U.S. News & World Report has again named UW-River Falls a Best Regional University, a Top Public University and a Top Performer on Social Mobility. Read more.
You could say that Oconto Falls High School Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor Walter Taylor has high expectations of himself and his ability to teach. Story and photo courtesy of Wisconsin State Farmer. Read more.
UW-River Falls has identified a new partner and program location for its Experience Scotland program and is again enrolling students in this education abroad experience. Read more.
It felt right for the Falcons to play a game for the first time in 659 days. It felt right to see the stadium full of fans, including a packed student section. And it felt right that the Falcons came away with a 45-7 victory. Story and photo courtesy of the River Falls Journal. Read more.
UW System President Tommy Thompson and Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers visited campus to kick-off a Homecoming tradition - enjoying a bowl of Professor Jake's Bean Soup. Story and photo courtesy of the River Falls Journal. Read more.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Secretary-Designee Randy Romanski and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes recently visited our renovated Dairy Pilot Plant. Story and photo courtesy of Wisconsin State Farmer. Read more.
Agricultural Economics Professor Brenda Boetel has been named Adviser of the Year. She is the fourth faculty member from the Ag Econ Department to receive the award since its inception in 2000. Read more.
Distinguished Music Lecturer Patti Cudd has been named the Distinguished Teacher of the Year. The award, established more than 50 years ago, is the highest honor a faculty member can receive. Read more.
Nominate influential UWRF alumni and volunteers
for our four awards!
Do you know a UW-River Falls alum who has excelled in their career, profession, community or daily life and deserves to be recognized or a volunteer who has supported our goals at the university? The UWRF External Relations Committee and the Alumni Advisory Board are seeking nominations for three alumni awards and one service award to be presented in spring 2022. Find further information at https://www.uwrf.edu/Alumni/AlumniAwards/Index.cfm. We encourage you to review the eligibility requirements and nominate individuals.
The nomination deadline is Friday, Nov. 12. If questions, email pedro.renta@uwrf.edu or call 715-425-4553.
