University of Wisconsin–River Falls
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The University of Wisconsin–River Falls (UW–River Falls or UWRF) is a public university in River Falls, Wisconsin. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System. The 226-acre (91 ha) campus is situated on the Kinnickinnic River in the St. Croix River Valley. The university has 32 major buildings and two laboratory farms, with a total of 440 acres (178 ha) of land.
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Former names | River Falls State Normal School (1874–1927) River Falls State Teachers College (1927–1951) Wisconsin State College–River Falls (1951–1964) Wisconsin State University-River Falls (1964–1971) |
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Motto | Global. Innovative. Excellent. |
Type | Public university |
Established | 1874; 150 years ago (1874) |
Parent institution | University of Wisconsin System |
Chancellor | Maria Gallo |
Students | 5,210 (2024)[1] |
Location | , , United States |
Colors | Red & White |
Nickname | Falcons |
Sporting affiliations | |
Mascot | Freddy Falcon |
Website | www |
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In 2013–2014, UWRF had an enrollment of 6,061 students in more than 40 undergraduate and graduate programs. UWRF is a member of the American Council of Education Internationalization Laboratory and provides several global studies and study abroad programs.[4] The university also hosts the St. Croix Institute for Sustainable Community Development.[5]