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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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Friends completing Supply Chain program together

The idea of returning to school while already in a stable job can be a daunting proposition for some. For two friends in Louisiana, they took the plunge together. Desha Burns, 40, and Kim Salinas, 47, are enrolled in Southwest …

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Free Small Business Clinic to be hosted on campus

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Eau Claire and the Southwest Wisconsin SBDC will host a Small Business Clinic, free to all participants on March 4, at Southwest Tech, 1800 Bronson Boulevard, in Fennimore, Wisconsin.  The event begins at …

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Kennedy’s passion for student success leads to PGA award

Scott Kennedy, Golf Course Management instructor at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, was recently selected for an award from the Wisconsin Section of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America (WPGA). Kennedy, an East Dubuque, Illinois native, was recognized with the PGA …

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Volunteer mentors guide success of Outdoor Skills Day

The Grant County Outdoor Sports Alliance, along with Southwest Tech, held its 9th annual Outdoor Skills Day at Southwest Tech on Feb. 3. More than 400 people attended this event. Skill stations included spin and fly casting, fly-tying, taxidermy, astronomy, woodlands …

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Students gain experience at Iowa County Sheriff’s Office

Campus background with law enforcement logo In December, the first three Southwest Wisconsin Technical College students to participate in the new Law Enforcement Mentorship Program were recognized at the Iowa County Public Safety meeting. Iowa County Sheriff, Michael Peterson invited the participants to the meeting not …

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Alliant Energy grant to support Katie’s Cupboard

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College has received a $2,000 grant from the Alliant Energy Foundation. The funds will be used to support Katie’s Cupboard, the on-campus food pantry for students in need. “Katie’s Cupboard is a symbol of resilience and community …

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Golf team shines during fall season

The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Golf Team had a successful fall campaign. The team tallied the lowest score at the first tournament of the year, and finished second at the regional championship. The team is a member of the National …

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Clay target team wins conference titles

The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Clay Target Team continued its winning tradition during the fall seasons. The 23-member team competes in the USA College Clay Target League, as well as the Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC). Both leagues included five …

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Esports team completes busy fall season

It was a busy fall season for the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College esports team. The season, which ran from August through December, included competition for 15 members on nine teams. The season also saw the addition of the new esports …

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Partnership results in engine donations to Ag Power program

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s Agricultural Power and Equipment Technician program received two significant donations earlier this year. Thanks to Deere & Company, in collaboration with Hillsboro Equipment, Inc, students will have the opportunity to hone their skills on two brand …

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