EMINENT ALUMNI: Famous Faces Who Went to School Around Here

notable names from UWEC, UW-Stout

Think all the talented, successful people in the world get educated at Harvard or Yale? Think again! The Valley’s two ...

MASCOT SMACKDOWN: Sizing Up University Mascots Blaze and Blu

They’re blue, made of foam, and spirited. But which mascot is the baddest of all?

Step onto the campuses of UW-Eau Claire or UW-Stout, and you’re likely to see one of these giant-headed but good-natured creatures. Here’s a rundown ...

Hear it Here First: E.C. School District's 'Families First' Pod Informs Parents, Community

Looking for ways to stay informed this school year? Check out everything the Eau Claire Area School District is up to, with this new podcast...

Parents, students, and community members now have a new way to hear about what’s going on in the Eau Claire Area School District. The district launched its Families First Podcast ...

Here’s What You Need to Know About Local School and College COVID-19 Guidelines

a roundup of tips to staying safe at school this fall, thanks to local school districts and campuses

We hope you’re all rested and ready from a relaxing summer, because the first day of school – whether that means kindergarten or college – is right around the corner. The last school year was a maze of frequently changing pandemic guidelines, and the coming school year will likely be the same ...

Reaching for Equity: New Grant Program In E.C. Public Schools Focuses On Diversity, Inclusion

Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation’s new grant program offers new learning opportunities for staff, students

Students and staff in the Eau Claire Area School District will get an opportunity to engage in projects that promote equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) through a special new grant program announced recently by the Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation ...

Gear Up for School With These Events

organizations offer tips, resources on navigating transition back to school

Feeling the jitters when it comes to the upcoming school year? Who isn’t?! Between the COVID-19 Delta variant and a completely unprecedented return to in-person schooling, this year is sure to be a doozy ...

From Immigrant to President: The Path of CVTC’s New Leader

Sunem Beaton-Garcia’s childhood shaped how she fosters a culture of learning

When Sunem Beaton-Garcia took over as president of Chippewa Valley Technical College on July 1, she broke the mold, the glass ceiling, and new ground as she walked through the door. It’s not difficult to see that the ...

UW-Stout Launches Esports Program

Building a competitive intercollegiate program from scratch is no small feat, but that is just what Andrew Cleveland and Matthew Gunderson are doing at UW-Stout. Cleveland, the assistant director of ...

Need Answers? Charles Johnson, UW-Eau Claire Student Body President, Has Them

Charles Johnson was elected the new Student Body President at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in May of 2019 for a one-year term, with Anna Ziebell serving as the new Student Body ...

UWEC Offers Gender- and Sexuality-Inclusive Community Housing

Just like rainbows comprise numerous different colors, UW-Eau Claire’s “Rainbow Floor” in Karlgaard Towers Hall seeks to bring different gender and sexual identities together in a new inclusive ...