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,
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
New Nonprofit Aims to Make River Falls Residents Healthier, Hosts Free Keynote Event April 29
RIVER FALLS, WI — April 20, 2026 Northwest Wisconsin is taking a major step toward improving long-term community health. TrueWellness, a new community-based nonprofit, headquartered in the Chippewa Valley, is launching a regional initiative to transform the environments where residents live, work, learn and play. The goal is simple, to make it easier for everyone to choose healthier habits every day. TrueWellness, established in April 2025, was created to address the root causes of chronic disease
River Falls Rotary Launching Crutches4Africa
River Falls Rotary Launching Crutches4Africa The River Falls Rotary Club is launching its second annual Crutches4Africa drive. Instead of storing or disposing of mobility devices after use, you can donate them! The River Falls Rotary Club is collecting crutches and other mobility devices for people in Africa who desperately need them but cannot afford them. Rotary is collecting the devices to fill a shipping container that will be sent to Africa to help people in need. In addition to crutches, the
Chancellor John Chenoweth marks one-year anniversary
Reflecting on my first year as interim chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, I would like to express my gratitude for the extraordinary community support that I have witnessed. I have been truly moved by the enthusiastic participation of the people of River Falls and our surrounding communities in campus life. I am struck by how truly special this region is. UWRF is a unique campus, but its strength is drawn directly from the people who show up for us time and again. I have been
