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Brian Nadeau, superintendent of Ellsworth schools

Ellsworth school board hears first year superintendent goals

ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth School Board heard superintendent goals, approved contracts with the School District of River Falls and listened to back to school updates during the Sept. 9 meeting. … more

By Andrew Harrington | 9/11/24

Brett Kallusky, UW-River Falls art professor

UWRF College of Arts and Sciences honors faculty excellence with annual awards

RIVER FALLS – The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls has announced recipients of this year’s faculty awards recognizing excellence in research, … more

9/11/24

Members of First National Bank of River Falls and UW-River Falls officials celebrate a $110,000 donation from the bank to the university’s Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech), pictured in the background. SciTech has been under construction for the past year and is scheduled to open in January 2026.

First National Bank of River Falls donates $110,000 to UWRF’s SciTech building

RIVER FALLS – For more than a century, First National Bank of River Falls has demonstrated its support for the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. The institution’s latest commitment … more

9/11/24

David Bell, River Falls School District superintendent

Hearing from three of Pierce County’s new leaders in education

As summer comes to an end and school is back in session, new teachers and administrators are kicking off their time in new positions. River Falls Superintendent David Bell, Ellsworth High School … more

By Andrew Harrington | 9/11/24

Natalie Beyerl, left, a junior at UW-River Falls, records data about the bottom of a section of the Kinnickinnic River provided to her by Cody Helriegel, a sophomore at UW-Eau Claire in River Falls near the Junction Falls Dam. Beyerl and Helriegel are among seven Universities of Wisconsin students who are part of the Dam, Analysis and Monitoring (DAM) Crew that is conducting research on the river in partnership with the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin.

Research in the river: UW-River Falls-led program provides valuable hands-on learning opportunities

RIVER FALLS – Standing nearly waist deep in water, Vincent Lamantia dipped measuring equipment under the surface of the Kinnickinnic River , then lifted it out and studied the amount of … more

9/4/24

College of Education, Business, and Allied Health (CEBAH) at UW-River Falls faculty members were recently recognized for outstanding contributions in the areas of research, service, teaching, and advising. From left: Dean Muhammad Chishty, Hiawatha Smith, Paul Shirilla, and Geoff Scheurman.

College of Education, Business and Allied Health at UWRF announces 2024-25 faculty excellence awards

RIVER FALLS – College of Education, Business, and Allied Health (CEBAH) at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls faculty members were recently recognized for outstanding contributions in the … more

9/4/24

Thirty new staff members join RFSD

The School District of River Falls has welcomed 30 new staff members to its ranks for the 2024-25 school year. Kylee Armbrust Position: Fifth grade teacher at Greenwood Elementary … more

9/4/24

Spring Valley Middle/High School is located at 1450 Ccunty Road CC, Spring Valley.

Spring Valley School Facilities Task Force forming

SPRING VALLEY – Over the past 12 months the School District of Spring Valley has been reviewing facility conditions and educational strategies. Due to fluctuations in needs, and improvements in … more

9/4/24

A timeline of the district’s referendum projects was presented to the board during the August meeting.

School board approves trio of collaborative agreements, hears project timeline

RIVER FALLS — The River Falls School Board approved cooperative agreements with the University of Wisconsin-River Falls for the university preschool program and Ellsworth and Prescott for … more

By Andrew Harrington | 8/28/24

Rep. Shannon Zimmerman presents UW-River Falls Chancellor Maria Gallo with a legislative citation recognizing the university’s 150-year anniversary during Monday’s Opening Meeting on campus that marks the beginning of the academic year. Gallo is retiring from her chancellor position.

Chancellor Maria Gallo thankful for her time leading UW-River Falls

RIVER FALLS – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls remains committed to providing students with a high-quality education, and the institution will continue to do so even as the … more

8/28/24

Prescott’s Lonetti graduates U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Isabella Angelina Lonetti of Prescott recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, NY. Lonetti earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission in the … more

8/28/24

CVTC of River Falls and TCLAD of Prescott have worked together to bring training including self-evaluations and project management to help TCLAD reach new heights.

CVTC collaborates with Prescott business to bring in training program

Chippewa Valley Technical College of River Falls and TCLAD Inc. of Prescott have developed a collaboration, with CVTC helping TCLAD enact a training program. Dan Lytle, the vice president of the … more

By Andrew Harrington | 8/28/24

Supt.'s column: A great start to the year

What an exciting time of year! The anticipation of a new school year, new learning opportunities, new friendships, and more provide the positive energy as we return to learn. Thanks to the Chamber of … more

By ECSD Supt. Brian Nadeau | 8/28/24

Heather Christenson, transportation director

Prescott welcomes new staff at luncheon

Prescott School District is “ready to thrive” in 2024-25 as a new school year begins with a few new faces (and one familiar one). Prescott Community Club welcomed teachers and staff to a … more

8/22/24

New Ellsworth Community School District staff had orientation Tuesday, Aug. 13.

Ellsworth welcomes new staff for 2024-25

Ellsworth Community School District is pleased to welcome the following new staff members to its team, led by new superintendent Brian Nadeau. Optional school interim days begin Tuesday, Aug. 27, … more

Pierce County Journal newsroom | 8/21/24

UW-River Falls adds online business administration major

RIVER FALLS – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls will offer a fully online business administration major beginning fall 2024. The College of Education, Business and Allied Health ‘s … more

8/14/24

Alan Symicek, UW-River Falls chief facilities officer, describes how construction is progressing on the university’s Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech) during a tour of the building Tuesday. Business and government leaders toured the three-story building, which is under construction and is scheduled to open in January 2026.

Vision for the future: UW-River Falls hosts tour of Science and Technology Innovation Center

RIVER FALLS – As she toured the partly-finished, much-anticipated Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech) at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Tuesday morning, Kristi Cernohous … more

8/9/24

Tutors Cathy Schnedler, Dave Schnedler and Savannah Williams with internal coach Heidi Usgaard.

RF focuses on reading improvement through tutoring

RIVER FALLS — Teaching children key skills at an early age can be one of the most valuable achievements for anyone, and the opportunity is present in River Falls. AmeriCorps, who leads the … more

By Andrew Harrington | 8/9/24

Chancellor Maria Gallo announces retirement

RIVER FALLS - After numerous accomplishments, University of Wisconsin-River Falls Chancellor Maria Gallo has announced her retirement. Gallo, the 20th chancellor of UWRF, began her … more

By Julian Emerson | 8/9/24

UW-River Falls students, from left, Rafael Larosiliere, Anna Lokken, Kate Petersen, Yihong Deng, and Ashley Gruman took first place in a national contest last summer by developing RootCurd, a dairy-based product aimed at helping ease people’s anxiety. On Thursday, the students and Grace Lewis, assistant professor of animal and food science, were recognized for their efforts with the Carl E. Gulbrandson Innovator of the Year Award granted by WiSys.

UWRF faculty member, students lauded for research efforts

RIVER FALLS – A University of Wisconsin-River Falls faculty member and five of her students are being recognized for their creative, award-winning research that has led to a pending patent for … more

8/2/24