Mount Sinai High School Student Arrested For Threatening To Blow Up School

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is interviewed for the Sept. 16 CBS New York affiliate story "Mount Sinai High School Student Arrested For Threatening To Blow Up School."
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Diving for the Truth: Hollars blends fact and fiction for drowning tales

B.J. Hollars, English, is featured in the Sept. 18 Volume One story "Diving for the Truth: Hollars blends fact and fiction for drowning tales."
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Chiefs say confidential informants’ safety comes first

University police Chief David Sprick is quoted in the Sept. 2014 Leader-Telegram article "Chiefs say confidential informants’ safety comes first."
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UW-Eau Claire Opens Food Pantry For Students

Julie Carr, student affairs, was interviewed by Rich Kremer for WPR on WHWC (FM) 88.3-Menomonie, Eau Claire.  Listen to recorded interview here.The story was also covered by Bayfield Today.
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Building a future

Dr. Durwin Long, Continuing Education, has a letter to the editor published in the Sept. 14 Leader-Telegram titled "Building a Future."
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Blugolds gather for first ever campus pep rally

UW-Eau Claire freshmen Annika Ekblad and Ashleigh Sullivan are interviewed for the Sept. 11 WEAU-TV 13 story "Blugolds gather for first ever campus pep rally."
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Musician returns to roots

Alumnus John Raymond, '09, is featured in the Sept. 11 Leader-Telegram story "Musician returns to roots." 
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Gov. Walker tells students at UW-EC he continues to support freeze on tuition

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the Sept. 11 Leader-Telegram article "Gov. Walker tells students at UW-EC he continues to support freeze on tuition."The visit was also covered by WQOW-TV 18 and WEAU-TV 13.
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4 Things Insurance Experts Wish You Knew

Kristopher Presler and Herschel Day, mathematics, are quoted in the Sept. 9 Nerd Wallet finance magazine article "4 Things Insurance Experts Wish You Knew."
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Area public universities rank among best in Midwest

UW-Eau Claire is among the top colleges in the midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report. See full story from Sept. 9 Leader-Telegram.
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A Local Chance for Poets: UWEC experience inspires new poetry journal

Josh Lind, associate registrar, is featured in the Sept. 4 Volume One story "A Local Chance for Poets: UWEC experience inspires new poetry journal." The article was written by Barbara Arnold, UW-Eau Claire academic publications and curriculum coordinator.
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UW-Eau Claire impact on community big both financially, culturally

Chancellor James Schmidt, John Bachmeier, alumni office, Dr. Wayne Carroll, economics, Jason Anderson, University Centers, and are quoted in the Sept. 8 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire impact on community big both financially, culturally."
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Remembering the sound of music

Dr. Dale Taylor (emeritus) is quoted in the Sept. 7 Star Online story "Remembering the sound of music." 
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Young actors get silver-screen spotlight in 'Fort McCoy'

Sophomore Joshua Zabel is quoted in the Sept 4 Coulee News story "Young actors get silver-screen spotlight in 'Fort McCoy'."
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First-Rate Frisbee: team full of UWEC grads takes world Ultimate title

A team UW-Eau Claire alumni are featured in the Sept. 4 Volume One story titled "First-Rate Frisbee: team full of UWEC grads takes world Ultimate title."
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YMCA to partner with UW-Eau Claire on County Materials Event and Recreation Complex

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the Sept. 4 Leader-Telegram article "YMCA to partner with UW-Eau Claire on County Materials Event and Recreation Complex." The news is also covered in reports from WEAU-TV 13 and WQOW-TV 18.
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Satruday event celebrates Chippewa River

Dr. Sean Hartnett, geography, is quoted in the Sept. 4 Leader-Telegram story "Satruday event celebrates Chippewa River."
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UWEC seeks to help sexual assault problem on campus

Amanda Leiknes, Center for Awarenes of Sexual Assault, and Dr. Joe Abhold, dean of students, are interviewed for the Sept. 3 WQOW-TV 18 report "UWEC seeks to help sexual assault problem on campus."
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New look Blugolds put disappointing season in rearview

Blugold football is featured in the Sept. 3 Leader-Telegram story "New look Blugolds put disappointing season in rearview." Several players and coach Todd Glaser are quoted in the story. Junior Jayden Dobbs is also pictured.
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Buckshot Run featured dramatic finish

Seniors Brent Wathke and Tim Kubetz are mentioned in the Sept. 1 Leader-Telegram story "Buckshot Run featured dramatic finish."Wathke is also featured in the story from the same day titled "Buckshot Run: Wathke wins sprint to finish line for 5-mile title."
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Hildebrand writes fourth book, ‘The Heart of Things'

