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Thursday, April 23, 2026
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls presented its highest non-academic honor to 11 students during the annual Chancellor’s Award for Students reception Wednesday.
“Our 2026 Chancellor Award honorees exemplify excellence through their leadership in the classroom, engagement in campus life and service beyond the university,” Interim Chancellor John Chenoweth said. “We are proud to recognize ...read more
Categories: Education, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, April 20, 2026
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls will host its 50th annual Colts in Training Sale May 2 at the Campus Farm,1475 S. Wasson Ln., River Falls. Preview rides will begin at 11 a.m. A live auction with both in-person and online bidding will begin at 2 p.m.
The colt sale has only been held virtually since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020. The model proved to be efficient, but the landmark ...read more
Categories: Education, Human Interest, Press Release
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Fundraiser offers opportunities to support the next generation of campus leaders and champions
April 16, 2026 — The University of Wisconsin-River Falls will host its annual Giving Days fundraiser April 23 and 24, inviting alums, friends and community members to come together in support of students and programs that define the Falcon experience.
This year’s Giving Days comes amid a wave of ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Education, Press Release
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Event featured mathematics competitions, presentations and awards
April 16, 2026 — The University of Wisconsin-River Falls hosted the 93rd annual Mathematical Association of America-Wisconsin Sectional Meeting April 10 and 11. The event marked the first time the sectional meeting was held at UWRF since 1997 and drew nearly 200 students, educators and mathematicians from across the Midwest.
The ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Education, Press Release
Friday, April 10, 2026
Senior BFA candidates at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls will showcase their Bachelor of Fine Arts exhibitions April 13 to May 1 in Kleinpell Fine Arts Gallery 101, 420 E. Cascade Ave., River Falls. The free exhibition will feature ceramics, paintings and new media. An exhibition reception will be held April 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday noon-8 p.m. and ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Press Release, Human Interest
Wednesday, April 08, 2026
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has named Amy Clark, Ph.D., Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The Provost is the university’s chief academic officer and second-ranking official. Clark will begin in the position July 1.
Clark most recently served as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Nebraska Methodist College from 2018 to 2025, where she oversaw more ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release, Education
Wednesday, April 01, 2026
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls welcomed community members and special guests for a Grand Opening Celebration at the new Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech) on Tuesday.
SciTech opened to students on Jan. 26 for the first day of spring semester classes. In addition to cutting-edge technology, the new building offers collaborative work and study spaces.
During a ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Press Release, Ribbon Cutting
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Laurence Cooper, a professor of political science at Carleton College, will be the featured speaker for the Dr. Imtiaz Moosa Philosophy and Ethics Symposium Series at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Wednesday, April 8, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Cooper will deliver a talk titled “Two Cheers for Democracy” in the Kinnickinnic River Theatre in the University Center, 501 Wild Rose Ave. The event ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release
Thursday, March 19, 2026
The University Business Collaboration Center (UBCC) at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls will host the third guest speaker in the Innovators Speaker Series Wednesday, April 8. Kevin Westhuis, director of River Falls Municipal Utilities, will speak at 6 p.m. in room 194 of the new Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech), 410 S. 3rd St.
As the utilities director, Westhuis is ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Education, Press Release
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Monday, March 09, 2026
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls invites the community to tour the new Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech) at a Grand Opening Celebration March 31 from 4 to 6 p.m. SciTech is located on the UWRF campus at 262 E. Cascade Ave.
SciTech opened to students on Jan. 26 for the first day of spring semester classes. In addition to cutting-edge technology, the new building offers ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
