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News Release: 7/9/2026
Kids From Wisconsin will perform a free show July 23 at 6 p.m. at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Melvin Wall Amphitheatre outdoor stage. This will mark the group’s 51st appearance at UWRF since forming in 1969. The show is open to the public. Join Kids From Wisconsin in their 58th season as they honor the 250th anniversary of the United States with America's great composers, songwriters, musicians and instrumentalists. The show, titled “The Pulse of a Nation,” will salute their creativity,
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Scholarship supports internship opportunities for UW-River Falls political science and international studies students
In 2023, University of Wisconsin-River Falls Political Science Professors Moira Lynch and Davida Alperin (now retired), recognized a need. “Political science and international studies majors recognize the important value of completing an internship while earning their degree at UWRF,” Lynch said. “Internship opportunities bridge the gap between the educational and professional work worlds, but for students in these majors, internship opportunities are often out of reach due to financial
Rockets’ red glare: UW-River Falls Falcon Rocketeers win NASA WSGC Collegiate Rocket Launch Competition
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Falcon Rocketeers were named Grand Champion of the 2026 NASA Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium Collegiate Rocket Launch Competition, held April 24-25 at Richard Bong State Recreational Area in Kansasville. The team received a $3000 prize and a VIP Tour of Sierra Space in North Freedom. “I am very happy with the rocket team's performance,” said Team Lead Brook McLaird, a senior physics major from Kansas City, Kan. “We put in a lot of work throughout the school
Desktop doodles chronicle 40-year history of study abroad program in Scotland
“Your life will change here if you let it” is carved into a battered, stained, antique wooden desktop. The message is one of many left by college students studying abroad in Dalkeith, Scotland over the last 40 years. Many of those former students will have a chance to reconnect this year as the Experience Scotland program, originally titled Wisconsin in Scotland, celebrates its 40th anniversary. Launched in 1986 by a consortium including the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, UW-Eau Claire, UW-La
Falcon Futures: Hands-on opportunities, on-campus job experience help UW-River Falls grad prepare for career in animal science
Afton Nelson, a May graduate of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, didn’t have long to wait to get started on her career after graduation. The double major in dairy science and animal science from Owatonna, Minn., was able to step right into a job as an embryo export coordinator for GenOvations in Lodi. “I heard about the company because we went on a field trip there fall semester for one of my reproduction classes,” said Nelson. Nelson, who transferred to UWRF her sophomore year, said
Financial Planning and Profit Strategies for Beauty Salon Owners
Beauty salons operate in a unique financial environment. A beauty salon handles high labor costs, fluctuating product expenses, retail inventory, and appointment-based revenue that can vary week to week. Without disciplined financial management, even a busy salon can struggle with profitability.Key Takeaways For Salon Owners Track cash flow weekly to avoid seasonal revenue dips. Separate service revenue from retail sales to measure true profitability. Control inventory shrinkage and over-ordering
