UW-EC student sings praises of Kids From Wisconsin

Junior Jeremy Steinmetz is featured in the July 20 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC student sings praises of Kids From Wisconsin."

UW-EC bridge painting begins

UW-Eau Claire is mentioned in the July 19 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC bridge painting begins."

Giants hire Troy Ward as head coach

UW-Eau Claire alumnus and former Blugold mens' hockey coach Troy Ward is featured in the July 17 Our Sports Central story "Giants hire Troy Ward as head coach."

On Stage: Behind the Music

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Barry Anderson is featured in the July 17 Echo magazine article "On Stage: Behind the Music."

Luke Kempen selected as new director

Luke Kempen is featured in the July 13 article in the Leader-Telegram titled "UW-EC grad earns SBDC post."

Energy healing leads to new career

Alumna Sarah Barlow is featured in the July 14 Wisconsin State Journal article "Energy healing leads to new career."

Mother's anti-smoking message hits close to home

UW-Eau Claire alumna Amanda Brenden is featured in the July 16 Leader-Telegram story "Mother's anti-smoking message hits close to home."

Booz Allen CEO to retire, Horacio Rozanski to lead the firm

Alumnus Horacio Rozanski is featured in the story from The Wall Street Transcipt report titled "Booz Allen CEO to retire, Horacio Rozanski to lead the firm."

Inside Wis: With talent and vision, tech companies can grow in mid-size cities

Alumnus Zach Halmstad is featured in the July 14 story from Wisconsin Technology Council titled "Inside Wis: With talent and vision, tech companies can grow in mid-size cities."

In national ad, Eau Claire mom shares the dangers of smoking

Senior Amanda Brenden is featured in the July 14 Journal Sentinal article "In national ad, Eau Claire mom shares the dangers of smoking."

Local Girl Scouts explore science and technology

Local girl scouts experienced a hands-on science and technology day at UW-Eau Claire on July 15. See story from WEAU.

Blugolds' Scott wins Water Street Mile, breaks course record

Senior Matt Scott and senior Monica Emerson are featured in the July 12 Leader-Telegram article "Blugolds' Scott wins Water Street Mile, breaks course record."

UW-EC students' work featured in film festival

Seniors Nate Cooper, Neil Robmann and JR Smathers are quoted and Smathers is pictured in the July 13 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC students' work featured in film festival." Ellen Mahaffy, communication and journalism, and Pam Forman, sociology are also mentioned in the article.

Greer named Blugolds women's golf coach

Mike Greer has been named women's golf coach, athletic director Dan Schumacher announced. See details.

Staying or Going: jobs for graduates

Staci Heidtke, career services, is quoted in the July 10 Volume One story "Staying or Going: jobs for graduates."

Animation students create game, video for Eau Claire exhibit

Graduate student Jeremy Kingsbury is mentioned in the July 1 WEAU story "Animation students create game, video for Eau Claire exhibit."

Grad student investigates how Wisconsin accent has changed over time

Alumnus Michael Fox is interviewed for the July 7 edition of the The Joy Cardin Show on Wisconsin Public Radio. Listen to show here.

Grant boosts UW-EC geospatial education

Provost Patricia Kleine and Christina Hupy, geography, are quoted in the July 6 Leader-Telegram story "Grant boosts UW-EC geospatial education." Seniors Drew Briski and Max Lee are pictured. The story was also published on the website SensorsAndSystems.

N.Y. top court says cyberbullying law violates free speech

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the July 1 Reuters story titled "N.Y. top court says cyberbullying law violates free speech." The story was covered by over 20 media outlets nation wide, including The Huffington Post, eWallstreeter and Yahoo!News.

Sexting and Sex Go Hand in Hand for Middle Schoolers

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the June 30 U.S. News & World Report story "Sexting and Sex Go Hand in Hand for Middle Schoolers."

Science, technology symposium nears

The Wisconsin Science and Technology Symposium to be held at UW-Eau Claire July 21-22 was the subject of the June 29 Eau Claire Leader-Telegram news brief "Science, technology symposium nears."

