Women's Swimming and Diving

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Emma Vogen, UW-Eau Claire

Each week during the 2025-26 academic year, the WIAC will feature two student-athletes (one male and one female) from one of its eight institutions for a “Student-Athlete Spotlight” Q & A segment. The segments will be posted every Thursday and individuals are selected by the institution. The WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights are presented by Culver's.

Name:  Emma Vogen
Institution:  UW-Eau Claire
Hometown and High School:  Apple Valley, Minn. (Eastview High School)
Year in school:  Junior
Sport:  Women’s Swim and Dive
Major:  Rehabilitation Science Pre-Med
Certificates:  German Language Certificate

Why did you choose UW-Eau Claire?
I chose UW-Eau Claire because the team made it feel like home. I could see myself learning and growing on this campus. It’s also a good distance from home so I can focus on school but go home when I needed to.
 
What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
I am involved in SAAC

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
I enjoy being able to compete and focus on my studies. There is a good balance for Division III athletics and school, and I enjoy the structure it brings to my day. I also like competing against people I grew up competing against and getting to compete against new athletes and forming connections and friendships.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  The Culver’s Bacon Deluxe
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Chocolate with Heath
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  The Library
TV Show?  The Pitt
Holiday?  Christmas
Food?  Steak and potatoes
Animal?  Shark
Smartphone App?  Pinterest
Musical Group or Artist?  Nickelback
Professional Sports Athlete or Team?  Vikings
Vacation Spot?  Sorrento, Italy
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
My greatest sports moment was my comeback in the 400 IM last conference meet.
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Gossip and eat
 
Who is someone that you look up to?
My parents
 
Do you have any words of advice for younger/upcoming student-athletes?
Freshman year is going to be rocky but it’s all up from there. Just buckle down and get through it you got this.
 
One word that describes you?
Hard working
 
What is your dream job? 
Orthopedic surgeon
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Camp under the northern lights
---Visit a Weihnachtsmarkt in Germany
---Go cage diving with sharks
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
I’m good at baking

What’s your dream sporting event to attend?
Olympics
 
Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
No, I just shake out and lock in.
 
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