Departing CAS dean leaves legacy, improvements at UWRF
After 21 years of service at UW-River Falls, Terry Brown is taking her experience and dedication to her work to the far side—of Wisconsin that is. Brown, who has been…
Transfer students raise enrollment
Two-year campuses and community colleges are becoming more popular as launching pads to four-year institutions, officials at area campuses said. The UW System of colleges and universities now includes 13…
UWRF professor nationally recognized for art
UW-River Falls art professor Randy Johnston recently learned he will be presented with the Distinguished Educator Award for his work in ceramics this coming spring.
KFA receives emergency chairs
Two emergency evacuation chairs were installed in Kleinpell Fine Arts earlier this semester as part of a broader effort to continually improve campus safety, UW-River Falls Risk Management Officer Connie…
UWRF volunteers spread help across the world
Through the direction of the Student Life office, UW-River Falls students, faculty and staff are coming to the aide of those in need locally and abroad. The Student Life office…
Students take their knowledge worldwide
Two UW-River Falls students will soon be embarking on trips that will take them to both ends of the globe, all in the name of physics. Junior Kyle Jero and…
UW System expanding benefits to domestic partners
As a part of Wisconsin’s 2009 state budget, UW System employees will be eligible to receive domestic partner benefits beginning Jan. 1, 2010. Act 28 of the state budget bill…
Hmong radio show debuts, shares heritage on WRFW
Amid the many new programs that debuted on WRFW 88.7 on Sept. 14 was an hour-long program done with nearly no English spoken. The show, hosted by UW-River Falls students…
Pool closed due to costly maintenance
After 52 years of continuous use, UW-River Falls officials decided earlier this summer to close the Karges Center pool indefinitely. The pool was closed as a result of continuing maintenance…
River Falls economy endures through tough times
The recession, which continues to affect local economies throughout the United States, has had a varying impact on River Falls. Two River Falls-based auto dealerships were hit especially hard. In…