Ryan Tibbitts

19 Sep 2014

New CBE dean builds plans for improvement

On July 1, 2014, a new dean in the College of Business and Economics (CBE) took over at UW-River Falls with plans to build on success the college has already seen. Michael Fronmueller was chosen to replace former Dean Glenn Potts. Potts retired at the end of June after 38 years of employment at UWRF, and after holding the position of dean for five years.

02 May 2014

Suspension of swim, dive team evokes emotion, advice for students

My lack of enthusiasm at the time for swimming and diving is something I now regret. After meeting members of the team this year and seeing how they have faced adversity in the most professional way anybody could imagine I have turned into a UWRF swimming and diving super fan.

01 May 2014

Chancellor suspends swim, dive team effective June 30

After a several month process, the decision has been made to suspend the UWRiver Falls men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams starting June 30, 2014.

24 Apr 2014

NCAA gives UWRF one-year probation

UW-River Falls has been placed on probation for one year by the NCAA after findings that the school did not monitor its scholarship process and allowed a former head football coach to be involved in arranging financial aid packages.

18 Apr 2014

Donations make First National Bank of River Falls Field reality

What started as a dream was made possible thanks to support from at least 82 local businesses, countless hours of volunteer labor and the love of baseball. That dream is the First National Bank of River Falls Field, a million-dollar lighted city stadium-style ballpark located at Hoffman Park East.

11 Apr 2014

NCAA Division III Week comes to UWRF

This year UWRF will be taking part in the Third Annual NCAA Division III Week. Div. III week is an opportunity to publicly celebrate and promote the ways in which Division III members have provided a well-rounded collegiate experience.

04 Apr 2014

Faculty Senate Athletics Committee suggests suspending swim, dive team

The Faculty Senate Athletic Committee voted on March 28 to recommend suspending the UW-River Falls swimming and diving program to the chancellor.

28 Mar 2014

UWRF women’s hockey makes team history

The UW-River Falls Falcons women’s hockey team made team history Saturday night by beating the University of St. Thomas 5-3 to win third place at the NCAA tournament.

23 Mar 2014

UWRF women's hockey makes team history at NCAA tournament

The UW-River Falls Falcons women’s hockey team made team history Saturday night by beating the University of St. Thomas 5-3 to finish third place at the NCAA tournament.

21 Mar 2014

Women's hockey drops NCAA semifinal, faces St. Thomas in third place game

The UW-River Falls Falcons women’s hockey team fell 4-2 to Norwich University this evening, but still have an opportunity to make team history tomorrow afternoon in the NCAA third place game against the University of St. Thomas.