UWRF honored by U.S. News and World Report, Princeton Review
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has once again been recognized by multiple publications as one of the top public regional universities in the Midwest, a sign of the university’s ongoing commitment to providing students a high-quality education. U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review have each selected UWRF for its excellence in educating students. The rankings also reflect college affordability and students being prepared for successful careers. The U.S. News & World Report’s 2027
Falcon Futures: UW-River Falls' Jena Hanson is Minnesota's Princess Kay of the Milky Way
University of Wisconsin-River Falls student Jena Hanson of Owatonna, Minn., has been named Minnesota's 73rd Princess Kay of the Milky Way, the state's official diary ambassador. Hanson, a junior dairy science major, will spend the next year representing Minnesota's dairy farmers through public appearances, educational outreach and advocacy efforts across the state. "I am incredibly excited to represent the dairy industry as Princess Kay of the Milky Way and to serve as an advocate for Minnesota's dairy
UW-River Falls named a 2026-2027 College of Distinction
Colleges of Distinction has named the University of Wisconsin-River Falls a College of Distinction for the 2026-2027 academic year. The designation is reserved for institutions whose dedication to the undergraduate experience speaks for itself. This award signifies a school’s adherence to what Colleges of Distinction calls its four distinctions: Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant Community and Successful Outcomes. Rather than relying on endowment figures or selectivity rates, Colleges of
