Biology department gains recognition
The biology department at the University of Wisconsin–River Falls is seeing increased recognition due to the recent grants and awards it has received.
Student safety around local bars should be high priority for UWRF
Students at UW-River Falls have plenty of options on where to go get drunk. Considering how small River Falls is as a city, there are definitely more than enough bars…
New website helps students find higher education
The Obama administration has announced a new website aimed at helping college-bound students and their parents choose a college based on cost, graduation, post-college earnings and debt, according to a…
River Falls named among top 50 safest college towns
A home security advice website has ranked River Falls as one of the 50 safest college towns in the U.S. The Sept. 8 article published on SafeWise.com lists River Falls…
UWRF new cross country coach met positively
The UW-River Falls men’s and women’s cross country team has a new coach this season. Danielle Douglas, who took over after former Head Coach Matt Cole resigned in May, also…
‘Rising to Distinction’ fundraiser nears $20 million goal
The “Rising to Distinction” fundraising campaign at UW-River Falls is closing in its goal of raising $20 million in five years. As of June 30, more than $18 million had…
‘Black Mass’ provides dark themes and thrills
One of Boston’s darkest denizens comes to life thanks to excellent acting and great direction, though viewing a biographical film like "Black Mass" teaches a harsh reality of all films…
Falcons fall to South Dakota School of Mines, remain hopeful
After UWRF’s surprise victory over the South Dakota School of Mines on the road last season, expectations were high coming into last Saturday night’s contest.
Center for Economic Research provides useful information
The Center for Economic Research, perhaps little known to students on the UW-River Falls campus, has been serving the information needs of St. Croix Valley businesses and local government for…
Homecoming has many events to look forward to
Homecoming is drawing near, and with it, a plethora of exciting activities at River Falls. To name a few highlights coming up: Falcons Got Talent, the parade, and the Homecoming…