John Hildebrand, professor emeritus of English, is featured in the Sept. 1 Leader-Telegram story "Hildebrand writes fourth book, ‘The Heart of Things'."
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UW-EC freshmen bring excitement along with belongings to campus

Chancellor Schmidt is featured in the Aug. 28 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC freshmen bring excitement along with belongings to campus."  Freshmen Taylor Domro, McKenna Taylor, Clark Benson, Zack Back and senior Kendra Kitchens are all quoted in the story. Move-in day was also covered by WEAU-TV 13 and WQOW-TV 18.
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Public can dig for deals at the Surplus Store

Erik Simonsen, facilities, is quoted in the Aug. 28 Leader-Telegram story "Public can dig for deals on items deemed unusable or obsolete by the university at the Surplus Store." 
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Should Oregon, Washington enact off-campus bullying laws?

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is interviewed in the Aug. 27 Portland KATU-TV story "Should Oregon, Washington enact off-campus bullying laws?"
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UWEC volleyball season preview

Coach Kim Wudi, women's volleyball, and junior Jenna Smits are featured in the Aug. 27 WQOW-TV 18 story "UWEC volleyball season preview."
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Local couple's gift gives UW arena project a big boost

Kim Way, UW-Eau Claire Foundation, is quoted in the Aug. 22 Wausau Daily Herald story "Local couple's gift gives UW arena project a big boost." 
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Being White and Middle Class, We Had Many Advantages. And We Used Them to Leave North St. Louis

Molly Patterson, English, has published a story in the Aug. 25 edition of The Root magazine titled "Being White and Middle Class, We Had Many Advantages. And We Used Them to Leave North St. Louis." The story appears in other publications including  The Capitol Times, The Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinal and South Carolina's Herald Online.
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UW-Eau Claire allows alumni, faculty, interns to rent empty rooms in residence hall during summer

Chuck Major, housing and residence life, is quoted in the Aug. 24 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire allows alumni, faculty, interns to rent empty rooms in residence hall during summer."
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Project earns prized grants

Dr. Elizabeth Glogowski, materials science, is featured in the Aug. 24 Leader-Telegram story "Project earns prized grants."
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Snapshots of history: WHS press offers diverse line-up for fall

A new book by John Hildebrand, professor emeritus of English, is reviewed in the Aug. 24 edition of Madison's  77 Square article "Snapshots of history: WHS press offers diverse line-up for fall."
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Local man switches life focus to entertainment

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Gary Berg, '79, is featured in the Aug. 23 St. Cloud Times article "Local man switches life focus to entertainment."
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Former All-American returns to UW-Eau Claire as team physician

Alumnus Austin Crow is featured in the Aug. 23 Leader-Telegram story "Former All-American returns to UW-Eau Claire as team physician." 
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UW System regents verbally back Confluence Project

Chancellor James Schmidt and Beth Hellwig, student affairs, are quoted in the Aug. 22 Leader-Telegram story "UW System regents verbally back Confluence Project."  The story was also covered by WEAU-TV 13 and the Chippewa Herald on Aug. 22.
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Food pantry to assist college students

Kim Way, UW-Eau Claire Foundation, is quoted in the Aug. 22 Leader-Telegram story "Food pantry to assist college students." The news is also covered in the WQOW.com story "UW-Eau Claire to open on-campus food pantry for students," and sophomore Denise Bustamante is quoted.
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Questioning the Locals | Matt Carter

Alumnus Matt Carter, '10, is featured in the Aug. 21 Volume One interview titled "Questioning the Locals | Matt Carter."
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Eminent alumni:Do you think all the talented, famous, successful people in the world get educated at Harvard or Yale? Think again!

Five famous UW-Eau Claire alumni are featured int he Aug. 21 Volume One story  "Eminent alumni:Do you think all the talented, famous, successful people in the world get educated at Harvard or Yale? Think again!"  
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Eau Claire's Confluence Project heading for important vote

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is interviewed in the Aug 20 WQOW-TV 18 story "Eau Claire's Confluence Project heading for important vote."
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Two women's care of a UW-EC garden blossoms into a party

Alumna Maggie Ross is featured in the Aug. 21 Leader-Telegram article "Two women's care of a UW-EC garden blossoms into a party."
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The Advantages of Dyslexia

Research by Dr. Catya von Károlyi, psychology, is cited in the Aug. 20 Daily News Entertainment Network blog post titled "The Advantages of Dyslexia."
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UW-Eau Claire, UW-Whitewater dorms building on hold

