News Release: 10/6/2026
Karly Anderson, a scientist and trainer with the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Humane Handling Institute (HHI), is leading a new $300,000 research project funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through its National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The project is also supported by a faculty research fellowship through Wisconsin's Dairy Innovation Hub (DIH). Working with co-investigator Kurt Vogel, director of HHI, Anderson will study the effectiveness of captive-bolt devices
USDA food safety leader Mindy Brashears to speak at UW-River Falls
U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Food Safety Mindy Brashears will discuss food safety issues during a public presentation at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Brashears will speak from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Kinnickinnic River Theater in the University Center, 501 Wild Rose Ave. The event is free and open to the public. Brashears’ research has focused on advancing food safety in meat and poultry production with a focus on public health, including
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UW-River Falls to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 5-11
The public is invited to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls to celebrate Homecoming festivities featuring a wide range of activities throughout the week of Oct. 5-11. Events will bring together students, families, alumni and the River Falls community. “Homecoming is about reconnecting with the people, places and experiences that shape the Falcon community,” said Alumni Relations Officer Pedro Renta. “We look forward to welcoming alumni, students, families and friends back to campus for a week
