Joint Finance Committee backs University of Wisconsin-River Falls' SciTech

9 Jun 2021

News, pierce county

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls received vital support today for its proposed Science and Technology Innovation Center.

The Wisconsin Legislature Joint Committee on Finance voted Wednesday, June 9, 2021, to include a $111.73 million request toward the $116.73 million SciTech project in the state’s 2021-23 capital budget.

“The commitment will allow UWRF to move forward with plans to replace its terribly outdated science facilities and offer a unique university/business collaboration hub that will benefit our students and local employers alike,” Interim Chancellor Connie Foster said. “We will actively be exploring options regarding the additional $5 million in gifts and grants required for the project, having already benefited from a $1 million challenge gift from UWRF alumni entrepreneurs Jeff and Kristi Cernohous.”

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