February 2024

UWRF News

Falcons set win record on National Girls and Women in Sports Day

The No. 1 ranked Falcon women's ice hockey team defeated UW-Eau Claire in OT, securing WIAC regular season title. The Falcons are now 27-0. Read more.

SciTech rising

Want to see what's happening at the SciTech construction site? Take a peek at the live streams to see a live feed of SciTech's progress! Read more.

Success Stories

UWRF grad recognized for teaching excellence

Alum Helen Rada received a teaching excellence award from the Eau Claire Area School District. Read more.

Recipient of statewide education award got his start at UWRF

Errol Edwards named Minnesota School Counselor of the Year. Read more.

Need to Know

New hire to raise funds for athletic facilities and programs

Scott Sekelsky returns to the university that launched his career and athletic endeavor. Read more.

Wes Chapin named interim provost

Longtime faculty member and administrator Wes Chapin has been appointed interim provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at UWRF. Read more.

Tradition

Science Olympiad at UWRF showcases science success

Event on campus featured 900 students from across the Midwest. Read more.

In (and Out) of the Classroom

Fun and games: UWRF professor writing book about video game music

Music experts and historians study and discuss notes, sounds, tones and chords of all kinds, and a UWRF music professor hopes to bring more attention to a lesser-studied category of the genre: video game music. Read more.

Planting a tradition: UW-River Falls team wins National Forage Bowl Competition

Victory marks fourth successive win, showcases strength of crop science, horticulture programs. Read more.

Major honor: School psychology grad student awarded minority scholarship

Pa Dao Xiong is one of only seven nationwide recognized for her talents, efforts. Read more.

UWRF has impacted generations of families! As we approach our sesquicentennial, here are two ways you can help shape our future.


We are currently collecting UWRF memories and would be grateful if you could take our short survey. We are excited about your responses, as we make our plans to celebrate.

UWRF Survey

Save the dates!

UWRF Giving Days

Thursday, April 4, and Friday, April 5


Mark your calendars now and plan to make a difference by supporting UWRF over two days of giving. Keep an eye out for more details on how you can impact UWRF projects, programs and people. As we begin the commemoration of our 150th year, help us soar to new heights! 

Events Calendar



UWRF in Arizona,

Spring Training, Brewers vs. White Sox

Wednesday, March 13



Wisconsin Day in AZ

Thursday, March 14



MN Wild vs. Sharks

Thursday, March 28


UWRF Giving Days

April 4 and 5



Disney's The Lion King

Wednesday, April 24




Evening of Excellence

Friday, May 3

More information to come




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