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Thursday, September 24, 2026
Ten assistance dogs in training arrived at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Monday, beginning a semester where they will live in residence halls, attend classes and experience college life alongside UWRF students.
The yellow Labrador retrievers, ranging in age from 15 to 24 months, are part of the Falcon FETCH (Fostering Education Through Campus Hosting) program, a partnership between ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The public is invited to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls to celebrate Homecoming festivities featuring a wide range of activities throughout the week of Oct. 5-11. Events will bring together students, families, alumni and the River Falls community.
“Homecoming is about reconnecting with the people, places and experiences that shape the Falcon community,” said Alumni Relations Officer ...read more
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has once again been recognized by multiple publications as one of the top public regional universities in the Midwest, a sign of the university’s ongoing commitment to providing students a high-quality education.
U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review have each selected UWRF for its excellence in educating students. The rankings also reflect ...read more
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Thursday, September 17, 2026
Over winter break in January, 19 students joined the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Agriculture and Food Experience on a tasting tour of Italy, visiting Milan, Reggio Emilia, Bologna, Florence and Rome. The students participated in food tours, cooking classes, cultural experiences and more.
Anthony Fuchs, a food science major from Monroe, was a junior when he took the two-week trip. He ...read more
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Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Ryan Bartley of New Berlin, a University of Wisconsin-River Falls stage and screen arts major, needed to find an internship experience for the summer before his senior year. The prestigious apprenticeship he landed on the East Coast gave him a taste of life as a working actor and memories to last a lifetime.
Bartley spent five weeks as a member of the training company of Vassar College’s ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Human Interest
Friday, September 11, 2026
A new University of Wisconsin-River Falls professional development program is helping middle school mathematics teachers build deeper content knowledge, strengthen classroom instruction and expand opportunities for students to engage in real-world problem solving.
UWRF mathematics faculty, Professor Erick Hofacker and Assistant Professor Brooke Krejci, have received a grant for $11,993 from ...read more
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Thursday, September 10, 2026
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Sustainability Office invites the community to participate in a variety of activities and events during Watershed Week, Sept. 21-25.
Watershed Week is a chance to celebrate the local watershed with presentations, volunteer activities, demonstrations and field experiences that explore water quality, habitat restoration, native plants and other watershed ...read more
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Wednesday, September 09, 2026
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Chalmer Davee Library will host a live reading of the U.S. Constitution on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 2-4 p.m. at the library, located at 330 E. Cascade Ave. The event is free and open to the public.
Community members, students, faculty and staff are invited to attend and participate in the reading. Those interested in reading a section of the ...read more
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Tuesday, September 08, 2026
The University Business Collaboration Center (UBCC) at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls will host the first guest speaker in the 2026-2027 Innovators Speaker Series Tuesday, Sept. 22. Pat Ptacek, owner of Ptacek’s Family Market, will speak at 6 p.m. in room 194 of the Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech), 262 E. Cascade Ave.
Introducing a successful, century-old brand to a ...read more
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Friday, September 04, 2026
University of Wisconsin-River Falls student Jena Hanson of Owatonna, Minn., has been named Minnesota's 73rd Princess Kay of the Milky Way, the state's official diary ambassador. Hanson, a junior dairy science major, will spend the next year representing Minnesota's dairy farmers through public appearances, educational outreach and advocacy efforts across the state.
"I am incredibly excited to ...read more
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Thursday, September 03, 2026
Colleges of Distinction has named the University of Wisconsin-River Falls a College of Distinction for the 2026-2027 academic year. The designation is reserved for institutions whose dedication to the undergraduate experience speaks for itself.
This award signifies a school’s adherence to what Colleges of Distinction calls its four distinctions: Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant ...read more
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Monday, August 31, 2026
When Renee Alexander was a kid, she loved to go to the Minnesota State Fair, but she never thought it would lead to a career.
"I never thought that the fair could be a job," Alexander said on opening day, August 27, her fourth as the fair's first female CEO.
Alexander first began working for the fair as a summer intern in 1989, just before beginning her senior year at the University of ...read more
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Sunday, August 30, 2026
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls welcomed new students to campus for Orientation on Sunday. The newest Falcons gathered at Ramer Field for rallying music with the Marching Falcons marching band, photo ops with UWRF mascot Freddy Falcon and a welcome from Interim Chancellor John Chenoweth and Student Government Association President Olivia Clark.
Chenoweth referred to the UWRF mission: ...read more
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Thursday, August 27, 2026
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO John W. Miller visited the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Tuesday, where he had an opportunity to learn about academic programs and industry collaboration and to meet with a number of regional economic and business leaders.
Miller received a tour of UWRF's new Science and Technology Innovation Center, which opened for ...read more
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Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Hudson sits on the St. Croix River where Wisconsin meets Minnesota, a river town within reach of the Twin Cities whose outfitters and recreation operators trade on the water, the trails and the seasons around them. Selling those trips and tours means marketing an experience, and marketing an experience means a constant need for visuals — for the guide, the social feed, the seasonal campaign, the ...read more
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Friday, April 10, 2026
Beauty salons operate in a unique financial environment. A beauty salon handles high labor costs, fluctuating product expenses, retail inventory, and appointment-based revenue that can vary week to week. Without disciplined financial management, even a busy salon can struggle with profitability.Key Takeaways For Salon Owners
Track cash flow weekly to avoid seasonal revenue dips.
Separate ...read more
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