From 1874 to today, the University of Wisconsin-River Falls has believed in the power of opportunity and so have our students. We are proud to serve our Falcons at every stage of their academic journey and work with community partners to create positive change locally, regionally and globally.

We’re spending the year celebrating our rich history while also looking ahead to the next 150 years and beyond! Explore our sesquicentennial booklet to learn more about our history and check back often for updates on events and activities planned to mark UWRF’s Sesquicentennial. 

Celebrate With Us!

Join your fellow Falcons as we celebrate 150 years! Check back as events will be added throughout the year. 

Recognition

On Aug. 9, 2024, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers issued a Certification of Commendation honoring our 150th Anniversary. 

View the official Certificate of Commendation from Gov. Evers.

"As a key economic driver in the St. Croix Valley, UW-River Falls has come a long way in 150 years since its founding as a normal school, and its importance in Wisconsin's education ecosystem has only grown." - Jay Rothman, Universities of Wisconsin

Read President Rothman's full statement celebrating our 150th anniversary.

On Aug. 23, 2024, State Representative Shannon Zimmerman and presented UWRF with a Citation from the State Assembly in honor of our 150th year.

View the official Citation by the State Assembly.

Toolkit

We've created a toolkit for employees to utilize featuring our sesquicentennial logo. Feel free to join the celebratory atmosphere and download the provided templates and logos!