Preparations being made for changes to Wisconsin Highway 35
There is a planned makeover for that long, winding, somewhat bumpy road that leads into River Falls from Interstate 94. That road is Wisconsin Highway 35, and it will become…
Potential statewide smoking ban draws mixed reactions
Imagine it is a Friday night, you enter the local bar downtown and you notice something different: no one is smoking. This situation could soon become a reality in River…
Online teaching certification program begins
UW-River Falls is now offering an exclusive online graduate certificate. The certificate allows teachers to teach in alternative learning settings, and this program will effectively prepare teachers to teach in…
Turkey Trot participants run to help special needs children
Huddled outside in the cold, in running shorts at 9 a.m. Saturday, were the participants of the ninth annual Turkey Trot. The five-mile run is organized by the Health and…
Combat Marine adjusts to UWRF after deployment
Sitting in the University coffee shop, sipping coffee and reading the Student Voice is an average looking student. He is wearing a white collared shirt with the sleeves rolled up.…
New graduate program to be added next fall
UW-River Falls will soon be adding a new master’s program to the curriculum. The program is called Teachers of English Speaking to Other Languages (TESOL). The most distinctive part of…
UWRF prepares for re-accreditation in April
Every 10 years, UW-River Falls gets reviewed for accreditation by the Commission of the North Central Association (NCA) of Colleges and Schools. This April, the commission will review the university…
New provost brings energy, insight to RF
There is another new face on campus this year: Provost Charles Hurt. “Charlie brings energy, experience and insight to this vital position,” said Chancellor Don Betz in a July 6…