Students in the Medical Coding and Health Information Technology (HIT) programs at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College are excelling. The Medical Coding Specialist program is offered for one year and graduates earn a technical diploma. The HIT program traditionally follows the … 
Medical Coding and HIT graduates acing exams
Students in the Medical Coding and Health Information Technology (HIT) programs at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College are excelling. The Medical Coding Specialist program is offered for one year and graduates earn a technical diploma. The HIT program traditionally follows the … Hill finds success with University Transfer program
Matthew Hill, Montfort, took advantage of the University Transfer Liberal Arts (UTLA) Associate’s Degree program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College and he is now just one semester away from earning a Master’s degree. Hill graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in …Hill finds success with University Transfer program Read More »
Andersen Corporate Foundation supports Sponsor-A-Scholar Program
The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation has received a generous $10,000 gift from the Andersen Corporate Foundation to benefit its Sponsor-A-Scholar Program (SASP), aimed at supporting motivated students pursuing skilled careers. “We are thrilled to partner with the Andersen Corporate …Andersen Corporate Foundation supports Sponsor-A-Scholar Program Read More »
Vosberg brews up new coffee business in Kieler
Sitting in the shadow of a Southwest Wisconsin Technical College billboard along U.S. Highway 151 in Kieler, Wisconsin, is FarmGirl Coffee Shoppe LLC. The newly-opened portable business is operated by Tabitha Vosberg, a recent Southwest Tech graduate. She earned an … Jail Officer Academy a good fit for UW-Platteville students
Learning never stops. That is true for Raymond Austin and Zach Kostka, students at UW-Platteville, who are currently engrossed in the Wisconsin Jail Officer Academy at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. The training is 200 hours and successful completion can lead …Jail Officer Academy a good fit for UW-Platteville students Read More »
Southwest Tech again a finalist for Aspen Prize
The Aspen Institute named 10 finalists for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, including Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, Wisconsin. The $1 million award is the nation’s signature recognition of strong performance among community colleges. The institutions … Alexander honored with DAISY Award
Karissa Alexander, Readstown, Wisconsin, is the most recent recipient of the DAISY Award at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Alexander, an Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) graduate, received the award during the pinning ceremony on May 18 on campus. “I was very … First cohort of Surgical Technology students earn degrees
It was an extra special commencement ceremony last month for the Surgical Technology program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. The first cohort of students in this program, which started in the fall of 2022, walked across the stage to receive …First cohort of Surgical Technology students earn degrees Read More »
Solar array planned for Southwest Tech
A solar array and battery storage project is planned for the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College campus. It will be the first such project in the college’s history. A 300-kilowatt solar array, plus a 125-killowatt battery storage system will be installed … ‘Miss Emily’ marks 35 years at Southwest Tech
“Miss Emily” as she is affectionately called, has worked at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College for 35 years. College officials recognized Emily McBee’s milestone during a recent in-service. She currently serves as the Southwest Tech Child Care Center manager and is … Student success plans to be completed for every student
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College officials are ramping up efforts to make sure all students succeed. Earlier this year, the college expanded its student success plans, aimed at assisting every student with a personal success plan. To develop a student success …Student success plans to be completed for every student Read More »
Southwest Tech a semifinalist for 2025 Aspen Prize
Today, the Aspen Institute named Southwest Wisconsin Technical College as a semifinalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The $1 million award is the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among community colleges. The institutions …Southwest Tech a semifinalist for 2025 Aspen Prize Read More »
IT program shifts to enhance cybersecurity
The first cohort in the IT-Cybersecurity and Network Administration program began in Fall 2023 and will graduate in May 2025. At the conclusion of the Spring 2024 semester, these students will have earned their IT-Network Systems Technician Technical Diploma. That … Southwest Tech Commencement planned for May 18
Spring Commencement at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is set for Saturday, May 18. This year’s commencement will include three ceremonies. The day will begin at 8 a.m. with the Nursing-Associate Degree Pinning and Commencement. Subsequent ceremonies will be held at … PAS students shine at state and national conferences
Student members of the Southwest Tech PAS Club fared well at the state and national conferences, recently. The state conference was held in February and the national conference was held in Springfield, Illinois in March. Agriculture program. State: Individual Event …PAS students shine at state and national conferences Read More »
Foy makes Southwest Tech latest stop on Tour of Excellence
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College hosted a special visitor on April 4. Dr. Morna K. Foy, president of the Wisconsin Technical College System, spent the day on campus as part of her Tour of Excellence. The tour includes visits to all …Foy makes Southwest Tech latest stop on Tour of Excellence Read More »
McGuire leading new Radiography program
Rachel McGuire is leading the new Radiography program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. The new program will begin this fall, and initial interest has been extremely positive. “I think it’s really exciting,” said McGuire. “I love the field, and there … Smith makes mark as youngest golf course superintendent
The youngest golf course superintendent in the history of the Chicago Golf Club is a Southwest Wisconsin Technical College alumnus. Craig Smith, 30, from Richland Center, Wisconsin, was hired at the prestigious golf course when he was 26 years old. …Smith makes mark as youngest golf course superintendent Read More »
3M invests $7,500 in scholarships for Electro-Mechanical Technology program
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is the recipient of a $7,500 grant from 3M. The 3M Manufacturing and Academic Partnerships (MAP) program is a vital initiative designed to address the growing challenge in the United States of a shortage of skilled …3M invests $7,500 in scholarships for Electro-Mechanical Technology program Read More »
Collaboration leads to waste audit
A partnership between Southwest Tech and UW-Platteville has resulted in a unique opportunity. Senior design students in UW-Platteville’s Sustainable and Renewable Energy Systems program are collaborating with a student in Southwest Tech’s Sustainable Energy Management program to help improve sustainability …