University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls , Wisconsin , United States
- Founded: 1874
- Establishment: University
- Type: Public
- Total Students: 5210+
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Recognized as one of the finest universities in the Midwest, our beautiful campus is located just 30 minutes from Minneapolis/St. Paul in the beautiful St. Croix Valley. We help students build skills for the future they want and turn learners into leaders. With a campus full of opportunities, students experience first-hand an inclusive, forward-thinking learning environment built just for them. We鈥檙e shaping a new generation of self-starters and team builders, creative makers and critical thinkers. We are UW-River Falls and we鈥檙e getting you ready for what鈥檚 next.
You're home at UWRF and we鈥檙e committed to making you feel that way. We're striving to build an inclusive campus and part of that includes taking steps every day to make change and do better. One of our seven core values is a community of inclusion and caring. It means we鈥檙e committed to building a community where everyone feels valued, respected and safe. We're Falcons, we support one another at all times and we've got valuable resources for you when need them. Visit Falcons Care for more information.
Excellent Teaching and Learning
We provide an exceptional education where academic pursuits translate into achievement.
Student Success
We commit to ensuring that each student has an opportunity to succeed.聽
Community of Inclusion and Caring
We foster a community where all feel valued, respected and included.
Innovation
We promote new advancements, being broad minded and forward thinking.
Integrity
We earn trust through honesty and transparency.
Sustainability
We help address challenges by taking an integrated approach to sustainability.
Local and Global Service and Engagement
We contribute to the betterment of our world.
Important Facts
STUDENT SUCCESS We commit to offering an affordable, outstanding education ensuring that each student is supported and has an opportunity to succeed. Our programs and co-curricular experiences keep students at the center of every action and all decisions. We foster access that provides opportunities for social mobility for all students.
EXCELLENT TEACHING AND LEARNING We uphold high standards of holistic academic excellence, providing an exceptional education where students’ academic pursuits translate into achievement. We inspire one another to perform at our highest level.
COMMUNITY OF INCLUSION AND CARING We foster an authentic and genuine close-knit community where all feel valued, respected and included. We engage with civility and foster a sense of Falcon pride.
LOCAL AND GLOBAL SERVICE AND ENGAGEMENT We embody the Wisconsin Idea, as servant leaders who work together to bring about positive transformations in our community, region and state. We take action to contribute to the betterment of our world through meaningful cross-cultural engagement and by fostering a global perspective.
INTEGRITY We earn trust through honesty and transparency. We make data-driven decisions and nurture a culture of responsibility and accountability. We make decisions together with student involvement and input at all levels of the institution. We commit to ethical behavior and good stewardship of funds.
INNOVATION We promote the creation of new advancements, being broad minded and forward thinking, and contributing to an environment of collaboration on campus and in the region that leads to positive impacts.
SUSTAINABILITY We help address local and global challenges by taking an integrated approach to sustainability across all academic programs, campus operations and activities. We embrace the holistic definition of sustainability which includes “human and ecological health, social justice, secure livelihoods and a better world for all generations.” (ref. AASHE)
Ranking / Awards
Each year, UWRF honors faculty, staff, students and alumni who have demonstrated excellence and commitment to the university. Award nominations and announcements happen throughout the year - explore below for information on the nomination processes, awards criteria and current and past honorees.
Each year, the UWRF Alumni Association honors outstanding alums for their accomplishment. Beginning with the creation of the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1959, the longstanding tradition of honoring alumni and contributors to our university community has a long and storied history. Explore below to learn about each of our awards, past recipients and the nomination process.
Many colleges and universities across the nation have had a long tradition of honoring its graduates who have distinguished themselves in various ways throughout their careers. The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Distinguished Alumni Award was established in 1959 and was presented at the June 1959 commencement ceremonies to Dr. Dean Smith, a physician from La Crosse.
The Distinguished Alumni Award continues to be the most prestigious acknowledgment of the accomplishments of our alumni. The criteria for being considered for the Distinguished Alumni award are:
Personal accomplishments in their field.
Civic responsibility and contributions to their community.
Continuing interest in the university.
Highest integrity in professional, public and personal relations.
Once an individual has been nominated for this award, they remain in contention. Each year nominations are sought by the External Relations Committee from alumni and from faculty and staff who may know of a deserving alumni. Alumni are encouraged to nominate anyone they feel meets the criteria for selection, even themselves.
Outstanding Young Alumni Award
The Outstanding Young Alumni Award recognizes the accomplishments of individuals who have excelled in professional and civic accomplishments and have graduated from UWRF in the last 15 years. The award is presented at the Evening of Excellence each spring.
The UWRF Alumni Advisory Board selects the award recipients based on the recommendations of the Awards and Recognition Committee of the Board. Nominations for the award may be submitted by members of the UWRF community, alumni and UWRF Foundation/Alumni Board members. A written recommendation should be attached to the nomination form and is limited to two pages.
The written recommendation should address the following award criteria:
Excellence in one's profession(s) and service provided to one's communities
Continuing interest and loyalty to the University
Lifetime Achievement Award
The UW-River Falls Alumni Association established the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014 to recognize the accomplishments of alumni who have provided long-time exceptional service and leadership in their profession and community and demonstrated a continued interest and loyalty to UWRF. The award is presented at the Evening of Excellence each spring.
The UWRF Alumni Advisory Board selects the award recipients based on the recommendations of the Awards and Recognition Committee of Board. Nominations for the award may be submitted by members of the UWRF community, alumni and UWRF Foundation/Alumni Board members. A written recommendation should be attached to the nomination form and is limited to two pages.
The written recommendation should address the following award criteria:
Long-time exceptional service and leadership in their profession and community
Continued interest and loyalty to the University
This award was established in 1983 with the approval of the Faculty Senate and the administration. The award parallels the Distinguished Alumni Award in the manner in which it is presented and the exposure and publicity it receives. The award is presented at fall commencement.
The award was established to recognize those individuals outside of the university community that have made exemplary contributions to UWRF through their support of the university's goals and their volunteer efforts on our behalf. We realize that there are individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to the university of personal time and energy, leadership, support and/or monetary donations. It is for these reasons that we are pleased to make this award available.
The following criteria are to be followed by the committee in the selection process, realizing that there may be exceptions from time to time that would necessitate a suspension of one or more of the criteria in a given year.
Demonstrated contributions of time, talent and/or financial support to UWRF over a period of at least five years. Length of service will be a major factor in determining the recipient.
Letters of recommendation in support of the candidate are strongly encouraged.
The deans of each of the three colleges will be asked to nominate one or more people for this award. In addition, other areas of the university are encouraged to nominate candidates as they see fit. The nominations will be due to the committee before the end of the spring semester.
At no time will more than three (3) awards be given in a single year.
University employees are not eligible for this award.
This award may also be presented to a company, organization or other institution that has made a significant contribution to the goals and objectives of the university over a period of years.
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- 410 S 3rd St, River Falls, WI 54022, United States
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Programs Offered
Business Administration, BS
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 103492 USD
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- Average processing time 30 days