The Fall 2025 Commencement at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College will be held Friday, Dec. 12. There will be ceremonies at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the campus auditorium. This semester, 111 students are eligible for graduation, while 83 students … 
Fall Commencement planned for Dec. 12
The Fall 2025 Commencement at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College will be held Friday, Dec. 12. There will be ceremonies at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the campus auditorium. This semester, 111 students are eligible for graduation, while 83 students … Presidential search launched with strong collaboration
The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College District Board has officially launched the search for the college’s next president, marking one of the board’s most significant responsibilities. The process formally began Oct. 28, following weeks of groundwork that included organizational meetings, stakeholder …Presidential search launched with strong collaboration Read More »
Men’s golf team wins season finale
The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College men’s golf team is swinging high after capturing first place in the season finale, capping off a strong fall campaign that sets the stage for regional and national competition in 2026. Led by Head Coach … Farris builds career in autism support
When Shanan Krystee Farris enrolled in Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s Early Childhood Education program, she was a single mother looking for a stable future for her family. What she found was a calling. Originally from Houston, Texas, Farris moved to … From cancer survivor to college graduate
After battling stage three testicular cancer and rebuilding his life from the ground up, Chris Stamness is closing another major chapter—earning his college degree. The 45-year-old Spring Green, Wisconsin, resident will graduate this December from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s online … Dual enrollment participation continues to climb
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 »
Platteville principal traces roots to Southwest Tech
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 »
Building Trades – Carpentry students back at it with duplex build
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 »
Gluten-free menu added to cafe options
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 … Holum’s memory lives on through scholarship
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 Tech launches indoor farming partnerships
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 »
Community celebration planned to honor national recognition
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 »
New grant to help fund tuition for healthcare students
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 »
Geffrard pursuing his dream at Southwest Tech
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 … Horton selected for DAISY Award
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. … Aspen Prize ignites endowment growth
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 … CDL training offered on campus
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 … 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 …Lawmakers honor Southwest Tech as nation’s top community college Read More »
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 … 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 …United Fund of Iowa County awards $5,000 to Southwest Tech Foundation Read More »