on display

Alumnus Dustin Fick was quoted in the May 15 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire's historic buildings on display."

Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation provides needed funds

Bob Baca, music and theater arts, was featured in the May 13 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation provides needed funds."

Field Report Set a Course for Breakout Debut

Alumni Christopher Porterfield and Justin Vernon were featured in the May 4 Rolling Stone article "Field Report Set a Course for Breakout Debut," written by alumnus Steven Hyden.

UW-Eau Claire students take eye-opening trip to India

Dr. Rama Yelkur, management and marketing, and students Dustin Mitchell and Emily Norgaard and graduate student Heidi Ender were quoted in the May 7 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire students take eye-opening trip to India."

Four have sights set on Walker

Dr. Rodd Freitag, political science, was quoted in the May 7 Leader-Telegram article "Four have sights set on Walker."

Full steam ahead

Mike Rindo, Chancellor's Office, Julia Diggins, New Student Orientation, and Chris Hessel, Facilities Management, were  quoted in the May 6 Leader-Telegram article "Full steam ahead."

UWEC construction, demolition projects disrupt campus life

UW-Eau Claire campus construction was featured in the May 5 Leader-Telegram article "UWEC construction, demolition projects disrupt campus life."

Spectrum West Previews Western Wisconsin Art Tours

B.J. Hollars, English, was mentioned in the April 30 WPR press release "Spectrum West Previews Western Wisconsin Art Tours."

SCO and UW-Eau Claire launch 'virtual data integration' research project

UW-Eau Claire's geography and anthropology department was featured in the May 4 Wisconsin State Cartographer's Office article "SCO and UW-Eau Claire launch 'virtual data integration' research project."

Three controllers named at Kohler

Alumnus Thomas Adler was mentioned in the May 5 Sheboygan Press article "Three controllers named at Kohler."

Local reaction upbeat after dismal April nationwide jobs report

Staci Heidtke, Career Services, was quoted in the May 4 WQOW News 18 article "Local reaction upbeat after dismal April nationwide jobs report."

Heard on the Hill

Dr. Beth Hellwig, Student Affairs, was mentioned in the May 4 LJ World article "Heard on the Hill."

Saint Louis Names Lisa Stone Head Women's Basketball Coach

Alumna Lisa Stone was featured in the May 4 Atlantic10.com article "Saint Louis Names Lisa Stone Head Women's Basketball Coach."

Men, women can be friends, but should they?

Dr. April Bleske-Rechek, psychology, was quoted in the May 4 Canada.com article "Men, women can be friends, but should they?"

Young Artists Series, Chris Bates' Good Vibes at the Artists Quarter May 3

Alumnus Chris Bates was mentioned in the April 30 Jazz Police article "Young Artists Series, Chris Bates' Good Vibes at the Artists Quarter May 3."

Does money and career trump all for young women today?

Student Caitlyn Waegener was quoted in the April 30 Chicago Now article "Does money and career trump all for young women today?"

Fishing opener could be full of surprises, local pro says

Dr. Jason Halfen, chemistry, was featured in the April 29 Chippewa Herald article "Fishing opener could be full of surprises, local pro says."

Interest rates on student loans set to double unless lawmakers act quickly

Kathy Sahlhoff, Financial Aid, was quoted in the April 27 WQOW News 18 article "Interest rates on student loans set to double unless lawmakers act quickly."

Strong man to visit Mosinee

Alumnus Carl Foemmel was featured in the April 26 Wausau Daily Herald article "Strong man to visit Mosinee."

Julie Furst-Bowe introduced as next SIUE chancellor

Alumna Julie Furst-Bowe was featured in the April 27 The Telegraph article "Julie Furst-Bowe introduced as next SIUE chancellor."

University ready to ramp up construction

Construction at UW-Eau Claire was featured in the May 2 WEAU 13 News article "University ready to ramp up construction."

Adrian ready for second chance

UW-Eau Claire men's basketball was mentioned in the May 7 Leader-Telegram article "Adrian ready for second chance."

UWEC construction, demolition projects disrupt campus life

Mike Rindo, Chancellor's Office, Chris Hessel, facilities, and Julia Diggins, new student orientation and student transition, were quoted in the May 5 Leader-Telegram article "UWEC construction, demolition projects disrupt campus life."

Men, women can be friends, but should they?

Dr. April Bleske-Rechek, psychology, was quoted in the May 4 Canada.com article "Men, women can be friends, but should they?"

Acumium Names Christopher Uschan VP of Sales and Marketing

Alumnus Christopher Uschan was featured in the April 24 SF Gate article "Acumium Names Christopher Uschan VP of Sales and Marketing."

Bob Klinker added to Water-Right as dealer program associate

Alumnus Robert Klinker was featured in the April 17 WaterTech article "Bob Klinker added to Water-Right as dealer program associate."

Steve Marsich Promoted To Managing Director, Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin, M&I Wealth Management

Alumnus Steve Marsich was featured in the April 23 MarketWatch article "Steve Marsich Promoted To Managing Director, Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin, M&I Wealth Management."

