UW-River Falls

  1. Students showcase their research at national conference

    Photo of UW System President Jay Rothman conversing with UW-River Falls students Lauren Loock, center, and Linnea Milner Thursday as they presented their work during the National Conference of Undergraduate Research at UW-Eau Claire. Bill Hoepner photo.

    May 12, 2023

    Undergraduates discuss, display their expertise to a large audience As soon as Ali Thome-Hough and Emma Etten entered the large room where they would present their research as part of […]

  2. Marching Band returns to UW-River Falls after 30 years

    Photo of Tom Barnett, UW-River Falls marching band director, leading the UWRF pep band at Smith Stadium at Ramer Field in October 2022 prior to the start of a home game against UW-Eau Claire.

    May 4, 2023

    Alumni and university support makes dream a reality More than three decades after it last appeared on campus, the University of Wisconsin-River Falls is getting ready to strike up the […]

  3. Students gain confidence, make connections at Research in the Rotunda event

    Photo of nine UW-River Falls students who presented their Research in the Rotunda projects at the state Capitol on March 8. Participants and university staff at the event include (back row, left to right) Diego Theisen, Cierra Kirkwood, and Dylan Jensen; (front row, left to right) Sophia Cobian, McKinley Davis, Emma Etten, UWRF Chancellor Maria Gallo, Beth Mcilquham, Sierra Kolodjski, Yihong Deng, Faculty Adviser Grace Lewis, and URSCA Director Molly Gerrish. Beth Schommer/UWRF photo.

    April 13, 2023

    Experience credited with building not only research but relationship skills   As the nine University of Wisconsin-River Falls students presenting their research projects at Wisconsin’s state Capitol in Madison on […]

  4. In their own words: UW-River Falls students tell university’s story through ‘The College Tour’

    Photo of UW-River Falls student Giselle Nunez, from Cottage Grove, Minn., being interviewed on campus as part of “The College Tour” television series. Ten UWRF students interviewed for the show will be part of the program that will be aired on Amazon Prime and other broadcast outlets on March 22. Pat Deninger/UWRF photo

    March 28, 2023

    National audience hears about UWRF through television series Season seven of a popular streaming television series will feature all that makes the University of Wisconsin-River Falls a special institution in […]

  5. Research in the Rotunda event challenges students, offers valuable experience

    Photo of UW-River Falls student researchers

    March 20, 2023

    Nine from UW-River Falls will join others to present their work at state Capitol March 8 March 2, 2023 – When Yihong Deng decided to get involved with a high-level research […]

  6. UW-River Falls acquires scanning electron microscope

    Photo of Sam Alvarado, associate professor of inorganic chemistry at UWRF, training on the university’s new Hitachi scanning electron microscope (SEM) in Centennial Science Hall.

    February 16, 2023

    When science students return to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls for spring semester, they will have access to a new instrument with capabilities that will allow them to explore the […]

  7. UWRF alum couple’s gift provides lasting impact, establishes James and Margery Belisle Concourse at Falcon Center

    Photo of ceremony: The upper level of UWRF's Falcon Center, through which nearly all Falcon fans pass to attend home basketball and hockey games, will now be known as the James and Margery Belisle Concourse, following the 1954 graduates' $250,000 gift to the UW-River Falls Foundation. The couple wasn't able to attend the dedication ceremony but the Belisles' nephews and niece represented the family. From left: UWRF Assistant Chancellor for University Advancement Rick Foy and family members Craig, Jean, Lynn, Keith and Rich Geurkink.

    January 17, 2023

    $250,000 donation supports endowed academic scholarships, men’s basketball program From the time they arrived on the campus of then Wisconsin State College-River Falls in the early 1950s, James and Margery […]

  8. Transformational gift to UW-River Falls for dairy plant renovation establishes Wuethrich Family/Grassland Dairy Center of Excellence

    Photo of Chancellor Maria Gallo sharing applause with Trevor Wuethrich, Grassland Dairy Products, Inc. president, during a special gathering Thursday morning in the UWRF Dairy Pilot Plant.

    January 5, 2023

    Contribution brings total Wuethrich-Grassland commitment to $1 million Following a transformational gift, the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Dairy Pilot Plant will now be known as the Wuethrich Family/Grassland Dairy Center […]

  9. Kameri Meredith: Rising to the challenge

    Photo of UWRF student-athlete Kameri Meredith, who is all smiles as she is introduced before a UW-River Falls women’s basketball game in the WIAC tournament on Feb. 21 at UW-Eau Claire. Sam Silver photo.

    December 21, 2022

    Falcon student-athlete balances college, two sports, Type 1 diabetes For most college students, studying for classes is a full-time job. That job becomes tougher for those who attempt to participate […]

  10. UW-River Falls lands grant to research robotic milking

    UW-River Falls is leading a two-year study to determine the impacts of adopting robotic milking on dairy farms. (Photo credit: UW-River Falls)

    October 10, 2022

    Falcon faculty to lead feasibility study by five U.S. universities A research project led by a pair of University of Wisconsin-River Falls faculty members has the potential to change the […]

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