New businesses pop up in River Falls
In the span of four months, River Falls introduced a new grocery store, Aldi, and a new Culver’s to town. Both businesses had residents of River Falls waiting as construction…
Student Senate members lobby in Madison for UW System
On January 15-17, two members of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Student Government Association had the opportunity to travel to Madison, Wisconsin to lobby for the University of Wisconsin System…
Staff predicts Oscar outcomes
The Academy Awards, also known to many as the Oscars, are the oldest worldwide entertainment award ceremony, going on its 91st iteration. The first award was presented back in 1929,…
UWRF receives reaffirmed accreditation
Last semester, the University of Wisconsin-River Falls went through the process of becoming reaffirmed by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The report from the on-campus visit was received in mid-January…
Tobacco-free policy and e-cigarette use on UWRF campus
UW-River Falls has actively been a tobacco free campus for the past five years. The tobacco-free policy was implemented in July of 2013 and since then there has been a…
UWRF International Friendship Program strives for multicultural experiences
The International Friendship Program at UW-River Falls has been a project on campus for several years and helps many international students transition into their lives here in the community.
Local bakery and creamery gives back to the River Falls community
Mei Mei’s Cookies and Creamery shop is a local business located in downtown Wisconsin, River Falls. It has dedicated many efforts toward giving back to the community. The small business…
UW-River Falls prepares for Higher Learning Commission visit
This October, the University of Wisconsin River Falls will be visited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to determine if the university will be reaccredited. In order to check on…
UW-River Falls hosts the annual ‘Run with the Cops’ event in support of Special Olympics
The third annual “Run with the Cops” event was held at the UW-River Falls campus at Ramer Field this past Tuesday, Oct. 2. This is one of Special Olympics Wisconsin’s…
New UW-River Falls communications and marketing director brings new perspectives
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls is welcoming a new Director for University Communications and Marketing, Dina Fassino. Fassino believes she has many strengths and new perspectives to bring to this…