Sophia Koch

30 Jan 2017

UWRF psychology professor honored with Board of Regents Diversity Award

In recognition of her outstanding efforts to promote inclusivity on university campuses, UW-River Falls Psychology Professor Cyndi Kernahan has been honored with a 2017 Board of Regents Diversity Award.

14 Dec 2016

UWRF professor receives national attention for unique mapmaking technique

A UW-River Falls professor received national attention last month when his work creating and teaching others how to create gunpowder maps was featured in National Geographic.

30 Nov 2016

UWRF professor, students use three-dimensional technology to study tumor tissue

Breast cancer models being developed at the UW-River Falls Tissue and Cellular Innovation Center are giving researchers new ways of studying tumors that may ultimately lead to improved treatment options.

16 Nov 2016

Working Journalists Seminar at UWRF addresses election coverage

In the wake of the 2016 Presidential Election, this semester’s Working Journalists Seminar brought two journalists to the UW-River Falls North Hall auditorium to answer the question: What just happened?

09 Nov 2016

Rock hunting can be an educational adventure through history

Rock hunting is one of the more difficult forms of outdoor recreation. Good sites are challenging to find, loose rocks can pose a safety hazard and the ability to correctly identify fossils and minerals often requires expertise beyond that of a casual explorer.

26 Oct 2016

UW-River Falls hosts legislative forum to educate students, community members

Local candidates for the Wisconsin 2016 State Legislature gathered last Tuesday, Oct. 18, at UW-River Falls for a forum-style discussion on issues pertaining to the Pierce and St. Croix County areas.

19 Oct 2016

UWRF hosts Run with the Cops to raise money for Special Olympics

In an effort to promote a sense of community and awareness, UW-River Falls partnered with Special Olympics Wisconsin and the River Falls Police Department to host a Run with the Cops event Tuesday, Oct. 11.

12 Oct 2016

River Falls Public Library offers variety of free resources

Libraries are typically equated with books. At the River Falls Public Library, there is far more than that. Equipment, Wi-Fi and community events are all available to the public for free.

05 Oct 2016

Exploring in River Falls may take going beyond the trail

Many people know about, probably even visit, Glen Park. It’s a great place to go read a book on a quiet afternoon or eat lunch on a warm summer’s day, but most people do not look beyond the mowed lawn and the playground sets.

05 Oct 2016

Lack of information about referendum causes voter confusion

A referendum was voted on last week, thus passing an amendment that would turn the current student government system into a "Student Government Association." 172 people voted, 147 in favor, and very few seemed to actually understand what they were voting on.