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Chippewa Valley Technical College President Sunem Beaton-Garcia, left, and UW-River Falls Chancellor Maria Gallo converse during Tuesday’s Reaffirmation Day in Eau Claire. The annual event reaffirms the commitment by UWRF and CVTC to work together to allow students to access programs at both institutions and transfer more easily.

Reaffirming a commitment to students: Partnership between UWRF, CVTC provides additional educational options

RIVER FALLS – Shortly after enrolling at Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) last year, Holly Hufnagle learned she might not receive college credit for some of the Advanced Placement (AP) … more

5/8/24

Second Jerome family member honored with Wisconsin Distinguished Agriculturalist Award

RIVER FALLS – Lawrence F. Jerome has been named the 2024 Wisconsin Distinguished Agriculturalist by the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) at the University of … more

5/8/24

CAFES Dean Michael Orth with Youngmi Kim, the CAFES 2024 Outstanding Faculty recipient.

CAFES awards scholarships and recognizes outstanding faculty at UWRF

RIVER FALLS – On April 18, a total of 164 scholarships, totaling more than $254,000, were awarded for the 2024-25 academic year to continuing students in the College of Agriculture, Food and … more

5/8/24

The River Falls High School FIRST robotics team at the April competition in La Crosse. The team placed 41st out of 54 teams in its second year competing.

RFHS robotics team poised for future growth

RIVER FALLS – Imagine designing and constructing semi-autonomous competitive robots without a blueprint. Electronics, working with wood, programming, you have to do it all, with a few … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 5/8/24

Diversifying his operation including sheep farming is one of the many stories Michelle Stangler heard from this farmer in Ireland.

College student communicator hosts European agriculture discussion

RIVER FALLS – After studying and completing her final semester as an undergraduate college student in European countries including Ireland, Italy, Denmark and the Netherlands, Michelle … more

5/2/24

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Ava Lockard

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for May 1 is Prescott High School senior Ava Lockard, who was nominated by business education teacher Christopher DeWuske. “Ava is new to … more

5/1/24

EHS applauds 3rd quarter honor roll students

ELLSWORTH – Ellsworth High School is pleased to announce the students named to the third quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 school year. Congratulations on all the hard work! Freshmen … more

5/1/24

From left, Hudson Hospital Foundation leaders Debi Mager, foundation officer, and Erika Schendel, director, present UW-River Falls with a $5,000 check Monday to expand its wellness efforts. UW-River Falls Foundation President Amy Zimmer, third from left, receives the check along with members of the university’s Engagement Committee Mesa Carlsen, Bethany Crail and Ryan Rudesill.

Grant to UWRF will expand wellness opportunities for employees, students

RIVER FALLS – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has received a $5,000 grant to help fund a variety of wellness initiatives on campus that include addressing mental health needs. … more

5/1/24

Three UWRF students are the recipients of this year's River Falls Garden Club scholarships. Pictured are (from left) club president Nancy Sailer, students Gabe Olson, Jenna Delina, Analise Wolkerstorfer and club member and coordinator of the River Falls Farmers Market Betty Schultz.

River Falls Garden Club awards scholarships

The annual UW-River Falls CAFES Scholarship and Awards Program was held April 18 at the Riverview Ballroom on campus. Among the 164 awards presented were three internship scholarships … more

5/1/24

Outgoing school board members Cindy Holbrook and Bob Casey received Wildcat Pride awards for their years of service at the April 15 River Falls School Board meeting.

