UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 9,000 students and 1,100 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. Our award-winning program faculty work collaboratively with students on research, oversee Service-learning and internship projects, lead international and domestic immersion experiences, and have opportunities to teach abroad.