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UWRF faculty selected for Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars Program
Two University of Wisconsin-River Falls faculty have been selected as 2026-2027 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars (WTFS), a recognition of their teaching excellence and their desire to focus on new, innovative approaches to educate students. Rhonda Petree, a lecturer of English and teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), and Gregory Ruegsegger, an associate professor of health and human performance, were chosen for the honor by the Universities of Wisconsin. They are among 23
UW-River Falls alum Nicholas Mohrhauser awarded Janty Scholarship
The Wisconsin Mathematics Council, the Wisconsin Mathematics Education Foundation and the Madison Community Foundation announced that Nicholas Mohrhauser has been awarded the 2026 John Janty Memorial Scholarship. Mohrhauser, of Hammond, received the third annual John Janty Memorial Scholarship on May 6 at the Wisconsin Mathematics Council Celebration Banquet in Green Lake. He is a graduate of St. Croix Central High School and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls May 9 with a Bachelor
UW-River Falls names Jeff Lamie Assistant Chancellor for University Advancement
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has named Jeff Lamie Assistant Chancellor for University Advancement. Lamie will begin the position July 1. Lamie is a foundation executive with more than 20 years of experience leading philanthropy, foundation operations and strategic growth for healthcare and academic institutions. He has most recently served as a consultant, advising international universities and nonprofit organizations on philanthropic infrastructure, campaign strategy and cross-border
Falcon Futures: Student Gabby Huitema one of three Alice in Dairyland finalists with UW-River Falls ties
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls will be well represented when Wisconsin’s next Alice in Dairyland finals are held May 14-16 in Marathon County. Half of this year’s finalists are current or past students. Gabby Huitema, a senior from Markesan majoring in animal science with a meat animal emphasis, will join UWRF alums Michelle Stangler and Jessica Moor along with three other finalists as they vie to become the 79th Alice to represent Wisconsin’s agriculture industry on behalf of the Department
Financial Planning and Profit Strategies for Beauty Salon Owners
Beauty salons operate in a unique financial environment. A beauty salon handles high labor costs, fluctuating product expenses, retail inventory, and appointment-based revenue that can vary week to week. Without disciplined financial management, even a busy salon can struggle with profitability.Key Takeaways For Salon Owners Track cash flow weekly to avoid seasonal revenue dips. Separate service revenue from retail sales to measure true profitability. Control inventory shrinkage and over-ordering
