Women’s hockey ends season for record books
While they may have come short of their ultimate goal of winning an NCAA Championship, the UWRF Women’s Hockey team has much to be proud of after completing a wildly…
Head of student success aims to reverse UWRF trends
University class sizes have been decreasing across the country due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. UW-River Falls is trying to change that by introducing a new position, the assistant chancellor…
Obesity documentary earns top award from state broadcasters group
Brooke Shepherd, a 2021 graduate of UW-River Falls, has earned a top award from the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA) for her reporting on obesity in western Wisconsin.
Local lawmakers differ on spending state surplus
Legislators in and around River Falls are prioritizing financial relief for Wisconsinites as they decide how to best utilize the state’s projected $3.8 billion budget surplus.
Edible inspirations: Reuben sandwiches
My family celebrates St. Patrick’s Day every year, not always on the day, but we make it a point to get together. The main attraction: Reuben sandwiches.
Gov. Tommy Thompson visits UWRF on farewell tour
Gov. Tommy Thompson officially ended his position as interim UW System president on March 18. Before this date, Thompson set out on a farewell tour to a majority of the…
UW System names new president
Jay O. Rothman, a Milwaukee lawyer, will become the eighth president of the UW System. His term is set to begin June 1, and he will earn $550,000 annually.
Optional mask wearing is turning point of pandemic life on campus
With the return from spring break comes significant changes in the COVID-19 guidelines. What may be the turnaround to the pandemic has finally reached campus.
Lt. Gov. visits campus to discuss climate change effort
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes visited the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on Feb. 28 to speak on the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change Report and how the state can…
Dean of students position to be filled by July
A position left vacant for about 17 years is being filled once again thanks to the actions of Jamie Zamjahn, the assistant chancellor for Student Success, and Chancellor Maria Gallo.…