Week of the Young Child events to focus on youth literacy

Decorative Southwest Wisconsin Technical College will celebrate the Week of the Young Child, April 13-17, with a series of events focused on supporting young learners, their families and the educators who serve them. The week’s featured event will take place Thursday, …

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From Honduras to State Student Ambassador

Edwin leaning against a bookshelf in the library. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College student Edwin Garmendia has been selected as the college’s 2026 Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) State Student Ambassador, an honor that recognizes student leadership, academic achievement and commitment to community. Garmendia, a Business Management student from …

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Clay target team finishes strong with fourth-place finish at nationals

Group photo of Clay Target Team Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s Clay Target Team wrapped up a strong season this fall, earning a third-place conference finish and placing fourth at the USA College Clay Target League National Championship in Bunker Hill, Illinois. Competing in a league that …

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Fall Commencement planned for Dec. 12

Decorative 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 …

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Men’s golf team wins season finale

Group photo of the golf team, dressed on blue shirts. 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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Clay target team wins spring conference season

It was another successful season for the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Clay Target Team. The team recently completed the spring season in the Large Team division of the USA Clay Target League, taking first place. There are 48 colleges included …

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Chargers win regional golf title, headed to nationals

The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College men’s golf team is finishing the season strong. The team competed in the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) regional competition, taking first place. The tournament was held April 27-29 at the Jewel Golf Club …

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Newton selected as Daisy Award recipient

Shawna Newton was honored with the prestigious Daisy Award at the conclusion of the fall semester at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Newton, a 2020 graduate of Boscobel High School, graduated from the Associate Degree – Nursing (ADN) program at Southwest …

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Governor Evers tours Child Care Center

Governor Evers speaks to two woman at Child Care Center. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers visited Southwest Wisconsin Technical College earlier today, touring the college’s Child Care Center. The governor’s appearance was an effort to highlight the importance of making childcare accessible and affordable, in order to support and bolster the …

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Patel selected as State Student Ambassador

Kajal Patel, a Graphic and Web Design student, has been selected as the newest state student ambassador at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Her term begins in April when she will attend the State Student Ambassador Banquet in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. …

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Students advance to PAS National Conference

The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College PAS (Professional Agricultural Student) Club competed at the State PAS Competition Feb. 10-11 in the Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. During the two-day event, 35 students participated in various competitions, with 31 students qualifying to compete at …

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Students compete at Midwest Regional Dairy Challenge

The 2025 Midwest Regional Dairy Challenge, hosted by South Dakota State University concluded Feb. 14 in Brookings, South Dakota. The event saw significant participation with 110 students from 13 colleges and universities, along with coaches and volunteers, for an immersive …

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Scott serving as WTCS ambassador

Jordan Scott, a graduate of the IT-Network Specialist program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, is serving as a WTCS (Wisconsin Technical College System) ambassador. Scott, and one representative from each of Wisconsin’s technical colleges, participated, in a leadership development and …

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Clay target team finishes in top 10 at national competition

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Clay Target Team finished in the top 10, out of 18 teams, at the recent USA Clay Target League Championship. The competition was held Nov. 2 and 3 in Bunker Hill, Illinois. The team included 23 …

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Kreutz earns his way to national championship

It was an exciting academic year for Brandon Kreutz, culminating in a trip to New York. A student in the Golf Course Management program, and member of the golf team, Kreutz earned his way to the NJCAA Division 3 National …

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‘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 …

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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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