Faculty free time: Horticulture professor has passion for plants
David Zlesak is a professor of horticulture at UW-River Falls and has been teaching plant science at the university for 11 years. Before teaching at UWRF, Zlesak was involved in…
CBD interest grows among the U.S population
Cannabidiol (CBD) has been growing rapidly nationwide, especially in recent months. The product is legal in a majority of states and is picking up interest rapidly. In River Falls, a…
UWRF student accounts compromised during J-term phishing attack
A phishing email was sent to UW-River Falls students during the month of January that closely resembled a UWRF login page. The email was sent to about 2,000 student accounts…
University Center Committee to offer a way for student feedback
The UW-River Falls Student Senate has revived a committee that will allow students a way to give input on operations of the University Center.
Alumna becomes assistant director of business operations for Residence Life
Michelle Sponholz is new Assistant Director of Business Operations and Facilities at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
UWRF introduces a new assistant director of Residence Life for leadership development and outreach
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls introduced a new Assistant Director of Residence Life for Leadership Development and Outreach, Liz Brunner. Brunner recently started in this position on Oct. 28.
University police investigate sexual assault in parking lot
A sexual assault occurred on Nov. 18 on the University of Wisconsin-River Falls campus. The assault happened at 6:30 a.m. in the “J” parking lot, which is located between Hagestad…
Student Reps gives students a say in running UW campuses
Beyond their campus representatives in student government, UW-River Falls students have another organization that gives them a voice on a statewide basis: the UW System Student Representatives.
UWRF community mourns the death of former student and football player
A former University of Wisconsin-River Falls student died Oct. 12 by suicide. Ben Zayzay 19, was a football player on the UWRF football team and was also a member of…
Healthy Living Community allows substance free living choice for students
Students at UW-River Falls who want nothing to do with drug or alcohol use can opt to live in a residence hall that is home to the Healthy Living Community.…