Walker's support huge boost for Confluence

The Confluence Project was the subject of the June 29 Eau Claire Leader-Telegram editorial "Walker's support huge boost for Confluence."

UW-EC graduate's concept earns funding

Alumnus Kory Peterson was featured in the June 29 Eau Claire Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC graduate's concept earns funding."

Army Sgt. Erich Frees participates in D-Day anniversary ceremonies

Army Sgt. 1st Class Erich A. Frees, a UW-Eau Claire alumnus, was featured in the June 27 Cape Coral (Florida) Daily Breeze story "Army Sgt. Erich Frees participates in D-Day anniversary ceremonies."

Going the distance for a cause

Senior Cory White and sophomore Sarah Glidden are featured in the June 29 Tomah Journal story "Going the distance for a cause."
Dr. Terry Balding, biology (emeritus), was interviewed for the June 27 Eau Claire Leader-Telegram feature "Knight Life: Merlins nesting in Eau Claire County."

USA's World Cup run spreading 'Soccer Fever' to Chippewa Valley

Sean Yengo, kinesiology senior lecturer and head coach of the Blugold women's soccer team, was interviewed for the June 26 WEAU-TV story "USA's World Cup run spreading 'Soccer Fever' to Chippewa Valley."

New local theater group, Downstage Left, presents 'Volcanic'

UW-Eau Claire senior Jake Lindgren is featured in the June 25 Leader-Telegram story "New local theater group, Downstage Left, presents 'Volcanic'." Freshman Ryan Buechner, juniors Sean Porten and Jake Pritchard, and senior Molly Wilson are pictured and senior Natalie Leighton is quoted in the story.

GOP lawmakers cautiously applaud Walker's Confluence support

The Confluence Project was the subject of the June 25 Eau Claire Leader-Telegram story "GOP lawmakers cautiously applaud Walker's Confluence support."

UW-EC team helps with project studying local dunes, land masses

Dr. Garry Running and Dr. Doug Faulkner, geography and anthropology, and student Zach Hilgendorf were quoted in the June 25 Eau Claire Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC team helps with project studying local dunes, land masses."

Milwaukee Talks: Pro volleyball player Molly Menard

UW-Eau Claire alumna Molly Menard is featured in the June 19 OnMilwaukee.com story "Milwaukee Talks: Pro volleyball player Molly Menard."

Neillsville Public Library Welcomes Wisconsin Poet Laureatte on June 21

Max Garland, English, will be a guest reader at the Neillsville Public Library at 10:00 a.m. on June 21. See details.

Believe It or Not, in Some Fields Colleges Can’t Find Anybody to Hire

Dr. Linda Young, dean of the college of nursing and health sciences, quoted in the June 18 Chronicle of Higher Education article "Believe It or Not, in Some Fields Colleges Can’t Find Anybody to Hire." Gunnar W. Larson, clinical instructor of nursing and doctor of nursing practice student, is also quoted.

Minnesotan learns to love Wisconsin

 May 2014 journalism graduate Rachel Minske is featured in the June 17 Green Bay Press Gazette column "Today's Taker: Minnesotan learns to love Wisconsin."

Supreme Court to Hear Facebook Threats Case

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is interviewed in the June 17 Voice of Russia US radio show. Listen to the recorded interview here.

Alumnus named VP and CFO of White Lodging Services

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Bruce Hoffmann, '90, is featured in the June 16 FOX 14-TV story "White Lodging Names Bruce Hoffmann as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer." The AP story was carried by 75 other media outlets.

Redistricting means 24 Wisconsin Assembly races uncontested by GOP

Dr. Morton Sipress, professor emeritus of political science, was interviewed by Rich Kremer for Wisconsin Public Radio on June 14. Listen to archived show here.

Student-teaching benefits both teachers-in-training, educators who mentor them

Alumna Kelli Isaacson is featured in the June 8 Leader-Telegram story "Student-teaching benefits both teachers-in-training, educators who mentor them." Debra Harding and Gail Halmstad, education and human sciences, are quoted in the piece.


New generation inhabits an updated UW-Eau Claire

The UW-Eau Claire campus is the subject of a June 8 Leader-Telegram article "New generation inhabits an updated UW-Eau Claire."

