Celebration of life set for UWRF employee Pamela Powers
A celebration of life for Pamela Marie Powers, a public relations specialist for University Communications and Marketing, is set from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Riverside Park…
Student Voice wins seven journalism awards
The Student Voice, the campus newspaper of UW-River Falls, has won seven awards in the 2021 Collegiate Better Newspaper Contest sponsored by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation.
UWRF commencement set for May 7
A total of 850 UW-River Falls students are expected to graduate this spring and summer, according to the registrar's office. The 2022 commencement is scheduled Saturday, May 7, in the…
2022 Chancellor’s Award for Students winners announced
Eight students from a variety of colleges across the University of Wisconsin-River Falls campus have been awarded the Chancellor's Award for Students.
Considering COVID, university prepares students for the workforce
Considering the COVID-19 pandemic and how the world is still adapting to life in and through a pandemic, UW-River Falls has prepared students for the workforce.
Obesity documentary earns top award from state broadcasters group
Brooke Shepherd, a 2021 graduate of UW-River Falls, has earned a top award from the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA) for her reporting on obesity in western Wisconsin.
More time needed for masks
As of March 11, masks are no longer required on campus. We feel that this decision is simply poor timing and does not feel fully thought through. Waiting two weeks…
Hidden fees upset students
Colleges are often associated with debt and high prices. There are usually fees to apply, whether accepted or not, and unexpected fees that come up along the way.
Refocus on incoming students needed to increase retention rates
What is our university doing to retain its students? Frankly, this complex question is not unique to UW-River Falls, universities everywhere grapple with how to improve their retention rates.
Editorial: Additional support needed from UWRF for inclusivity
November is a month packed with opportunities for recognition of marginalized groups. It is Native American Heritage Month, and also has Transgender awareness week and Trans day of remembrance.