(Note: This article is featured in the recent issue of the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Annual Report.) Making a donation is a very personal decision and one that can impact many lives for years. At Southwest Tech, there are a … 
Kopps see value in planned giving
(Note: This article is featured in the recent issue of the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Annual Report.) Making a donation is a very personal decision and one that can impact many lives for years. At Southwest Tech, there are a … Huff leaves legacy with major gift
(Note: This article is currently featured in the Southwest Tech Annual Report.) For William “Bill” Huff, the idea of paying it forward means helping those better themselves through education. He recently gifted Southwest Wisconsin Technical College nearly $300,000 to start … Students to benefit from $100K anonymous gift
Fennimore, Wis – Thanks to a generous $100,000 donation from an anonymous benefactor, all eligible students who completed a Southwest Wisconsin Technical College scholarship application prior to the March 31 deadline will receive a scholarship for the 2022-23 academic year. … Southwest Tech a finalist for 2023 Aspen Prize
Today the Aspen Institute named Southwest Wisconsin Technical College one of the ten finalists for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence—the first time the college has been part of this prestigious group. Started in 2010, the $1 million … Alumni Spotlight: Reo & Sammi Bossert
Sammi and Reo Bossert, sisters from Mineral Point, Wisconsin, chased their dreams of becoming medical laboratory technicians by attending Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s Medical Laboratory Technician program. Although they attended college four years apart, Reo graduating in Spring 2018 and … Livingston selected to build women’s golf program
Carly Livingston, from Minneapolis, Minnesota, is eager to get to work as the first head coach of the new women’s golf team at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. She was recently hired to expand the athletic offerings at the college. Southwest …Livingston selected to build women’s golf program Read More »
Students honored at Spring Graduation (photo galleries)
The weather was perfect for a weekend of celebrations, honoring the Spring 2022 graduating class. For the first time since 2019, graduation ceremonies were held primarily in person. On Friday, May 20 the Nursing Pinning and Graduation Ceremony was held …Students honored at Spring Graduation (photo galleries) Read More »
Trapshooting event draws large crowd in first year
By all accounts, the first-ever High School Invitational Trapshoot, hosted by Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, was a success. The event was held at the Muscoda Sportsman’s Club on May 7 and it drew 200 competitors from 23 K-12 schools in …Trapshooting event draws large crowd in first year Read More »
Riverdale senior completes EMT training through Southwest Tech
The life of a high school senior is usually filled with academics, extra-curricular activities and hanging out with friends. That, and much more, applies to Abby Niederklopfer, a senior at Riverdale High School in Muscoda, Wisconsin. She recently completed …Riverdale senior completes EMT training through Southwest Tech Read More »
Southwest Tech apprentices awarded Ascendium scholarships
Wisconsin has a longstanding tradition of apprenticeship, developing highly-skilled workers capable of meeting industry needs while also providing individuals with a lifetime skill and knowledge of a trade. Today’s industry demands these trained workers, especially as Wisconsin businesses face a …Southwest Tech apprentices awarded Ascendium scholarships Read More »
Breuer honored as Unsung Champion
Tonia Breuer, Medical Assistant (MA) instructor at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, was recognized with the Unsung Champion award by the Women’s Leadership Network of Dubuque. The award was presented to Breuer during the organization’s Women of Achievement event in Dubuque, … Southwest Tech a semifinalist for 2023 Aspen Prize
Today the Aspen Institute announced 25 semifinalists for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, adding a milestone in the award selection process. The $1 million Aspen Prize is the nation’s signature recognition of community colleges that are achieving high, …Southwest Tech a semifinalist for 2023 Aspen Prize Read More »
Spring commencement ceremonies planned
For the first time in three years the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Spring Commencement will be held in the Ag/Auto Center on campus. Due to precautions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2020, a special commencement video was produced and in … Alumni Spotlight: Grant Digman
Grant Digman graduated from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s IT – Network Specialist program in May 2020. Digman was first interested in IT (Information Technology) when he was in high school. He had learned of Southwest Tech’s dual credit programs which … Collaboration leads to expansion and training at EPD grounds
Students in the Electrical Power Distribution (EPD) program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, as well as lineworkers throughout the area, will benefit from increased training opportunities thanks to a collaboration with the Municipal Electrical Utilities of Wisconsin (MEUW). Randy Larson, …Collaboration leads to expansion and training at EPD grounds Read More »
Senator Baldwin visits Southwest Tech
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) was on the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College campus today. The senator met with college administration, instructors, students and staff, learning about various programs and initiatives, including Charger Tech 360; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Universal Design; … Women’s History Month profile | Maggie Basting
Women’s History Month Each year, March is recognized as Women’s History Month. This year’s theme is “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Health,” which recognizes the many ways in which women have provided healing and hope to humanity for countless generations. … Southwest Tech represented on Rural Justice Task Force
Holly Clendenen, chief student services officer at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, is one of 63 leaders selected for the new national Rural Justice Task Force. The task force, launched by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), aims to address critical issues …Southwest Tech represented on Rural Justice Task Force Read More »
Alliant Energy supports student breakfast program and scholarship fund
The Southwest Tech Foundation received a generous $12,000 donation from Alliant Energy in December of 2019 to kick-off a breakfast program for students in Southwest Tech’s Charge Forward program. The Charge Forward was new at that point and just getting …Alliant Energy supports student breakfast program and scholarship fund Read More »
Women’s History Month profile | Emily Dolphin
Women’s History Month Each year, March is recognized as Women’s History Month. This year’s theme is “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Health,” which recognizes the many ways in which women have provided healing and hope to humanity for countless generations. …