UW-River Falls celebrates SciTech grand opening with community celebration
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls welcomed community members and special guests for a Grand Opening Celebration at the new Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech) on Tuesday. SciTech opened to students on Jan. 26 for the first day of spring semester classes. In addition to cutting-edge technology, the new building offers collaborative work and study spaces. During a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Interim Chancellor John Chenoweth noted that the SciTech project had been in the works for
Student Voice wins nine awards in statewide collegiate journalism contest
The Student Voice, the student-run newspaper at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, received nine awards at the 2025 Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation Collegiate Better Newspaper Contest earlier this month. The contest featured 331 entries from 12 campus newspapers, highlighting excellence in various journalistic categories. The publication secured two first place awards, one for public affairs reporting awarded to Angel Riley, a senior from Brooklyn Center, Minn., for her story “DIB to
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UW-River Falls to award $2.5 million in scholarships
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls expects to award approximately $2.5 million in scholarships in 2026-2027, helping more than 1,400 undergraduate students pay for college. 65% of undergraduate students at UWRF receive some kind of financial aid. “The UWRF value means we are committed to delivering an exceptional education that remains truly affordable,” said Cindy Holbrook, executive director of enrollment and student success. “We’re proud to support our students with more than 800 merit- and
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UWRF to host SciTech Grand Opening Celebration March 31
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls invites the community to tour the new Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech) at a Grand Opening Celebration March 31 from 4 to 6 p.m. SciTech is located on the UWRF campus at 262 E. Cascade Ave. SciTech opened to students on Jan. 26 for the first day of spring semester classes. In addition to cutting-edge technology, the new building offers collaborative work and study spaces. Karl Peterson, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, said the student
St. Croix Valley Business Innovation Center awards $55,000 in micro-grants supported by WEDC
The St. Croix Valley Business Innovation Center (SCVBIC) in River Falls has awarded a second and final round of micro-grants supported by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to help area businesses grow. During this final round, SCVBIC awarded $55,000 to 12 businesses to help with critical growth expenses. The micro-grants are supported by $100,000 from the WEDC, provided to support businesses in St. Croix, Pierce and Polk counties. Awarded along with the grants was a matching
