Student Voice
05 Feb 2016
UW-River Falls Crop and Soil Science student graduates on the fast track
Joseph Markgraf came to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF) from his hometown of Antigo in August 2013, and left in December 2015 with his diploma in hand and a full-time position. Markgraf is one of only five students in the past 15 years who entered UW-River Falls with fewer than 10 credits and graduated in 2.5 years or less.
05 Feb 2016
University plays host to science olympiad
More than 900 students representing 34 high schools from Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota competed in the fifth annual Science Olympiad competition at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on Jan. 23.
05 Feb 2016
Graduate studies scholarship recipients named at UW-River Falls
A University of Wisconsin-River Falls scholarship established to honor a Minnesota legislator has been awarded for the first time.
04 Feb 2016
Politics can be discussed respectfully, don't need to be controversial
For about a year now presidential candidates have been fighting for our attention and our future votes, and this has led to everything we see, hear and talk about being tied in with politics in some way. And with the Iowa caucus occurring earlier this week, this has never been more true.
13 Dec 2015
Professor surveys still important despite changed method of access
If you had the power to mould your classes into a new form -- one that would not only help you to get more out of the experience, but also to enjoy yourself more too -- wouldn’t you exercise it? At the end of every semester, students are able to fill out surveys to evaluate their professors. The responses to these surveys serve as a valuable means of understanding the impact professors have on their students.
11 Dec 2015
Provisional Agreement allows UW-River Falls students into LECOM medical colleges
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Biology Department and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Pharmacy and Dentistry (LECOM) have announced an agreement allowing UW-River Falls students to receive provisional acceptance to LECOM’s medical colleges.
11 Dec 2015
EPA awards $10 million Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Grant to research group that includes UW-River Falls professor
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a $10 million Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) grant to a research group that includes University of Wisconsin-River Falls Associate Biology Professor Joseph Gathman.
11 Dec 2015
Coffee Concert Series now in third year at UW-River Falls
An annual Friday noon Coffee Concert Series held at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls is now midway through its third year. The series features performances by UW-River Falls music faculty as well as guest artists from around the world.
11 Dec 2015
UW-River Falls students honored at Agronomy, Soils and Environmental Sciences
Twelve students from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls attended the Students of Agronomy, Soils and Environmental Sciences (SASES) Conference in Minneapolis Nov. 13-16 capturing awards and honors.
04 Dec 2015
Clarification
Two weeks ago, the Student Voice published an editorial concerning Greek Life’s lack of participation in the It’s On Us Week of Action. We stated that because there is an unfortunate assumption made regarding Greek Life on college campuses when it comes to sexual assault, that it was disappointing that the fraternities and sororities at UW-River Falls haven’t played a more active role with the It’s On Us campaign this semester.
