Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is seeing record growth in dual enrollment programs, giving high school students the chance to earn college credit before graduation. Dual enrollment allows students to take college-level courses that count toward both high school and college …Dual enrollment participation continues to climb Read More »
When Laura Rhode walked into her first evening class at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in 1991, she had no idea that decades later she would be leading the Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center in Platteville as principal. Rhode, who grew …Platteville principal traces roots to Southwest Tech Read More »
Students in the Building Trades–Carpentry program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College are rolling up their sleeves once again, constructing a new duplex on campus that will serve as both housing and a learning laboratory. According to instructor Andy Reynolds, the …Building Trades – Carpentry students back at it with duplex build Read More »
Starting this week, students, staff, and visitors at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College have new reasons to stop by the Chargers Café. The college is launching a gluten-free menu designed to better serve the diverse dietary needs of its community. Gluten … 
Gunnar Holum’s memory lives on, six years after his untimely death. A scholarship in his memory was created to help benefit a Dodgeville High School graduate. He graduated from high school in Dodgeville in May 2019, and from the welding … 
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is sowing the seeds of innovation by launching a new initiative that places hydroponic indoor farms in 22 K–12 school districts across its five-county region. The project, made possible through a generous grant from Cummins, a …Southwest Tech launches indoor farming partnerships Read More »
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is inviting the public to a celebration honoring the college’s recent distinction as the #1 two-year college in the nation. Southwest Tech was named the winner of the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the …Community celebration planned to honor national recognition Read More »
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College has received a $68,652 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to help drive enrollment in in-demand healthcare professions across Southwest Wisconsin. Funding will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, in order of course …New grant to help fund tuition for healthcare students Read More »
He is nearly 2,000 miles from home, but Kervens Geffrard, 35, Platteville, is on a journey to accomplish his dream of becoming an electromechanical technician. Geffrard, a native of Haiti, is enrolled in the Electromechanical Technology program at Southwest Wisconsin … 
Bridget Horton is the most recent recipient of the DAISY Award at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. She graduated from the Nursing program in May and has accepted a position at UnityPoint Finley in Dubuque, Iowa, working in the birthing suites. … 
The recent Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence awarded to Southwest Wisconsin Technical College comes with a $700,000 gift. The money is being earmarked for the college’s Student Success Plan Endowment, operated by the Southwest Tech Foundation. Interest generated from … 
For the first time, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is offering CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) training. The session began June 2 with a CDL Prep Course. The students transitioned to hands-on training from June 23-27 and will then take the CDL … 
On June 18, the Wisconsin State Senate officially recognized Southwest Wisconsin Technical College as the #1 community college in the nation, celebrating the college’s selection as the 2025 winner of the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Led by State …Lawmakers honor Southwest Tech as nation’s top community college Read More »
The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Golf Team finished ninth out of 16 teams at the recent NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) national competition. The tournament was held June 3-6 at the Chautauqua Golf Club in New York. The team … 
The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation has been awarded a generous $5,000 grant from the United Fund of Iowa County. These funds will directly support wraparound student success services for Iowa County students, helping to reduce barriers and empower students …United Fund of Iowa County awards $5,000 to Southwest Tech Foundation Read More »
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is partnering with Premier Co-op on the management of its new crop ground. The 80 acres is part of the college’s Agricultural Demonstration Lab, and is located at the corner of Highway 18 and County Road …College partners with Premier Co-op on management of new crop ground Read More »
The top scores in this year’s Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest have been tallied and a Southwest Wisconsin Technical College team came out on top. There were 7,494 entries, including 45 college teams, in a variety of categories. Southwest Tech …Team takes top prize in Hoard’s Dairyman contest Read More »
It was another successful season for the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Clay Target Team. The team recently completed the spring season in the Large Team division of the USA Clay Target League, taking first place. There are 48 colleges included … 
Agriculture, specifically the newer Artisanal Modern Meat Butchery program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, was on display recently for a special visitor. Randy Romanski, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), was on campus May … 
Students in the Building-Trades Carpentry program wrapped up construction of the newest student housing duplex on campus ahead of schedule. An open house was held May 7 to celebrate the completion of the project. “It went really good,” said Andy …Students complete duplex construction on campus (with video) Read More »