Puppy trainers helping the blind

UW-Eau Claire was featured in the April 20 WQOW News 18 story "Puppy trainers helping the blind."

Brown named new Pen Park assistant superintendent

Alumna Erin Brown was featured in the April 20 Green Bay Press Gazette article "Brown named new Pen Park assistant superintendent."

Obsession has served Sigrist well

Student Tony Sigrist was featured in the April 20 Post Bulletin article "Obsession has served Sigrist well."

Risk and Reward

Alumni Justin Vernon, Jon Sunde and Jason Sunde were mentioned in the April 19 Minnesota Daily article "Risk and Reward."

Meet the District 833 Superintendent Candidates

Alumna Deirdre Wells was mentioned in the May 5 Woodbury Patch article "Meet the District 833 Superintendent Candidates."

UW-Eau Claire students take eye-opening trip to India

Dr. Rama Yelkur, marketing, Nancy Rasmussen, management, and students Dustin Mitchell and Heidi Ender were quoted in the May 2 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire students take eye-opening trip to India."

Former jazz student Keith Karns brings big band to Eau Claire

Alumnuis Keith Karns was featured in the May 2 Leader-Telegram article "Former jazz student Keith Karns brings big band to Eau Claire."

Pride in Project

Student Matt Carter was quoted and student Corrin Francis Turkowitch was mentioned in the May 1 Leader-Telegram article "Pride in Project."

Will 'emoticon defense' disprove cyberbullying?

Dr. Justin Patchin, criminal justice, was mentioned in the April 27 Bellingham Herald article "Will 'emoticon defense' disprove cyberbullying?"

This story was also covered in the April 28 The Inquisitr article "Girls Invoke Emoticon Defense In Cyberbullying Case.

FAU's expert: School's reaction helps fight cyberbullying

Dr. Justin Patchin, criminal justice, was mentioned in the April 25 Sun-Sentinel article "FAU's expert: School's reaction helps fight cyberbullying."

Once More with Feeling(s)

Dr. Jennifer Chapman, music and theatre arts, was quoted in the March 22 Volume One article "Once More with Feeling(s)."

Holmes directing short play at UWEC

Student Sarah Holmes is featured in the April 20 Chippewa Herald article "Holmes directing short play at UWEC."

Will your Social Security lifeline be cut?

Alumni Justin Wichman and Scott Nelson were quoted in the April 29 Leader-Telegram article "Will your Social Security lifeline be cut?"

Step up and serve

Dr. Donna Lehmkuhl, Eclipse, and students Caitlyn Waegener and Malory Peterson were quoted in the April 29 Leader-Telegram article "Step up and serve."

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Opposites attract: 'Next Fall' play asks audiences what it means to believe

Richard Nimke, music and theater arts, and student J.T. Stocks were quoted in the April 29 Leader-Telegram article "Opposites attract: 'Next Fall' play asks audiences what it means to believe."

S.Carey collaborates, gets electronic on new EP

Alumnus Sean Carey was featured and alumnus Justin Vernon was mentioned in the April 29 Leader-Telegram article "S.Carey collaborates, gets electronic on new EP."

UW-EC class project helps students, developmentally challenged workers

Jerry Kollross, management and marketing, and students Joe Poppe and Alexandra Flores were quoted in the April 26 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC class project helps students, developmentally challenged workers."

UW-EC Jazz I premieres Ellington works

UW-Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble I was featured in the April 20 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC Jazz I premieres Ellington works."

Holmes directing short play at UWEC

UW-Eau Claire's department of music and theatre arts was mentioned in the April 20 Chippewa Herald article "Holmes directing short play at UWEC."

The Center of Attention

Mike Rindo, Chancellor's Office, was mentioned in the April 19 Volume One story "The Center of Attention."

A Chancellor's Final Words

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was featured in the April 19 Volume One story "A Chancellor's Final Words."

UW-Stevens Point and UW-Eau Claire students collaborate with composer

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the April 18 Wheeler Report article "UW-Stevens Point and UW-Eau Claire students collaborate with composer."

UW-Eau Clarie finalizes new smoking policy

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich, the University Senate and the Student Senate were mentioned in the April 18 WQOW News 18 story "UW-Eau Clarie finalizes new smoking policy."

This story was also covered in the April 20 WEAU 13 News story "UW-Eau Claire to start enforcing new smoking policy."

Expert on cyberbullying tells educators how to deal with real-case issues

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was featured in the April 18 vcstar.com article "Expert on cyberbullying tells educators how to deal with real-case issues."

Interim chancellor named

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich and Interim Chancellor Gilles Bousquet were featured in the April 19 Spectator News article "Interim chancellor named."

This story also was covered in the:

Historic Neillsville Ballroom Discussed on Spectrum West

Dr. Tulio Rondón, music and theatre arts, was mentioned in the April 16 WPR story "Historic Neillsville Ballroom Discussed on Spectrum West."

THE FOUNDERS: Cherry CEO Aims To Clean Up With Car-Wash Service

Alumnus Travis VanderZanden was featured in the April 17 Wall Street Journal article "THE FOUNDERS: Cherry CEO Aims To Clean Up With Car-Wash Service."