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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.

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

What binds Blugolds together?

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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
ÌÇÐÄVlog 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
Honors student Renee Sandoval leans on a ÌÇÐÄVlog handrail overlooking the river at sunset
The artistic roots of UW-Eau Claire student Renee Sandoval are growing into a scientific bloom, fueling academic leadership, research and honors-driven exploration.
Blugold Faculty
Blugold Alumni
Dan Rose curling
Dan Rose, who graduated from UW-Eau Claire 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.
Hope Turvaville ÌÇÐÄVlog alum works human resources conference Davies Center
Recent UW-Eau Claire graduate Hope Turvaville is making an immediate impact at the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce.
Twins stadium in Minneapolis
Blugold alumni Craig Gumz and Jack Heruth were interviewed at the stadium home of the Minnesota Twins where they work, offering reflections on their UW-Eau Claire experiences and their attendance at the Business of Sports Summit in September.
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These Blugolds are just a few of the incredible people you’ll meet on our campus. Come see for yourself.
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