679 graduates receive degrees at Commencement May 9
679 students received their degrees from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls during the spring Commencement ceremony Saturday at Page Arena in the Falcon Center. 589 students received bachelor’s degrees, 80 received master’s degrees, six received doctorate degrees and four received associate’s degrees. Spring Commencement was divided into three separate ceremonies, the first for graduates from the College of Education, Business and Allied Health (CEBAH) and Graduate Studies, the second for College
Businesses highlight collaboration with UW-River Falls at Universities of Wisconsin Business Day in the Capitol
Business leaders representing Wisconsin’s dairy industry showed their support for the University of Wisconsin-River Falls at Universities of Wisconsin Business Day in the Capitol Wednesday in Madison. The event, held during Small Business Week, brought together businesses from across the state to highlight their partnerships with the Universities of Wisconsin and to showcase local businesses supported by the UWs Small Business Development Centers. Mat Bartkowiak, vice president of Corporate
Banks receives 2026 Lydecker Student Research Award
Hayden Banks, a senior chemistry major from River Falls, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Drs. Ann and William Lydecker Student Research Award at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Each year since 2011, the Undergraduate Research, Scholarly and Creative Activity (URSCA) Office has recognized an outstanding undergraduate’s research efforts coupled with service to and/or involvement at UW-River Falls. The award was created by William (Bill) Lydecker, now deceased, to honor his late
Falcon Futures: Student Gabby Huitema one of three Alice in Dairyland finalists with UW-River Falls ties
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls will be well represented when Wisconsin’s next Alice in Dairyland finals are held May 14-16 in Marathon County. Half of this year’s finalists are current or past students. Gabby Huitema, a senior from Markesan majoring in animal science with a meat animal emphasis, will join UWRF alums Michelle Stangler and Jessica Moor along with three other finalists as they vie to become the 79th Alice to represent Wisconsin’s agriculture industry on behalf of the Department
UW-River Falls Commencement set for May 9
679 students will receive their degrees from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls during three spring Commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 9. All three ceremonies will be held at Page Arena inside the Falcon Center, 185 Emogene Nelson Ave. 589 students will receive bachelor’s degrees, 80 will receive master’s degrees, six will receive doctorate degrees and four will receive associate’s degrees. Spring Commencement is divided into three separate ceremonies: 9 a.m. – College of Education,
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UW-River Falls honors 11 with Chancellor’s Award for Students
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls presented its highest non-academic honor to 11 students during the annual Chancellor’s Award for Students reception Wednesday. “Our 2026 Chancellor Award honorees exemplify excellence through their leadership in the classroom, engagement in campus life and service beyond the university,” Interim Chancellor John Chenoweth said. “We are proud to recognize these students for their outstanding achievements in research and for their meaningful contributions to the
For the love of horses: UW-River Falls celebrates 50th anniversary of Colts in Training Sale May 2
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls will host its 50th annual Colts in Training Sale May 2 at the Campus Farm,1475 S. Wasson Ln., River Falls. Preview rides will begin at 11 a.m. A live auction with both in-person and online bidding will begin at 2 p.m. The colt sale has only been held virtually since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020. The model proved to be efficient, but the landmark anniversary called for a special event. “We’re going back to the big in-person event for the 50th,” said
UW-River Falls announces Giving Days April 23-24
Fundraiser offers opportunities to support the next generation of campus leaders and champions April 16, 2026 — The University of Wisconsin-River Falls will host its annual Giving Days fundraiser April 23 and 24, inviting alums, friends and community members to come together in support of students and programs that define the Falcon experience. This year’s Giving Days comes amid a wave of extraordinary momentum for UWRF. From the grand opening of the state-of-the-art Science and Technology Innovation
UW-River Falls hosts 93rd annual Mathematical Association of America-Wisconsin Sectional meeting
Event featured mathematics competitions, presentations and awards April 16, 2026 — The University of Wisconsin-River Falls hosted the 93rd annual Mathematical Association of America-Wisconsin Sectional Meeting April 10 and 11. The event marked the first time the sectional meeting was held at UWRF since 1997 and drew nearly 200 students, educators and mathematicians from across the Midwest. The meeting kicked off the morning of April 10 with the inaugural Math Modeling Showcase Event. Eleven middle
