University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
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The University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire (UW–Eau Claire, UWEC or simply Eau Claire) is a public university in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System and offers bachelor's and master's degrees.
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Former names | Eau Claire State Normal School (1916–1927) Eau Claire State Teachers College (1927–1951) Wisconsin State College at Eau Claire (1951–1964) Wisconsin State University – Eau Claire (1964–1971) |
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Motto | "Excellence" |
Type | Public university |
Established | 1916; 108 years ago (1916) |
Parent institution | University of Wisconsin System |
Accreditation | HLC |
Endowment | $80.5 million (2020)[1] |
Chancellor | James C. Schmidt[2] |
Provost | Patricia Kleine |
Academic staff | 530 |
Administrative staff | 750 |
Students | 10,064 |
Undergraduates | 9,377[3] |
Postgraduates | 687 [3] |
Location | , , United States 44°47′56″N 91°29′58″W |
Campus | Small city[4], 333 acres (135 ha) |
Other campuses | Rice Lake |
Newspaper | The Spectator |
Colors | Navy blue and gold[5] |
Nickname | Blugolds |
Sporting affiliations | |
Mascot | Blu |
Website | www |
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The campus consists of 28 major buildings spanning 333 acres (135 ha). An additional 168 acres (68 ha) of forested land is used for environmental research.[6] UWEC is situated on the Chippewa River.[7][8]
The university is affiliated with the NCAA's Division III and the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC).[9] The student body's mascot is Blu the Blugold.[10]