August 2022

UWRF News

UW-River Falls launches revitalized brand

To succeed, all any UW-River Falls Falcon needs is respect, knowledgeable support and the opportunity to try. That's our promise, the heart of our story. It's also the foundation for the UW-River Falls revitalized brand. Read more.

State Building Commission gives UWRF authority to construct SciTech

The UW-River Falls Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech) project has received a critical green light. Read more.

UW System president announces Wisconsin Tuition Promise 

President Rothman announces Tuition Promise  with chancellors across the UW System. Read more. 

Success Stories

St. Croix Valley Business Innovation Center finalist for international rural entrepreneurial award   

The St. Croix Valley Business Innovation Center was recently a finalist for the International Business Innovation Association Entrepreneur Support Organization rural category. Read more.


Professor wins WiSys Innovator of the Year Award

Professor Sylvia Kehoe has developed an applicator for calf disbudding which improves animal welfare, enhances safety for handlers. Read more.

Traditions

Homecoming is October 1

Homecoming is a great weekend to reconnect with the university and friends. Check out the weekend of events. Read more. 

Student excited about first year at UWRF, becoming a teacher

Being a teacher is what Erin Tetter dreams of doing once she graduates from college. Read more.

In (and Out of) the Classroom

Student newspaper wins awards in collegiate contest

The Student Voice has won seven awards in the 2021 Collegiate Better Newspaper Contest. Read more. 

National Science Foundation-funded research project to study pinene impact on atmosphere

A $459,686 three-year grant was received by chemistry and biotechnology Professor Stacey Stoffregen. Read more.

Festivities for the chancellor’s inauguration will begin with engagement events for students, employees and the community on Wednesday, Oct.19, with the inauguration ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 20. Read more. 

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Events Calendar


New Student Move-In Welcome

Saturday, Sept. 3


Falcon Book Club

Tuesday, Sept. 27


St. Croix Boat Cruise

Thursday, Sept. 29


Golden Jubilee Reunion

Sept. 30-Oct. 1


Homecoming

Saturday, Oct. 1


Inauguration of Chancellor Maria Gallo

Wednesday-Thursday, Oct. 19-20




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