Agriculture programs ranked first, second nationally in college ratings

The university’s dairy science program is the top program of its kind among U.S. colleges, according to College Raptor, and placed second nationally in the Best Colleges for Animal Science, General category.

In retirement concert, longtime UWRF music professor gets her flowers

In her time with River Falls, Kris Tjornehoj taught multiple conducting classes, music education method classes, music literature, lab ensemble and more. She also served as Music Department Chair while at the university and on the board and council of the Wisconsin Music Educators Association.

Need to Know

Education debt assistance grant, writing competition prize to be established in Boyd Huppert’s name

Boyd Huppert majored in journalism and political science at UW-River Falls and began his television career in 1984 at WSAW-TV in Wausau. Huppert worked at two more TV stations, KETV-TV in Omaha and WITI-TV in Milwaukee, before joining KARE-TV in Minneapolis in 1996.

Paws for a cause: Veterans Day speaker highlights the positive impact of service dogs

Lani Rethaber relayed his story of the positive difference dogs can make during a Veterans Day ceremony at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on Wednesday.

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Renowned UWRF donor remembered

Distinguished UWRF benefactor Bry Wyman recently passed away at age 91. Bry was the son of legendary UWRF history professor, administrator, and author, Walker Wyman, for whom the university’s education building is named. Bry, known for his trademark red blazer in support of UWRF, was the university’s first living $1 million donor and a major contributor to the first comprehensive fundraising campaign in university history. Bry supported many initiatives, including scholarships, speakers forums, guest professor series, academic programs and projects such as SciTech.

Read Bry’s obituary here.

Join the entire UWRF community in extending condolences to Bry’s family. Sympathy cards may be sent to: Annie Allen-Wyman, PO Box 224, Trempealeau, WI, 54661-0224.

In (and out) of the Classroom

Students receive two first-place awards at national agriculture competition

Eleven UWRF students participated in the national meeting of Students of Agronomy, Soils, and Environmental Sciences (SASES) Nov. 10-12 in San Antonio, Texas. They took part in multiple competitions, placing first among 26 teams in the Quiz Bowl, and received first- and third-place awards in the poster contest. Read more.

Future Teacher Day sparks inspiration among aspiring educators

Attendees of Future Teacher Day at UW-River Falls on Nov. 1 learned about the teaching profession and educational pathways to becoming an educator. More than 250 high school students, faculty and staff from across the region attended the event. Read more.

Success Stories

UW-River Falls student named one of six National FFA officers

Mary Schrieber, a junior at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, has been elected to one of six National FFA Organization officer team positions, a prestigious distinction she called “the honor of a lifetime.”

Tradition

Students raise $3,600 for local charity that helps families in need

Twenty-one students in the Sales Promotions and Event Planning class spent the semester planning and designing the fourth annual Gift & Thrift event to raise money for the River Falls Sunshine Fund. The nonprofit, led by River High School students, provides financial assistance to people facing various hardships.

Your support builds a limitless Falcon future!

As we near the end of another year and continue to commemorate UWRF’s 150^th anniversary, we express deep appreciation to all our donors for your remarkable and generous support for Falcon programs, projects and people. You have made a profound impact on this year and continue to help build a strong foundation for UWRF’s limitless future.

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