Leaders from throughout the area will be at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College on Friday, Oct. 22 for the 16th annual Southwest Wisconsin Business and Education Summit. The event, sponsored by Southwest Tech, CESA #3 and Prosperity Southwest, will allow for …Business and education leaders to meet at Southwest Tech Read More »
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 … 
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is very proud to celebrate Medical Laboratory Professionals Week by highlighting our graduates who have taken the skills and knowledge they gained through their education and have put it to work in the field. Samantha (Goodman) …Samantha Brooks, 2014 alumna and Grant Regional Health Lab Manager Read More »
Three Southwest Wisconsin Technical College employees were recognized with awards at the Southwest Tech All-Staff Spring In-Service on Thursday, April 1. Employees were recognized with the Wood Family Excellence award and the Nicholas’ Servant Leadership award. Southwest Tech President Jason … 
Six Southwest Wisconsin Technical College employees were recognized at the Southwest Tech All-Staff Spring In-Service on Thursday, April 1 with the Innovation of the Year award. The Innovation of the Year award was established by Joan Senn, retired vice president …Southwest Tech employees recognized for innovation Read More »
The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College spring graduation celebration will look a bit different this year, given the persistence of COVID-19 since 2020. Progress has been made, however, an in-person, traditional ceremony will not be held this spring. Instead, the Southwest … 
In recognition of National FFA Week, chapter members from high schools in the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College district, will be receiving gifts. Emmi Roth Cheese, in Platteville, Wisconsin, is donating more than 1,000 units of Roth snack cheese, while Organic …National FFA Week celebrated with local donations Read More »
The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation was awarded a $1,000 grant in June 2020 from the Platteville Community Fund, specifically the Elinore Loveland Trust, to be used to support the Charger Dream fund. The Charger Dream Fund assists students through …Platteville Community Fund supports Southwest Tech students Read More »
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College has learned that it will be one of 30 post-secondary colleges to receive funding from Compeer Financial, a Farm Credit cooperative based in the Upper Midwest. Compeer Financial has committed $1.9 million in grants and scholarships …Compeer Financial commits $1.9 million to developing agriculture’s workforce Read More »
Denise Janssen recently established the Brian T. Janssen Memorial Scholarship as a way to celebrate her late husband Brian’s life while helping students find their passion. Brian graduated from Lancaster High School in 1993 and furthered his education at UW-Stout. …Janssen’s passion recognized with endowed scholarship for Southwest Tech students Read More »
Boscobel High School (BHS) graduates and now Wauzeka-Steuben High School graduates can receive up to $3,000 towards an education at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. In 2018, with a $600,000 donation, Patrick Thiele, a 1968 Boscobel High School graduate, created the …Thiele Scholarship expands to Wauzeka-Steuben graduates Read More »
Shanda Trumm graduated from the Supply Chain Management program in May 2020 after five years of hard work, dedication and the motivation to advance in her career. Trumm lives in Lancaster and is currently employed at Saputo. She noticed the …Supply Chain Management degree points graduate in a new direction Read More »
Kasey Winters has built an impressive resume that now proudly includes Southwest Wisconsin Technical College alumna. This 2020 Southwest Tech graduate of the Health Information Technology Associate degree program works full-time as a systems analyst for the largest medical insurance …Winters succeeds in Health Information Technology program Read More »
The Southwest Tech Foundation received a generous $5,000 donation from Community First Bank through their partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago’s Targeted Impact Fund to support relief efforts for populations hit hardest by COVID-19 as well as …Southwest Tech receives $5,000 donation from Community First Bank Read More »