Jack Van Hoof

17 Mar 2025

UWRF outlines recruitment efforts and difficulties

“This is going to be a battle, but you have every capacity to win it,” were UW-River Falls Interim Chancellor Michael Martin’s words to university employees at a Falcon Forum meeting on Feb. 25. Part of this “battle” appears to […]

17 Mar 2025

"An optimistic path:" An interview with Interim Chancellor John Chenoweth

  John Chenoweth became UW-River Falls’ newest Interim Chancellor on March 1, 2025. Chenoweth has served as an Interim Chancellor in the Universities of Wisconsin System before, at UW-Whitewater, from 2023 to 2024. He also served as UW-Whitewater’s Provost and […]

17 Feb 2025

UWRF's Midnight Mayhem hosts games and activities

The UW-River Falls held its annual Midnight Mayhem event on Jan. 31 as part of its Week of Welcome festivities. From 8 p.m. to midnight, the event transformed the University Center into a variety of activities and games for students.  […]

17 Feb 2025

New Recovery Room promotes wellness for UWRF employees

  UW-River Falls Campus Recreation opened its new Recovery Room at the Falcon Center on Jan. 27 as part of a focus on wellness for the university’s faculty. The room includes two massage chairs, a 55-inch smart TV, and a […]

19 Nov 2024

In River Falls, addiction recovery resources remain out of reach

Many small American towns lack the resources to tackle addiction in their communities, and River Falls, WI, is no exception. Its 16,165 residents have few resources to turn to. Kinnic Falls Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services is one of these […]

19 Nov 2024

Milwaukee filmmaker documents UW campus closures

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls held a screening of the documentary “Closure: The Dismantling of Wisconsin’s Colleges” at the University Center on Nov. 1. The 90-minute film, created by author and Associate Professor Ken Brosky, documents the closure of several […]

19 Nov 2024

Masquers Kills Monsters: Theatre club performs D&D adventure

Masquers, the student theatre club of the University of Wisconsin–River Falls, performed its 2024 production, She Kills Monsters, at the Blanche Davis Theatre from Nov. 6 to 9. She Kills Monsters, written by Qui Nguyen, tells the tale of a […]

27 Oct 2024

UW-River Falls celebrates Halloween

  As October 31 approaches, the Halloween spirit has swept over UW-River Falls, and spooky decorations and events have appeared from the shadows across campus. Many departments, such as DoTS and the Disability Resource Center, to name two, have decorated […]

01 Oct 2024

Freddy's Dairy Bar sees "a lot of excitement"

UW-River Falls students in search of a sweet treat can now visit Freddy’s Dairy Bar to satisfy their cravings. Located on the second floor of the Agricultural Sciences building, the Dairy Bar serves a variety of dairy products, such as […]

01 Oct 2024

Former Chancellor talks the future of UWRF

  Maria Gallo, the 20th Chancellor of UW-River Falls, retired on Sept. 6, 2024, after more than three years in office. Gallo announced her retirement in August, calling it a “difficult decision.” During her tenure, which began in July 2021 […]