Amber Jurek

03 May 2007

UWRF adds personal finance course to general education

National statistics regarding student debt have sparked an interest for UW-River Falls to find ways to educate students about credit cards and managing finances.

03 May 2007

Students to speak at commencement

UW-River Falls students Dana Laufenberg and Nicole Peters have been selected to speak during the graduation ceremonies May 12.

03 May 2007

New system to improve file sharing at UWRF

Information Technology Services (ITS) has undertaken an estimated $290,000 project to improve UW-River Falls file sharing system.

27 Apr 2007

College education lacks basic training in life skills

As my graduation date approaches, I have been reflecting on my time as a college student. I have realized college has educated me about U.S. history, how to write a paper and how to think critically, however, it has not taught me basic life skills.

26 Apr 2007

Tuition may be based on credit load

UW-River Falls administrators discuss the possibility of having students pay for tuition according to the number of credits taken per semester rather than paying for credits under the current plateau system.

19 Apr 2007

Nine students receive Chancellor's Award

Chancellor Don Betz presented nine UW-River Falls students with this year’s Chancellor’s Award and a bronze medallion during a ceremony April 16.

19 Apr 2007

Differential tuition approved

The Board of Regents approved the implementation of differential tuition for UW-River Falls students April 13.

12 Apr 2007

Federal loan, Pell Grant limits increase

Annual limits for federal Stafford loans and Pell Grants will increase nationwide for full-time, undergraduate students beginning July 1.

05 Apr 2007

UWRF seeks to improve retention

UW-River Falls is looking to improve the success of its students and increase the number of students who remain enrolled. To help achieve these goals, the University hired a consultant.

29 Mar 2007

Chancellor reflects on career at UWRF

Reflecting on his second year at UW-River Falls, Chancellor Don Betz said he is proud of accomplishments he has made so far and greatly appreciates the help and support s received from students, staff and faculty.