Residence Hall Conference draws thousands to UW-Eau Claire

May graduate Melinda Daniels is interviewed in the June 1 WEAU-TV story "Residence Hall Conference draws thousands to UW-Eau Claire." 

Students' sculpture honors education at UW-Eau Claire

Seniors Catelyn Mailloux and Pheng Vang are featured in the June 1 Leader-Telegram story "Students' sculpture honors education at UW-Eau Claire."

On the Cover

Senior Victoria Zelinski is featured in the May 29 Volume One story about her artwork on the cover. See story.

Packer's Hall of Fame curator to be featured on Spectrum West May 29

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Brent Hensel will be a guest of Al Ross on Spectrum West from Wisconsin Public Radio on Thursday, May 29 at 10 a.m. on 88.3 WHWC-FM/Menomonie-Eau Claire. Listen to live or archived show here.

Milwaukee Press Club Awards for Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism

Journalism students Geraldine Tong, James Pfitzinger and Jessica Sharpee are mentioned in the WPR.org story "Milwaukee Press Club Awards for Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism."

Madison Capitols: New coach-general manager Luke Strand happy to be back in the state

Alumnus Luke Strand is featured in the May 28 Madison.com story "Madison Capitols: New coach-general manager Luke Strand happy to be back in the state."

UWEC offers immersion summer language courses for kids

Bilingual Beginnings, language immersion camp offered by language education students, is featured in the May 27 Volume One story "UWEC offers immersion summer language courses for kids."See related news release.

Syrian pianist pursuing dream at UW-Eau Claire

Syrian exchange student Rada Hanana is featured in the May 26 Leader-Telegram story "Syrian pianist pursuing dream at UW-Eau Claire."

Sounds Like Summer concerts in the air

Alumnus Mike Malone is quoted in the May 25 Volume One story "Sounds Like Summer concerts in the air."

It Seems to Me:UW-EC a good value

Chancellor James Schmidt has had an opinion piece printed in the May 25 Leader-Telegram titled "It Seems to Me: UW-EC a good value".

Fehler wins 100 meter national title

Junior Carly Fehler is mentioned in the May 24 Leader-Telegram article "Fehler wins 100 meter national title." Fellow Blugolds Roger Steen, Brandon Zarnoth, Jessie Reineck, Jessica Rupnow, Sarah Glidden, Steph Rouse, Matt Scott and Greg Peterson are also mentioned.

Daniel Schumacher named Blugold athletic director

On May 23, chancellor James Schmidt announced the appointment of Daniel Schumacher as the new director of intercollegiate athletics for UW-Eau Claire. See coverage from the following media:

Leader-Telegram, Blugolds pick Schumacher as new athletic director
WEAU-TV,  Schumacher named UW-Eau Claire athletic director.
WQOW-TV,  Dan Schumacher named new athletic director at UW-Eau Claire.

Nicholas Phillips on WPR May 25

Dr. Nicholas Phillips, music and theatre arts, was a featured guest on WPR's University of the Air on May 25, where he discussed his CD American Vernacular: New Music for Solo Piano, and performed in studio. Listen to archived show here.

Extra Effort recipients shine at awards ceremony

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the May 22 Chippewa Herald article "Extra Effort recipients shine at awards ceremony."

UW-Eau Claire's Engler claims WGCA All-American status

Junior Kate Engler, women's golfhas been named to the 2014 Division 33 All-American team in. See story.

Cemex faced uphill battle on sand mine

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, is quoted in the May 19 Leesburg Daily Commercial article "Cemex faced uphill battle on sand mine."

Cyberbullying: are you just as brave in person?

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the May 19 FreeNewsPos.com story "Cyberbullying: are you just as brave in person?"  

UW-Eau Claire graduates leave with less debt than most schools in the state

Junior Luke Wusterbarth, sophomore Jacob Johnston and chancellor James Schmidt are featured in the May 12 WQOW-TV report "UW-Eau Claire graduates leave with less debt than most schools in the state."

