Natalie Howell

06 Apr 2016

New law makes it easier to report sexual assault in Wisconsin

The Sexual Assault Victim Amnesty Bill, or Assembly Bill 808, was signed into law on Thursday, March 24, by Gov. Scott Walker on the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus. The law prohibits law enforcement from issuing an underage drinking ticket to a victim or bystander when reporting a sexual assault. It also prohibits the UW System from taking disciplinary action against students when reporting.

23 Mar 2016

New program at UW-River Falls helps rescued dogs become service animals

A new program at UW-River Falls offers hands-on experience for students in training rescued dogs to become service animals.

20 Mar 2016

UWRF Provost Delgado finalist for president of Metropolitan State University

Fernando Delgado, UW-River Falls' provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, has been named as one of the two finalists being considered for the position of president at Metropolitan State University in Minnesota.

10 Mar 2016

New beef building at UW-River Falls to increase space, safety for students

A new beef building is under construction at the Mann Valley Farm, one of the two lab farms owned by the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

04 Mar 2016

TEDx event brings students, faculty and alumni together

The second annual TEDxUWRiverFalls event took place on Saturday, Feb. 27 in the University Center ballroom.

24 Feb 2016

Swine disease strikes UW-River Falls farm; annual auction canceled

A swine disease has broken out at Mann Valley Farm, one of the two laboratory farms run by UW-River Falls, causing the death of half the piglets.

18 Feb 2016

UW-River Falls students join Milwaukee protest against Alberta pipeline

Seven UW-River Falls students and two alumni traveled Feb. 11 to Milwaukee, the setting of the sixth Democratic presidential debate, to attend the #ClipperIsTheNewXL rally.

10 Feb 2016

Student Senate proposes changes to improve education at UWRF

After proposing a set of ambitious suggestions aimed at improving education at UW-River Falls, Student Senate now is facing the harsh reality of trying to make changes under budget cuts.

04 Feb 2016

So far, Safe Ride Home program is successful, says UWRF Student Senate

With the Safe Ride Home Program starting back up again after J-term, Student Senate leaders at UW-River Falls see the first month of use as a success.

02 Feb 2016

UWRF cancels afternoon classes due to weather conditions

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has canceled all afternoon classes starting at 3:30 p.m. and later at the UWRF campus and UWRF Hudson Center. This is due to the current weather and road conditions.