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UW-River Falls has deep ties to Nobel Prize-winning research in Antarctica
When the news broke Oct. 6 that University of Wisconsin-Madison Professor Francis Halzen had been awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics, a number of current and past faculty and students from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls joined in the celebration. UWRF has longstanding ties to the research recognized for “decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin.” “I came to work one day and found out that the principal
UW-River Falls Keyboard Festival offers young pianists opportunities to learn from world-class artists
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls will offer student pianists the chance to learn from accomplished artists and strengthen their musical skills during the UW-River Falls Keyboard Festival, Nov. 13-14 in Abbott Concert Hall in Kleinpell Fine Arts, 420 E. Cascade Ave., River Falls. The event welcomes students in 1st grade through college, parents and teachers to experience engaging workshops, inspiring performances and hands-on learning opportunities that encourage exploration, deepen engagement
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KPT Collaborative founder Kim Peterson to speak at UW-River Falls Oct. 27
The University Business Collaboration Center (UBCC) at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls will host entrepreneur and UWRF alum Kim Peterson, founder of KPT Collaborative, as part of the 2026-2027 Innovators Speaker Series Tuesday, Oct. 27. Peterson will speak at 6 p.m. in room 194 of the Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech), 262 E. Cascade Ave. Peterson entered the mortgage business after graduating in 1998. After the 2008 mortgage crash changed the course of her career, she took
Peterson Lecture Series at UW-River Falls presents Steven Hahn on the golden age of pirates
The Edward N. Peterson Lecture Series and the University of Wisconsin-River Falls History and Philosophy Department will present guest speaker Steven Hahn, professor of history at St. Olaf College, for a lecture and Q&A titled, “Golden Age Pirates (1713-1730): From Predators to Gentlemen,” Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Kinnickinnic River Theater in the University Center, 501 Wild Rose Ave., River Falls. The lecture will explore piracy in the Caribbean during the early years of the American
UW-River Falls to offer Halloween carnival and “Haunted Lab” science demonstrations Oct. 20
Two special Halloween-themed events are planned at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on Tuesday, Oct. 20, including a Halloween carnival and “Haunted Labs” science demonstrations. Children in 4K through fifth grade are invited to attend the annual “Halloween in the Halls” event from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., hosted by UWRF Residence Life. Instead of trick-or-treating through residence halls, Residence Life will host carnival activities, such as cornhole, apple bobbing, an egg walk, a bouncy house,
UWRF scientist researches humane cattle stunning with grants from USDA, Dairy Innovation Hub
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
