Student spending on course materials declines nationwide
At universities across the United States, there has been a 48% decline in student spending on course materials over the last ten years.
UWRF fall commencement set for Dec. 17
A total of 385 UW-River Falls students are expected to graduate this fall and winter, according to the registrar’s office.
Addressing UWRF’s mandatory graduation fee
The graduation fee seems predatory, a means to extract a little more money from students. After all, they can hardly refuse.
Snow removal budgets rising in western Wisconsin
Cities in western Wisconsin are preparing themselves for an expensive winter season when it comes to snow removal. Inflation and higher fuel costs are among factors facing public works officials.
Charity event offers students real-world experience
An estimated 1,800 articles of clothing worth more than $8,700 were collected by UW-River Falls marketing communications students during their second annual gift and thrift event on Dec. 5 in…
UWRF new animal policy ‘lets the dogs out’
UWRF’s new animal policy does not protect those with service animals and service animals in training. Campus can already be difficult to navigate for people with disabilities, and adding restrictions…
Falcons basketball struggles in second half, drops to 3-4
The UW-River Falls men’s basketball team hosted UW-Whitewater in their third straight home game on December 3. The Falcons came in at 3-3, eager to get back into the conference…
Falcons top Finlandia, cruise to 3-2 record
The UW-River Falls men’s basketball team hosted Finlandia University in its Nov. 23 home opener at Don Page Arena. The 2-2 Falcons looked to get above .500 in front of…
UWRF proposes merger of business, teaching colleges
UWRF will merge College of Business and Economics (CBE) and the College of Education and Professional Studies (CEPS), and if approved by the Board of Regents, the official merger would…
Student awarded for work with women of color
A University of Wisconsin-River Falls student has been recognized with the Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award by the UW System.