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is interviewed in the Aug. 15 Wisconsin Public Television show Here and Now. Watch recorded interview here.
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Confluence project resolution on agenda for UW-System Board of Regents meeting

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is interviewed for the Aug. 18 WEAU-TV 13 story "Confluence project resolution on agenda for UW-System Board of Regents meeting."This story is also covered in the Aug. 18 editions of the Chippewa Herald and Volume One.
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The Blugolds Are Back! UWEC FB Opens Fall Camp

Head football coach Todd Glaser is featured in the Aug. 17, WQOW-TV 18 report "The Blugolds Are Back! UWEC FB Opens Fall Camp." Also see related Leader-Telegram story, quoting junior Clint Larsen and senior Mark Munger.
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UW System not the only funding option for Confluence Project

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is quoted in the Aug. 17 Leader-Telegram story "UW System not the only funding option for Confluence Project."
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Chippewa Valley Astronomy Update: Take time to enjoy the summer night's sky

Dr. Lauren Likkel has compiled the monthly Astronomy Update for the Aug. 16 Leader-Telegram, titled "Take time to enjoy the summer night's sky."
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Offbeats earns DECI award

UW-Eau Claire alumna Rose Vincent is featured in the Aug. 16 Leader-Telegram story "Offbeats earns DECI award."
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Meier goes from Blugold to black and yellow

Alumnus Joe Meier is featured in the Aug. 16 Hutchinson Leader story "Meier goes from Blugold to black and yellow."
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Hudson's Ryan Conway discovering real-world mining horizons

Senior Ryan Conway is featured in the Aug. 13 Hudson Star-Observer article "Hudson's Ryan Conway discovering real-world mining horizons."
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Mingle event will have 1920's theme

Bob Baca. music and theatre arts, will be performing with "The Robert Baca Jazz Orchestra" on Sept. 4 in Neillsville. See details from Central Wisconsin Radio.
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Is the internet really a 'Lawless Jungle?"

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the Aug. 13 Huffington Post tech blog story "Is the internet really a 'Lawless Jungle?"
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Sports Roundtable: UWEC's Dan Schumacher

Dan Schumacher, athletic director, is featured in the Aug. 12 WQOW piece "Sports Roundtable: UWEC's Dan Schumacher."
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'A Concert to Remember' in Waterford Aug. 21

Juniors Laura Schachner and Alex Munger are featured in the Aug. 12 Racine Journal Times story "'A Concert to Remember' in Waterford Aug. 21."
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Robin William's death sparks conversation about suicide prevention

Dr. Jennifer Muehlenkamp, psychology, is interviewed for the Aug. 12 WEAU-TV story "Robin William's death sparks conversation about suicide prevention."
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Camp immerses students in foreign language

Dr. Carter Smith, languages, is quoted and students Charlie Mabie and Katrina Schmudlach are featured in the Aug. 12 Leader-Telegram story "Camp immerses students in foreign language." (open video link in You Tube to view)
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UW campuses in region expect to hit enrollment targets

Heather Kretz, admissions, is quoted in the Aug. 12 Leader-Telegram article "UW campuses in region expect to hit enrollment targets."
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Treating Alzheimer's with music

Dr. Dale Taylor, emeritus,  is quoted in the Aug. 11 Journal Sentinel  article "Music & Memory program brightens lives of Alzheimer's, dementia patients."
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Geology student gets lesson in sand mining

Junior Justin Poirier is featured in the Aug. 9 Leader-Telegram story "Geology student gets lesson in sand mining."
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Alumni $10 million gift to UW-Eau Claire Foundation supports major event center

The Aug. 5 announcement of the Sonnentag Foundation $10 million gift of land and money to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation for use in creating a large, multipurpose event complex was the subject of the following media coverage:

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On-campus boarding still over capacity; state delays residence hall construction

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is quoted in the Aug. 8 Leader-Telegram story "On-campus boarding still over capacity; state delays residence hall construction." The story was also covered in the WQOW story "New UWEC dorm on hold and could create housing issues."
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Two Jazzy UWEC Alums Pull Down Prestigious Awards

Music alumni Aaron Hedenstrom and Keith Karns are featured in the Aug. 7 Volume One story "Two Jazzy UWEC Alums Pull Down Prestigious Awards."
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SMC hires new basketball coaches

Former Blugold basketball player and alumna Kalista Houselog Sawyer is featured in the Fox Cities Post-Crescent story "SMC hires new basketball coaches."
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Three year olds experience bullying: new Australian study

