Developing Diversity - Chippewa Valley Stories

UWEC’s Jesse Yang Receives ‘Outstanding Women of Color in Education’ Award

Yang is one of 11 recipients of this year’s university system award

Jesse Yang, a videographer in Integrated Marketing and Communications at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, is among the recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award from the Universities of Wisconsin. As a first-generation college graduate of UW-Eau Claire, Yang says it is a privilege to be at her alma mater ...

How Diverse Are We? 2024 Update

looking at what the numbers say about diversity in the Chippewa Valley

So how diverse is the Chippewa Valley, anyway? We’ve periodically asked ourselves this question, then delved into the data that might help answer it. Statistics tell some of the story ...

Dr. Rae Langes is UWEC’s Latest Poorman Award Recipient

award honors those who create inclusive climate for LGBTQ+ people

Dr. Rae Langes, an assistant professor in the department of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality studies at UW-Eau Claire, is among the recipients of the 2024 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People from the Universities ...

EAU MY: Local Podcast Discusses Coming Out in Eau Claire

‘Small Town Big Gays’ offers local insight to queer experiences

The LGBTQ+ community is often depicted living fabulously in big cities. But a new local podcast asks: “But what about the rest of us?” “Small Town Big Gays,” hosted by Chance Smith and Travis Gerome (aka local drag performer Khloe Wold) released its first episode ...

DEVELOPING DIVERSITY: CLA Accounts for Opportunity

western Wisconsin accounting and advisory firm works to create opportunities for all in changing profession

Exciting things are happening in the accounting and professional services professions in western Wisconsin and across the country. Yes, you heard that right. Accounting, advisory, and wealth management are exciting professions. At a time when fewer young people ...

UW-Stout Staff Awarded for Creating Inclusive Environment, Bringing Harmony to Differences

Arenz, Xiong recognized by Universities of Wisconsin at annual ceremony

Two UW-Stout staff members have been named special award recipients by the Universities of Wisconsin and were honored at a ceremony on Nov. 9 ...

Locally Established LGBTQ+ Scholarship Open For Applicants

Andrew Cray Memorial Fund supports higher ed-seeking high school students

A higher education fund created to honor the memory of a Wisconsin-born trailblazer for LGBTQ+ rights is now open for its seventh year. The Andrew Cray Memorial Higher Education Fund is accepting applications for the new year until April 28. Initially established ...

WELCOMING NEWCOMERS: Valley Orgs Ready to Aid Refugees in Coming Year

as they have in the past, a local network of volunteers and nonprofits are ready to help

As it has numerous times in the past, the Eau Claire community stands ready to welcome a new wave of refugees in the coming year. That was the message from a number of community organizations at a recent press conference to address the planned settlement of approximately 75 refugees ...