McNair Program offers scholarships to first-generation students
College tuition has been rising significantly over the past quarter-century, making it harder every year for students to fund their education. But there is hope at UW-River Falls.
Facebook ads educate voters
The votes are in after months of campaigning. Governor Jim Doyle was reelected, Congressman Ron Kind returns to serve District 3, and incumbent Kitty Rhoades beat out recent UW-River Falls…
Geography students take top honors at meeting
UW-River Falls geography students took on the issue of environmental racism and presented their research, taking top honors at a regional conference early last month.
Attendance policies remain varied
Class attendance policies have always been a topic of debate, generating contrasting opinions amongst students, staff and faculty. Some say faculty should omit attendance policies for classes, while others say…
Changes lead WIS program toward uncertain future
UW-River Falls biggest international program could experience some changes this next year as a result of the withdrawal of two important UW schools. UW-La Crosse and UW-Eau Claire announced last…
Homecoming to bring back spirit
After months of preparation, the UW-River Falls Homecoming will be a week packed with fun, entertainment and events — all with a cowboy theme. “Showdown at the RF Corral” events…
University installs AEDs on campus
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) were installed in UW-River Falls buildings in August to help equip students, staff and faculty with an essential life-saving device for cardiac arrest victims.
Public Safety enforces smoking rule without fines
After several months of debate last semester, the proposed provision to the UW-River Falls campus smoking policy has come to a halt. The current policy states that smoking is banned…
Chancellor optimistic about UW-RF future
With one of his greatest accomplishments being the creation of a mission and core values for UW-River Falls, Chancellor Don Betz moves forward through this next year with more plans…
Students meet Nobel winner in Ireland
A UW-River Falls professor and students took a trip to Northern Ireland over J-term, and had the opportunity to meet a Nobel Peace Prize winner. English professor Ken Olson led…