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was interviewed by Australian television ABC News for the report titled "Three year olds experience bullying: new Australian study." Listen to audio archive.
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JAMF Software exec talks Apple's evolution, investing with Bon Iver

Alumnus Zach Halmstad is featured and alumnus Justin Vernon is mentioned in the Aug. 6  Xconomy.com article "JAMF Software Exec talks Apple's evolution, investing with Bon Iver."
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Coordinated approach needed when it comes to solving bullying problems at school and online

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the August 5 edition of the Melbourne Leader article titled "Coordinated approach needed when it comes to solving bullying problems at school and online."
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Q&A with UW-Eau Claire AD Dan Schumacher

Dan Schumacher, athletics, is featured in the Aug. 2 Leader-Telegram article "A Man with a Plan: Q&A with UW-Eau Claire AD Dan Schumacher."
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UW-EC student getting taste of the Big Apple

Senior Aaron White is featured in the Aug. 3 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC student getting taste of the Big Apple."
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Baseball coming to Reedsburg

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Matt Carter is featured in the July 30 story from the Reedsburg Times-Press titled "Baseball coming to Reedsburg."
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Using native language in prayer, song helps preserve culture

Dr. Lawrence Martin, professor emeritus of native American studies, is quoted in the July 31 article from The Record titled "Using native alnguage in prayer, song helps preserve culture."
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Bill will require colleges to survey students on sexual assaults

Dr. Joe Abhold, dean of students, and Amanda Leiknes, center for awareness of sexual assault, are featured in the July 31 story from WEAU-TV "Bill will require colleges to survey students on sexual assaults."
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Confluence Project alive due to public-private partnership

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, and alumnus Zach Halmstad are featured in the July 28 Chippewa Valley Business Report story titled "Confluence Project alive due to public-private partnership."
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Parents face disconnect with teens when it comes to social media and online trends

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the July 27 story from The Enterprise titled "Parents face disconnect with teens when it comes to social media and online trends."
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Local nurse wins DAISY award

Alumna Pamela Schmidt is featured in the July 28 Marshfield News Herald story "Local nurse wins DAISY award."
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UW-EC music grads lauded

Music alumni Keith Karns and Aaron Hedenstrom are featured in the July 27 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC music grads lauded." A third alumnus, Andrew Neesley, is mentioned in the article.
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Kids get hands-on experience with science at EC County Fair

Jodi Thesing-Ritter, associate dean of students, and Creanna Cote, admissions, are interviewed in the July 27 WEAU-TV story "Kids get hands-on experience with science at EC County Fair"
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The 'Retired' Poet

Bruce Taylor, professor emeritus of English, is featured in the July 24 Volume One story "The 'Retired' poet."
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Guide dog sculpture placed on UW-Eau Claire campus

Dr. Katherine Schneider, counseling services emerita, is featured in the July 25 story from WQOW-TV titled "Guide dog sculpture placed on UW-Eau Claire campus."  The story was also covered by WEAU-TV.
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DC's Grand Hyatt Washington appoints Steven J. Smith as General Manager

Business administration alumnus Steven J. Smith, '62,  is featured in the July 24 Hotel Online story
"DC's Grand Hyatt Washington appoints Steven J. Smith as General Manager."
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STEM Day at the Eau Claire County Fair

Jodi Thesing-Ritter, student affairs, is featured in the July 23 WEAU-TV story "STEM Day at the Eau Claire County Fair."  Watch Part 2 of the interview here.
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Not much can be done about social media 'purges'

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the July 24 story from The Enterprise titled "Not much can be done about social media 'purges'." 
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'Millie' director Scobie still at it 40 years later

UW-Eau Claire alumna Nancy Clark Scobie, communication and journalism (retired) is featured in the July 23 Leader-Telegram story "'Millie' director Scobie still at it 40 years later." 
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The Confluence: It's still up to you

Kimera Way, UW-Eau Claire Foundation, is mentioned in the July 23 Volume One story "The Confluence: It's still up to you."
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Leading experts convene in Melbourne to discuss bullying in the schoolyard and beyond

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, will be speaking Melbourne, Australia  this August 6-7. See details from Australian blog Medianet. 
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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."
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UW-EC bridge painting begins

UW-Eau Claire is mentioned in the July 19 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC bridge painting begins."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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.
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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."
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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.
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Greer named Blugolds women's golf coach

Mike Greer has been named women's golf coach, athletic director Dan Schumacher announced. See details.
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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."
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The Big Guys: Eau Claire County's largest employers

UW-Eau Claire is mentioned in the July 10 Volume One story "The Big Guys: Eau Claire County's largest employers."
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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."
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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.
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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.
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