RFSB honors Casey, Holbrook for school board service

RIVER FALLS – The River Falls School Board honored outgoing members Cindy Holbrook and Bob Casey with Wildcat Pride awards at the April 15 meeting. Casey has served on the board for four years, … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 5/1/24

ECSD hires Nadeau as new superintendent

The Ellsworth Community School District Board of Education has selected Brian Nadeau to become the district’s next superintendent. Nadeau is completing his third year as the … more

Pierce County Journal newsroom | 5/1/24

Travis Crow is Wyman Visiting Professor in Art at UWRF April 29

RIVERF FALLS - Travis Crow, the Spring 2024 Walker D. and Helen Bryant Wyman Visiting Professor in Art at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, will deliver a free public lecture on Monday, April … more

4/24/24

River Falls Public Library is hosting the Student Art Show through May 2. Art Beat: Student Art Show a must see through May 2. Two seniors split Grant Wood’s “American Gothic” in two.

Art Beat: Student Art Show is astounding

The following information was submitted to the submit news form on www.piercecountyjournal.news: first name: Margreth last name: Downing address: 555 N Main city: River Falls … more

By Margreth Downing | 4/24/24

RFSD honored nationally for 4th consecutive year for music education support

RIVER FALLS - The School District of River Falls (SDRF) has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music … more

4/24/24

Board of Regents president to speak at UWRF commencement

RIVER FALLS – The president of the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents will be the keynote speaker at this year’s University of Wisconsin-River Falls spring commencement on … more

4/24/24

Ten UW-River Falls students were awarded the Chancellor’s Award for Students during a banquet and ceremony on campus Wednesday, April 27. (Front, from left): Chancellor Maria Gallo, Kendra Jentz, SirrNay Ku, Veronica Klenke, Lauren Schmelzer, and Kalli Kubly. Back row: Mayala Keita, Mark Buchmann, Sam Peters, Chloe Heifner, and Lexi Janzer.

Ten UWRF students honored with Chancellor’s Award

RIVER FALLS – Ten University of Wisconsin-River Falls students on Wednesday received the Chancellor’s Award for Students , the highest non-academic honor they can receive at the … more

4/24/24

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Ethan Kranig

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for April 24 is Prescott High School freshman Ethan Kranig, nominated by teacher Shana Clauson. “Ethan has such a great attitude and he is … more

4/24/24

Prescott High School speech team members competing at state included (back, from left): Rory Zuehlsdorf, Alissa Zerneke, Kendra Ogilvie, MaKenna Ogilvie, Allie Tibayan, Nora Boles, Riley Renteria, Coach Sponholz; (middle, from left): Coach Langer, Katie Huppert, Mack Eggers, Grace Ryan, Abby Stubbe, Sophia Kapsh, Cara Fiedler, Sophie Perez, Hunter Dearborn, Kassidy Hanson, Sage Brock; (front, from left): Andaria Henderson, Tylar Whaley, Kyra Dix, Camryn Rickers, Max Dearborn, Owen Henderson.

PHS speech team earns 9 gold medals

The Prescott High School Speech team competed at the Wisconsin Interscholastic Speech and Dramatic Arts Association State Festival on April 19, 2024 at DeForest High School. The team collectively … more

4/24/24

Athletic Director Andrew Caudill presents option 1 to the Prescott School Board, which eliminates all athletic C-teams to the school board.

Prescott School Board weathers aftermath of failed referendum

At the March 20 Prescott School Board meeting, President Mike Matzek had reassured all that what will happen to the operations of the district is not a scare tactic but is based on facts and drastic … more

By Nicole Rogers | 4/24/24

Scout Emery, right, the 2024 UW-River Falls Queen of the Rodeo, and Faith Watz, left, carry a baby goat and supplies at the start of UWRF’s Ag Day on Campus. The UWRF Collegiate Farm Bureau Chapter annually hosts Ag Day on Campus, which began in 2012. This year’s theme was “Growing for Generations.” The event included numerous informational booths, fun contests and more throughout the day on the campus mall. It concluded with a free evening meal in the Agricultural Science building and a panel discussion in the University Center about the future of agriculture.

UWRF event highlights importance of agriculture

RIVER FALLS – Agriculture was visible in many ways during the Ag Day on Campus event April 11 at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. The event began with speeches by numerous … more

4/18/24