At the age of 18, Celeste Sangster has her sights set on making a positive impact in the lives of as many people as possible. A Michigan native, Sangster grew up just minutes away from the University of Michigan. She … 
Sangster on the path to changing lives
At the age of 18, Celeste Sangster has her sights set on making a positive impact in the lives of as many people as possible. A Michigan native, Sangster grew up just minutes away from the University of Michigan. She … Alumni Spotlight: Tory Wetter
After graduating from Benton High School in 2008, Tory Wetter began chasing his dream of becoming a doctor. He attended Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin for a year and then transferred to UW-Platteville in Platteville, Wisconsin to finish his … Accounting program ranked top 5 nationally
Best Value Schools has named Southwest Wisconsin Technical College fifth in its national ranking of top Associate in Accounting Degree Programs of 2021. “Our Accounting program continuously graduates students who are highly proficient in their skills and ready for the … Campus takes on new look
It has been an eventful couple of years on campus. Investments have been made to improve the student experience. Take a look at what will be new when students return for the fall semester on Monday, Aug. 16, and see … Lancaster Community Fund supports COVID related emergencies for Southwest Tech students
The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation was awarded a $1,000 grant from the Community Fund of Southern Wisconsin, made possible by the Charles “Sonny” Tiedemann Charitable Fund of the Lancaster Community Fund. The award of $1,000 was directed towards the …Lancaster Community Fund supports COVID related emergencies for Southwest Tech students Read More »
Southwest Tech adds Data Analytics program
A new 100-percent online associate degree program will debut at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College this fall. Data Analytics will be offered in an asynchronous format, with students being able to log-in on their schedule. Courses start every eight weeks, beginning … Stalsberg joins WAAE Board of Directors
Kory Stalsberg, Farm Business and Production Management program instructor at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, was recently selected to the Wisconsin Association of Agriculture Educators (WAAE) Board of Directors. He will begin his fifth year at Southwest Tech this fall. Prior … Business Management program ranked #1 in the country
The most recent ranking published by BestValueSchools.org has placed Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s Business Management program number one in the country. According to its ranking, Southwest Tech’s program, “is perfect for students who like managing an operation, enjoy working with …Business Management program ranked #1 in the country Read More »
Southwest Tech Launches Esports Club
Students at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College now have the opportunity to participate in a new club sport on campus. Led by Kelsey Pagel, an IT Network Specialist student, the college is now part of the National Junior College Athletic Association … Cooley earns CNA degree to assist students
When Megan Cooley graduated from Platteville High School and was entering college she was torn between a career in education or a career in nursing. She chose the education path, until now, when she decided to expand her horizons. A … Female welding graduate shares Southwest Tech experience
Taking the traditional route through life has never been the norm for Mandy Jo Ames, a 2020 graduate of Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s evening Welding program. Ames had been considering a career in welding for a number of years and, …Female welding graduate shares Southwest Tech experience Read More »
Chicker leaves positive legacy on area law enforcement
For Craig Chicker, serving his community has always been at the top of his list. He has served as an adjunct instructor in the Criminal Justice program since 1987 at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, along with serving on the Richland …Chicker leaves positive legacy on area law enforcement Read More »
Graduation CARCade (Video)
Congratulations graduates! We celebrated our Spring 2021 graduates with a special Graduation CARCade across campus on Saturday, May 22. Enjoy these highlights and all the smiles! We are #SWTCProud of you! Congratulations Graduates! (Video)
Congratulations Class of 2021! We are #SWTCProud of you! www.swtc.edu/graduation Proceeds from Esser’s book to fund nursing scholarships
Fennimore, Wis – Longtime Southwest Wisconsin Technical College math instructor Pete Esser has recently released a new textbook for nursing students. The book titled, Dimensional Analysis in Nursing, provides students with the skills needed to accurately perform drug calculations. The …Proceeds from Esser’s book to fund nursing scholarships Read More »
Masters selected as state student ambassador
(Video courtesy Wisconsin Technical College System) Hannah Masters, a Criminal Justice Studies program student from Kendall, Wisconsin, has been selected as the state student ambassador from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Each of Wisconsin’s 16 technical colleges selects one student every … Masters uses emergency training in life-threatening situation
When faced with a life-threatening situation, people have varying reactions. For Hannah Masters, a Criminal Justice student and employee with the Campus Security Program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, she was faced with such a scenario recently. A Kendall, Wisconsin …Masters uses emergency training in life-threatening situation Read More »
Proud Alumna Shares Her Unique Path to Southwest Tech
Angelica Lippert, a 2015 Business Administration graduate and a native of Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico, has a unique path to Southwest Tech. Lippert’s family is from the northern part of Mexico. Her grandfather was the first member of her family to …Proud Alumna Shares Her Unique Path to Southwest Tech Read More »
Lau serving her community following tragedy
For Katie Lau, being an EMT wasn’t always the plan. Having committed to serving her community in 2017 as an Emergency Medical Responder on the Cassville Rescue Squad, Lau has continued to take courses at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College to … Rodney Marx, 2017 alumnus and Finley Hospital Lab Supervisor
We are celebrating our Medical Laboratory Technicians this week by highlighting our graduates who play a key role in the healthcare system. Rodney Marx is a 2017 MLT graduate and is employed at UnityPoint Health – Finley in Dubuque, IA …Rodney Marx, 2017 alumnus and Finley Hospital Lab Supervisor Read More »