UW-EC students pitch effort against invasives in Putnam Park

Dr. Paula Kleintjes-Neff, biology, and students Quinn Collins, Morgan Euteneuer and Laura Elder are quoted in the May 10 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC students pitch effort against invasives in Putnam Park."  Collins is also pictured in the story.

Neighbors seek to change UW-EC plans

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is quoted in the May 10 Leader-Telegram story "Neighbors seek to change UW-EC plans." 

Situation in Nigeria hits close to home for UW-Eau Claire student

Freshman Philipa Asiemo is featured in the May 8 WQOW story "Situation in Nigeria hits close to home for UW-Eau Claire student." Dr. Louisa Rice, history, is also quoted in the story.

UW-Eau Claire students direct plays for One-Act Festival

UW-Eau Claire theatre students Jacob Lindgren, Aaron Suggs and Jena Skalinsky are featured in the May 8 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire students direct plays for One-Act Festival."

SC girl, 12, who committed suicide chronicled suicide online

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the May 8 New York Herald Online article "SC girl, 12, who committed suicide chronicled suicide online."

Read more here: http://www.heraldonline.com/2014/05/08/5946082/sc-girl-12-who-committed-suicide.html#storylink=cpy

Racially motivated note at UW-EC prompts student march

Senoir Kyra Wichter, junior Katherine Moua and chancellor James Schmidt are quoted in the May 8 Leader-Telegram article "Racially motivated note at UW-EC prompts student march." The events were also covered on WEAU-TV and WQOW-TV.

Moving up the ladder at City Hall

Alumnus Jeff Sargent is featured in the May 6 New Hope Sun Post article "Moving up the ladder at City Hall."

Cold casts a chill on fishing opener

Alumnus Jeffrey Herr is featured in the May 3 Leader-Telegram article  "Cold casts a chill on fishing opener."

Holmen police getting more feet on the street

Alumnus Erich Zwicker is featured in the May 5 La Crosse Tribune story "Holmen police getting more feet on the street."

Hitting the Jackpot: Ho-Chunk mulling changes to '18 money'

Alumnus Robert Mudd is quoted in the May 5 Racine Journal Times article "Hitting the Jackpot: Ho-Chunk mulling changes to '18 money'."The article ran in other media such as the La Crosse Tribune and the Chippewa Herald.

Music reconnects people with Alzheimer's, dementia

Dr. Dale Taylor, professor emeritus of allied health professions, is featured in the April 29 WISC-TV story "Music reconnects people with Alzheimer's, dementia."

UW-Eau Claire names finalists for director of athletics

UW-Eau Claire has named the finalists in the search for a new Athletic Director. Read details in May 2 Leader-Telegram.

Crisis in Ukraine focus of campus discussion in Eau Claire

Dr. Paulis Lazda, history, is featured in the May 1 WQOW-TV story "Crisis in Ukraine focus of campus discussion in Eau Claire."

Univ. Professors Develop Method to Recycle Plastic Bottles & Cups into Useful Products

Dr. Michael Carney, chemistry, is featured in the May 2 SpecialChem.com story "Univ. Professors Develop Method to Recycle Plastic Bottles & Cups into Useful Products."

Universities told to battle sexual assault by White House task force

Dr. Joe Abhold, dean of students, and Amanda Leiknes, Center for Awareness of Sexual Assault, are featured in the April 29 WQOW-TV story "Universities told to battle sexual assault by White House task force."

UW-EC students study the power of incentives

Dr. Eric Jamelske, economics, is quoted in the April 29 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC students study the power of incentives."

Comparing Chinese, American climate beliefs; UW-EC students conduct survey

Dr. Eric Jamelske, economics, is featured in the April 25 Leader-Telegram story "Comparing Chinese, American climate beliefs; UW-EC students conduct survey."

Race to honor Chuck Tomkovick

UW-Eau Claire marketing students are holding a 5k fun run on May 3 in memory of Dr. Chuck Tomkovick. See details.

UW-EC dancers offer Dreamworks

 F. Reed Brown and Julie Fox, music and theatre arts, along with students Britt Neville, Jody Herrmann, Hannah Hebl and Mic Nelson are quoted in the April 27 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC dancers offer DreamWorks."