July 2026

UWRF grad Hailey James to headline River Falls Days

UW-River Falls graduate and rising country artist Hailey James returns to headline River Falls Days on July 9. After an “aha” moment at age 14 sparked her passion for music, James has quickly built momentum, earning multiple Midwest Country Music Organization awards, releasing new music, and performing alongside major country acts. Now a full-time musician with a growing national presence, she’s coming back to the community that helped shape her journey for a high-energy hometown show.

Read the full story to learn more about her path, music, and upcoming performance.

Find UWRF at River Falls Days!

We’re excited to be part of River Falls Days again this year! Join us at the parade and stop by our Meet River Falls table to reconnect, learn what’s new, and grab some UWRF swag.

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Freddy's Dairy Bar

This summer make a stop at Freddy's Dairy Bar! Freddy's Dairy Bar is our campus retail store where products produced in the Falcon Creamery and Meat Plant can be sold. Check out our selection of cheese and cheese curds, ice cream, shakes, sundaes and more! We look forward to seeing you!

Summer Hours:

Tuesday-Thursday: noon-3 p.m.

2nd floor, 212a Agricultural Science building

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Bachelor's Degree Completion Programs

UW-River Falls makes it easy to complete your bachelor’s degree with flexible, online programs designed for working professionals. We’ll help you apply past credits and find the right path forward.

Find Out More Here > Under Degree Programs

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From the Barn to the Business: Skills for Dairy Careers

The Farm and Industry Short Course (FISC) offers hands-on, credit-bearing training designed to prepare participants for success in Wisconsin’s iconic dairy industry. Courses focus on animal health and welfare, nutrition, reproduction, milk quality, and foundational business and accounting skills. FISC gives participants both practical and management knowledge, while connecting with others in the industry. Credits earned can be applied toward a bachelor’s degree at UWRF or beyond, making this an excellent first step for those looking to build a future in agriculture.

Learn More about FISC Here

Keep Learning This Summer

Looking to try something new or build your skills from anywhere? Explore flexible, online courses through UWRF’s ed2go platform. From career-focused training to personal enrichment, there’s something for everyone.

Accounting Fundamentals

Dive into the essentials of accounting this summer. You’ll learn the basics; from double-entry bookkeeping to recording and analyzing transactions, while getting hands-on with receivables, payables, payroll, taxes and everyday banking.

From writing checks to preparing financial statements and closing the books, this beginner-friendly course covers it all. Whether you're running your own business or building new skills, you’ll come away with a solid, practical foundation in accounting.

6 Weeks Access / 24 Course Hrs

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