Claims by alleged shooter, personal stories illustrate racism remaining in Eau Claire

Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history, and students Tou Chao Yang and Nicholas Koerner are featured in the Feb. 27 WEAU story "Claims by elleged shooter, personal stories illustrate racsim remaining in Eau Claire."

Indiana Univeristy School of Education appoints new Dean

Dr. Marvin Lynn has been appointed as the new Dean of the School of Education at Indiana University in South Bend. See story.

Collaborative efforts worthy of praise

On Feb. 27, the Chippewa Valley Herald published an editorial praising the concept and promising future of the downtown Confluence Project, in which UW-Eau Claire is partnering. See editorial.

More men heading into nursing nationally, at UWEC

Dr. Linda Young, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and students Lorin Divine and Patrick Marsh are featured in the Feb. 26 WEAU story "More men heading into nursing nationally, at UWEC."

When bullying goes high-tech

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, and his research around cyber-bullying are featured in the  Feb. 27 CNN Health story titled "When bullying goes high-tech."

UW-EC chancellor finalist withdraws: four remain

Rama Yelkur, marketing, is quoted in the Feb. 26 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC chancellor finalist withdraws; four remain."

Leaders of region's colleges give mixed grade to state budget proposal

Interim Chancellor Gilles Bousquet and David Gessner, assistant chancellor for budget and finance, are quoted in the Feb. 23 Leader-Telegram article "Leaders of region's colleges give mixed grade to state budget proposal."

'Confluence' needs push from community

The Confluence Project and UW-Eau Claire's music program are discussed in the Feb. 24 Leader-Telegram editorial  "'Confluence’ needs push from community."

O'Connell vs. O'Connell

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Michelle (Burns) O'Connell and her husband Ryan are featured in a Feb. 25 WQOW story describing their night as opposing coaches in an area high school girls basketball game. See full story.

UWEC looking into unique online course offerings

Mike Wick, academic affairs, is featured in the Feb. 24 WQOW story "UWEC looking into unique online course offerings." UW-Eau Claire student Emily Kjelstad is also quoted in the story.

Chancellor candidate vistis UW-Eau Claire

Anne Huot, finalist from State Univeristy of New York, visted campus on Wednesday, Feb. 20 and outlined her goals if appointed in her forum presentation covered in the Leader-Telegram story "Chancellor candidate visits UW-Eau Claire."

Role with UW athletics keeps Kevin Kluender energized

UW-Eau Claire alumna, Kevin Kluender, is the subject of a Feb. 21 Wisconsin State Journal article titled "Know Your Madisonian: ROle with UW athletics keeps Kluender energized."

UWEC, UW-Stout respond to governor's budget

Interim Chancellor Bousquet is featured in the Feb. 21 WQOW story "UWEC, UW-Stout respond to governor's budget."

Oregon administrator makes his case to be UW-Ec's next chancellor

Kent Neely, the first of five Chancellor finalists, visited UW-Eau Claire on Feb. 18 and presented his vision for leading the university at an open forum, covered by the Leader-Telegram. See story.

Key state lawmaker: Confluence Project could become 'white elephant'

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is quoted in the Feb. 19 Leader-Telegram article "Key state lawmaker: Confluence Project could become 'white elephant'. " The story was also covered by WQOW on Feb. 19. See story.

Soup and bread night raises money for Feed My People

Student Aaron Polzin is featured in the Feb. 14 WEAU story, "Soup and bread night raises money for Feed My People."

Search for Dean of Students Unfolds

Brian Carlisle, Dean of Students, has been named a finalist in the search for Dean of Students at the College of William and Mary. See full story.

Next 360 degree Thursdays lecture, concert to feature UW-Eau Claire pianist Phillips

Dr. Nicholas Phillips, music and theatre arts, is featured in the Feb. 18 edition of the Inside Newsroom from UW-Green Bay. See story.

Blugold goalie named NCHA player of the year

Senior goaltender Brandon Stephenson has been named the NCHA 2012-13 player of the year, and coach Matt Loen is the league's coach of the year. See story.

Chancellor finalists announced

The five finalists for the Chancellor position were announced on Friday, Feb. 15. This story was covered by the following media:

WQOW-TV18,  "UWEC announces chancellor finalists."
WEAU-TV13,  "UW-Eau Claire chancellor finalists named."
Leader-Telegram, "Finalists named for UW-Eau Claire chancellor position."
LaCrosse Tribune, "UWEC announces finalists for chancellor."
WTAQ.com, "Five UW-Eau Claire chancellor finalists all from out of state."