Lawmakers honor Southwest Tech as nation’s top community college

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 …

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Golf team cracks top 10 at national tournament

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 …

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United Fund of Iowa County awards $5,000 to Southwest Tech Foundation

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 …

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College partners with Premier Co-op on management of new crop ground

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 …

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Team takes top prize in Hoard’s Dairyman contest

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 …

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Clay target team wins spring conference season

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 …

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Secretary Romanski tours agriculture areas

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 …

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Students complete duplex construction on campus (with video)

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 …

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Graphic and Web Design students shine at Portfolio Show (with video)

Graphic and Web Design students at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College displayed their work during the annual portfolio show recently. The event was the culmination of the second-year students’ work since they arrived on campus. The students work on setting up …

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Chargers win regional golf title, headed to nationals

The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College men’s golf team is finishing the season strong. The team competed in the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) regional competition, taking first place. The tournament was held April 27-29 at the Jewel Golf Club …

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New transfer pathway forged with UW-Platteville

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville and Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (SWTC) announces a new transfer pathway to help regional students continue their business education. This collaboration addresses the growing demand for skilled business professionals in the region by providing a clear …

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Ribbon cut for new solar array on campus

Fennimore, Wis – A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held April 24 to mark the successful completion of a solar array and battery storage project at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. This marks the first such project in the college’s history and represents …

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Plans finalized for Spring Commencement

The 2025 Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Spring Commencement will be held Saturday, May 17. There will be three ceremonies this year, divided by programs. The first ceremony will be held at 9 a.m., followed by the second ceremony at 11 …

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Southwest Tech named nation’s best community college

Today, the Aspen Institute announced that Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, one of 16 colleges in the Wisconsin Technical College System, is the winner of the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition for high achievement and …

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Business Management program near top of national ranking

For the second consecutive year, the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Business Management program is listed near the top of a national survey. Best Value Schools has ranked the college’s program as the second-best in the country. The program provides students …

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Newton selected as Daisy Award recipient

Shawna Newton was honored with the prestigious Daisy Award at the conclusion of the fall semester at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Newton, a 2020 graduate of Boscobel High School, graduated from the Associate Degree – Nursing (ADN) program at Southwest …

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Governor Evers tours Child Care Center

Governor Evers speaks to two woman at Child Care Center. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers visited Southwest Wisconsin Technical College earlier today, touring the college’s Child Care Center. The governor’s appearance was an effort to highlight the importance of making childcare accessible and affordable, in order to support and bolster the …

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Patel selected as State Student Ambassador

Kajal Patel, a Graphic and Web Design student, has been selected as the newest state student ambassador at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Her term begins in April when she will attend the State Student Ambassador Banquet in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. …

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Students advance to PAS National Conference

The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College PAS (Professional Agricultural Student) Club competed at the State PAS Competition Feb. 10-11 in the Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. During the two-day event, 35 students participated in various competitions, with 31 students qualifying to compete at …

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Students compete at Midwest Regional Dairy Challenge

The 2025 Midwest Regional Dairy Challenge, hosted by South Dakota State University concluded Feb. 14 in Brookings, South Dakota. The event saw significant participation with 110 students from 13 colleges and universities, along with coaches and volunteers, for an immersive …

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