UW-River Falls Wins NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey Title

UW-River Falls (31-0) established a NCAA Division III record this season with 31 victories. The Falcons undefeated season is the second in Division III women’s ice hockey history. Read more.

Governor signs into law tuition reciprocity change that will benefit UWRF

Gov. Tony Evers signed into a law a change in Wisconsin-Minnesota tuition reciprocity regulations that will provide additional revenue for UW-River Falls and other Universities of Wisconsin schools. Read more.

Success Stories

Krajacic chosen for National Teachers Hall of Fame

Recipient Shelly Moore Krajacic earned her master’s degree in English education from UW-River Falls. Read more.

Penn State’s new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki is a changed man.

Andy Kotelnicki has been a college football offensive coordinator for almost two decades. Read more.

Need to Know

Leaving a legacy: new scholarship will assist aspiring teachers

The Blanche Hansen Nygard and Meta Hansen Elementary Education Scholarship is designed to benefit students from Hudson with a love of education. Read more.

Niccum set to lead U.S. deaf women’s team

Kailey Niccum, a forward on the UWRF Women's Hockey team and the USA Deaf National Women’s Hockey team, competes in the Jeff Sauer International Deaf Hockey Series in Amherst, N.Y. Read more.

Tradition

UWRF's annual AG Day: connecting food from farm to table

WEAU TV news covers UWRF's annual Ag Day. Watch here or read more.

Successful cheddar production means UWRF's dairy plant is up and running

With one slice, then another and another, Sam Galgowski cut a large block of cheddar cheese at the bottom of a metal vat into smaller chunks. Read more.

In (and Out) of the Classroom

Beilke receives 2024 Lydecker student research award

Hailey Beilke has been named this year’s recipient of the Drs. Ann and William Lydecker Student Research Award. Read more.

UWRF students interact with animal welfare icon Temple Grandin

Animal behavior expert Temple Grandin described a more humane animal processing design she invented and answered student questions during a recent visit to campus. Read more.

Students showcase academic, presentation skills at Research in the Rotunda

Six UWRF students presented their research projects at the state Capitol as part of the 20th annual Research in the Rotunda event. Read more.

Giving Day Thank you!

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Join us!

Evening of Excellence

Friday, May 3

Join us in honoring the 2024 Evening of Excellence recipients on Friday, May 3, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Riverview Ballroom, University Center. Appetizers and light refreshments served.

Please register below.