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 »
Individuals looking to move into an education career are encouraged to apply for the Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (T.E.A.C.H.) scholarship. Faculty at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College want to boost awareness and increase the number of students who take advantage …T.E.A.C.H scholarship offers major benefits to education students (with video) Read More »
Josie Eastman, 18, Prairie du Chien, is well on her way to a career in healthcare, thanks to Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s dual credit and CollEDGE Up programs. She graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in May and throughout …Eastman takes advantage of dual credit courses in high school Read More »
On April 27, the Aspen Institute announced the winners and finalists of the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier award for two-year colleges. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College was recognized as a finalist, applauded for its outstanding …Southwest Tech recognized as 2023 Aspen Prize finalist Read More »
The Agriculture and Rural Initiative, Compeer Financial’s donor advised fund, has granted $600,000 to community and technical colleges across the cooperative’s 144-county territory, including $50,000 to Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. In 2021, Compeer committed $1.9 million in grants and scholarships …Compeer Financial awards $50,000 grant to Southwest Tech Read More »
For the first time since its creation, the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s Real Estate Foundation (REF) is able to gift funds to the college’s foundation to support students. The REF was established in 2015. At the conclusion of the fiscal … 
High school students in Richland Center and Platteville have a prime opportunity to earn a technical diploma alongside their high school diploma. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College offers a Laboratory Science Technician program at each of those high schools, which is …Lab Science Technician program a benefit to high school students Read More »
(Note: This article is featured in the recent issue of the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Annual Report.) Making a donation is a very personal decision and one that can impact many lives for years. At Southwest Tech, there are a … 
(Note: This article is currently featured in the Southwest Tech Annual Report.) For William “Bill” Huff, the idea of paying it forward means helping those better themselves through education. He recently gifted Southwest Wisconsin Technical College nearly $300,000 to start … 
Fennimore, Wis – Thanks to a generous $100,000 donation from an anonymous benefactor, all eligible students who completed a Southwest Wisconsin Technical College scholarship application prior to the March 31 deadline will receive a scholarship for the 2022-23 academic year. … 
The life of a high school senior is usually filled with academics, extra-curricular activities and hanging out with friends. That, and much more, applies to Abby Niederklopfer, a senior at Riverdale High School in Muscoda, Wisconsin. She recently completed …Riverdale senior completes EMT training through Southwest Tech Read More »
Today the Aspen Institute announced 25 semifinalists for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, adding a milestone in the award selection process. The $1 million Aspen Prize is the nation’s signature recognition of community colleges that are achieving high, …Southwest Tech a semifinalist for 2023 Aspen Prize Read More »
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) was on the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College campus today. The senator met with college administration, instructors, students and staff, learning about various programs and initiatives, including Charger Tech 360; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Universal Design; … 
Women’s History Month Each year, March is recognized as Women’s History Month. This year’s theme is “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Health,” which recognizes the many ways in which women have provided healing and hope to humanity for countless generations. … 
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College alumnus, Daryl Tresner, was on campus recently to meet the two recipients of the scholarship he established with the Southwest Tech Foundation. Tresner grew up in Mifflin, Wisconsin and graduated from Iowa-Grant High School. He’s a …Tresner endows Southwest Tech scholarship for area students Read More »
Women’s History Month Each year, March is recognized as Women’s History Month. This year’s theme is “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Health,” which recognizes the many ways in which women have provided healing and hope to humanity for countless generations. … 
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 Supply Chain Management (Logistics) program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is ranked #1 in the nation by BestColleges.com. The program is offered 100-percent online and 8-week courses begin every four weeks, which allows for flexibility for working adults to …Supply Chain Management program best in the nation Read More »
The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation was awarded a $1,000 grant in June 2020 from the Lancaster Community Fund, to be used to support the Charger Dream Fund. The Charger Dream Fund assists students through financial emergencies by awarding one-time …Lancaster Community Fund supports Southwest Tech students Read More »
According to the ranking by BestColleges.com, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is number one in the nation on the list of “2020 Best Accredited Online Associate Programs in Medical Billing and Coding.” The announcement indicated that, “In 2018, billing and coding …Medical Coding Specialist program #1 in the nation Read More »