U.S. Army Golden Knights impress in return to campus

The sun was shining brightly as hundreds of people gathered at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, Wisconsin on Tuesday, July 2. The crowd was there to see the featured attraction, the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team. It was …

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Southwest Tech celebrating Culinary Arts Month

From main courses to desserts to gourmet dining, professional cooks and chefs dedicate their careers to pleasing the palate. As a way to celebrate their contributions and passion, July is designated as National Culinary Arts Month. Southwest Tech offers a …

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Army’s Golden Knights returning to Southwest Tech

The United States Army Golden Knights Parachute Team will be jumping into Southwest Tech on Tuesday, July 2. The college is hosting the free event in celebration of the July 4 holiday and to honor military personnel; past and present. …

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Southwest Tech Foundation Recognizes Philanthropists, Alumni and Retirees

FENNIMORE – The Southwest Tech Foundation held its annual Donor Appreciation and Alumni and Retiree Awards program on May 17, in the Lenz Center on the Southwest Tech campus. The evening recognized and honored donors to the Southwest Tech Foundation …

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Graduation speakers selected

The student speakers have been selected for this year’s Spring 2019 Graduation ceremonies, which are scheduled for Saturday, May 18. The day will begin at 8 a.m. with the Pinning Ceremony and the Nursing Ceremony. Additional graduation ceremonies will follow …

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Your neighbor, our graduate: Bob Biba

Bob Biba, ’82, Auto Body Repair alumnus, said he was drawn to cars at an early age. He grew up on a dairy farm outside of Boscobel and was always good at fixing farm equipment.  “I’m a muscle head!” he …

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Hill recognized along with fellow college ambassadors

The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) recently recognized 16 technical college students as “WTCS Ambassadors” at a ceremony in Wisconsin Dells. After a full day of leadership training, the students will champion opportunities in technical education at events and in …

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Steffel Recognized as 2019 Innovation of the Year Award Recipient

The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation recognized 18 employees on Thursday, April 18 at the all-campus in-service on the Southwest Tech campus as nominees for the Innovation of the Year award.  Mike Steffel, Southwest Tech Web Analyst/Programmer was the 2019 …

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Three Southwest Tech employees receive Wood Family Employee Excellence Award

President Jason Wood and his wife Kathryn established the Wood Family Employee Excellence Award to recognize current faculty and staff for service to the college that goes above and beyond, while demonstrating the values of the college. A committee on …

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Thiele’s gift launches Southwest Tech Educational Pledge (STEP) Program in Boscobel

Boscobel – A gift from a 1968 graduate will relieve a significant amount of the financial burden for Boscobel High School students who want to attend Southwest Tech. A $600,000 gift from Patrick Thiele funded the Southwest Tech Educational Pledge …

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SWTC team earns prestigious DMI award for improved risk management system

Elkhart Lake, Wis. – A team of Southwest Wisconsin Technical College employees earned one of the top awards at the 2019 District Mutual Insurance (DMI) annual meeting. The team of Josh Bedward, Dave Friesen, John Troxel, and Brandon Wallin were …

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Southwest Tech Foundation awarded $3000 from the United Fund of Iowa County

Fennimore- The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation received a $3,000 award from the United Fund of Iowa County (UFIC) to support the Charger Dream Fund.  With this grant award, the UFIC has generously donated more than $10,000 to the Southwest …

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Southwest Tech students raise funds to support their peers

Fennimore- The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation partnered with students in the Psychology of Human Relations courses and the Graphic Innovations Group to host two fundraisers to promote student philanthropy on campus March 15-26.  In the Psychology of Human Relations …

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Southwest Tech alumna ascends to key healthcare role

Shannon Millin, chief clinical officer/advanced practice nurse prescriber for Southwest Health in Platteville, Wisconsin, mother of four and four-time alumna of Southwest Tech in Fennimore, Wisconsin, could be the definition of resilience. Meeting someone with the title of chief clinical …

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Alumna credits Southwest Tech for belief in paying it forward

Debbie Kent Johnson started school at Southwest Tech in 1981 when she was a 21-year-old, recently divorced, single mom. Johnson said it was her attorney that encouraged her to go back to school and even bought her books for the …

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Southwest Tech alum earns Customer Service Employee of Year Award at Wilderness Resort

Justin Johnson, a 2009 Golf Course Management alumnus and Customer Service Employee of the Year Award recipient by the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells, didn’t find Southwest Tech by accident. Justin, a native of Lake Mills, said the college he …

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Barry puts community and financial resiliency first

Former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan once said, “There is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women.” As prominent educational institutions in rural, southwest Wisconsin, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is collaborating with the University of Wisconsin-Platteville …

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The Path to Compounding Courage

Southwest Wisconsin often boasts about the natural beauty of the region, the immense amount of agriculture, the hard work ethic of the people, and the home of two prominent educational systems in Fennimore and Platteville. As partners in education, Southwest …

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Outdoor Skills Day provides opportunity for active learning

In collaboration with the Grant County Outdoor Sport Alliance, the Southwest Tech Blue Line Club, and the Outdoor Heritage Education Center, Southwest Tech will be hosting the 7th annual Outdoor Skills Day on Saturday, Feb. 2. The family-friendly event is …

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Lactalis selects West for Sponsor-A-Scholar program

Shane West, a current student at Southwest Tech, has recently accepted a position at Lactalis in Belmont as its first Sponsor-a-Scholar Program (SASP) student. West, a native of Mt. Hope, is currently enrolled in the Electro-Mechanical Technology program and will …

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