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UW-River Falls Football Wins NCAA Division III Title

By Johan Harworth

February 22, 2026

This past winter, the UWRF football team achieved an incredible feat in the history of our campus. Apart from becoming WIAC champions against the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Coach Matt Walker and his team went above and beyond competing in the […]

Sustainability Speaker Series: Life Depends on Rivers

By Emma McNulty

February 22, 2026

The February event for the Sustainability Speakers Series was held in North Hall, as remodeling still takes place at the River Falls Public Library. The presentation started at 6:30 p.m. and was open to the public. Amy Souers Kober’s presentation […]

UWRF welcomes councilman Larry Mboga

By Michaleen Lovett

February 22, 2026

The Student Inclusion and Belonging Center presented Eau Claire councilman, Larry Mboga, to speak on Thursday, Feb. 12. This presentation was in observance of Black History Month, and aimed to connect with the audience through Mboga’s journey, as well as […]

Falcon flashbacks: Student Voice archives look back 100 years

By Kristy Moore

February 22, 2026

A deep dive into the Student Voice archives reveals moments from UWRF's past—highlighting events from past Februaries, both mundane and common, intentionally grouped into a 20-year pattern.   1926 You come in the door of South Hall, on either side you […]

Comedian Joey Bragg performs in Falcons Nest

By Emma McNulty

February 22, 2026

Joey Bragg joined Week of Welcome on Saturday, Jan. 31, performing a two-hour stand-up comedy set. During the performance, he reflected on his time working with Disney, his upbringing, his current life, and the political climate in the United States. […]

Sustainability Speakers Series: UW-River Falls hosts Green Building Panel

By Emma McNulty

December 3, 2025

As part of the Sustainability Speakers Series, a collaborative effort between the UW–River Falls Sustainability Office, Hope for Earth and the River Falls Public Library, UW–River Falls hosted a Green Building panel Nov. 12 in North Hall. The panel featured […]

Act 15’s impact on UWRF’s HEAL 108 course

By Kristy Moore

December 3, 2025

The UW–River Falls General Education and University Requirements Committee voted Oct. 31, 2025, to remove HEAL 108 from the university’s general education requirements. The proposal still needs approval from the Faculty Senate. HEAL 108 is currently part of UWRF’s general […]

Dairy partnership offers new opportunities at UW–River Falls

By Kristy Moore

December 3, 2025

The University of Wisconsin–River Falls and Burnett Dairy Cooperative announced a new partnership Nov. 4. As of Nov. 1, milk produced at Mann Valley Farms is being processed by Burnett Dairy Cooperative. UWRF previously contracted excess milk pickup and processing […]

UW–River Falls to host NCAA football playoff

By Emma McNulty

December 3, 2025

For the first time in program history, UW–River Falls hosted an NCAA playoff game, marking the Falcons’ first postseason appearance since 1996. The Facing Chapman University in snowy conditions, UWRF dominated with a 58–7 victory. The win improved the Falcons’ […]

UWRF students perform in fall student convocation

By Michaleen Lovett

December 3, 2025

On Friday, Nov. 5, the Abbott Concert Hall held the first student convocation of the fall semester. Three students, Autumn Linton on cello, Emma Petersen on flute, and Gavin Banick on percussion, performed their selected pieces to an open audience […]