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New artificial intelligence majors UW-Eau Claire continue to take shape and position students for promising futures.

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ MBA Consortium, managed by UW-Eau Claire, has once again earned elite recognition for online MBA programs, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Online Programs rankings.

Fifty years after Seymour Cray unveiled his Cray-1 supercomputer in Chippewa Falls, technology advancements at UW-Eau Claire are creating more extraordinary opportunities for students and faculty to conduct deep research using artificial intelligence.

Following a nearly two-year process, UW-Eau Claire was one of 237 institutions recognized with the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement. Only 277 institutions nationwide now hold the endorsement, including nine in Wisconsin.

Driven, involved and passionate about the future, honors student Sydney Hoffman’s time at UW-Eau Claire has been a launching pad for professional success. From student leadership, honors research, hands-on industry experience and extracurricular involvement, she exemplifies the forward-thinking dedication of the Blugold brand.

Bree Muske’s journey at UW-Eau Claire has been defined by bold curiosity, meaningful honors mentorship and a transformative love for English.

Adrianna Dahlberg combined her passion for nursing and music by being deeply involved in campus and community organizations. Dahlberg’s time in the Cosby Honors College broadened her perspectives and strengthened her leadership skills as she prepares to work in outpatient healthcare.

Matthias McDermott, a biology major and pre-professional health sciences minor, found that the Mark Stephen Cosby Honors College significantly enriched his college experience, particularly in the development of communication skills. In addition to his academic pursuits, he was deeply involved in research, community service and leadership roles, including his work with the National Guard and as an honors mentor.

Six faculty members have been recognized for their excellence in teaching and mentoring as recipients of two sets of awards from the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.

The DRIVE Initiative, a partnership between UW-Eau Claire and UW-Stout, aims to enhance the education of nursing and packaging students by improving sterilized medical packaging practices.

Faith Black, a recent alum of the Mark Stephen Cosby Honors College with a rehabilitation science major, has demonstrated dedication through her work with the community, research and leadership roles in the honors college. She is preparing for a doctorate in physical therapy while making a lasting impact on her community and peers.

Honors student Harry Roubidoux, an English major with a rhetorics of science, technology and culture emphasis, developed leadership skills as captain of the UWEC football team. After graduation, Roubidoux will be pursuing a career in technical writing.