UW-River Falls

July 23, 2025

Chris Holtkamp, an associate professor of community and environmental planning at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to bring his expertise in sustainable development and regional planning to the Agricultural University of Iceland. Holtkamp will travel to Reykjavik, Iceland next January and spend five months working with the […]

July 15, 2025

When Blugold senior Samara Gries learned of a summer opportunity to earn credit taking a three-week, grant-funded, multicampus field study course in hydrology through the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, it seemed too good to pass up. “I wasn’t sure what to expect, to be honest,” says Gries, a hydrogeology major with a minor in chemistry. […]

July 11, 2025

New programs include Master of Science in special education, customizable Bachelor of Science in integrated studies Students at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls will soon have two new academic paths to choose from, including a Master of Science in special education and a Bachelor of Science in integrated studies. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of […]

June 5, 2025

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls brought a Hollywood-style recording session to life on April 26, offering student composers a career-launching experience inside Abbott Concert Hall. Benjamin Garcia, Sam Nesbit and Landon Zientara conducted a Cinema Symphony composed of UWRF students, faculty, alumni and local teachers. Each led the orchestra in recording original scores for video […]

April 25, 2025

Sesquicentennial event showcases campus memorabilia April 22, 2025 – Community members are invited to peek at the past during an unveiling of items recovered from a time capsule buried at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls five decades ago. Contents of the time capsule will be on display for viewing Tuesday, May 6, from 2-6 p.m. in […]

March 7, 2025

Investment will expand plant operations, training and workshops Two of the nation’s most respected and recognized dairy organizations, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), have announced their combined commitment of $180,000 to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Wuethrich Family/Grassland Dairy Center of Excellence. DFW and WCMA have each pledged […]

January 28, 2025

Three-year, $550,786 grant will be used to bolster computer science education, boost region’s economy High school students in western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota will learn the latest advancements in computer science, thanks to a $550,786 National Science Foundation grant received by the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and two partner universities. UWRF partnered with the University of Wisconsin-Eau […]

December 19, 2024

Dairy science, animal science programs, along with others, recognized for excellent instruction and outcomes   Agriculture programs at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls have placed first and second nationally in recent college rankings, evidence of the university’s renowned agriculture coursework. The university’s dairy science program is the top program of its kind among U.S. colleges, according to College […]

November 26, 2024

Patriot K9s of Wisconsin has assisted more than 100 veterans and continues to grow After stints in the Marine Corps and the Wisconsin Army National Guard, Lani Rethaber found himself feeling a mix of anger and depression, emotions that often prevented him from socializing. Then Rethaber found the emotional support he needed in the form […]

November 12, 2024

Change will allow for expansion to additional students The University of Wisconsin-River Falls will move its early childhood degree completion program fully online beginning in January 2025. The program’s change to an online delivery method is tailored to accommodate the diverse needs of working adults, transfer students and those who are balancing family commitments. The […]