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LA CROSSE, Wis., August 20, 2025 – Officials with Western Technical College and University of Wisconsin-Stout formally signed 13 articulation agreements across multiple academic disciplines at a signing ceremony earlier this week. The agreement...Read more
Western, Ronald And Joyce Wanek Foundation Celebrate Grand Opening Of the Wanek Center of Innovation
LA CROSSE, Wis., August 19, 2025 – The Ronald and Joyce Wanek Foundation (the Foundation) and Western Technical College (Western) are proud to announce the official opening of the Wanek Center of Innovation, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to...Read more
LA CROSSE, Wis., July 1, 2025 – Western Technical College announced today the creation of a new Mechatronics Technician Apprenticeship program, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. The apprenticeship stems from a...Read more
LA CROSSE, Wis., May 6, 2025 – Western Technical College announced today the creation of a new Early Childhood Education (ECE) Apprenticeship program, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. The apprenticeship stems...Read more
LA CROSSE, Wis., April 30, 2025 - Thirty-seven Western Technical College construction and industrial trade apprentices to receive a $2,000 scholarship from Ascendium Education Group, a non-profit organization that helps students across the country...Read more
LA CROSSE, Wis., April 21, 2025 – Shane Landrath, of Richland Center, has been selected as the 2025-26 Western Technical College Student Ambassador, an official spokesperson for Western for the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS). As Student...Read more
LA CROSSE, Wis., January 15, 2024 – Western Technical College announced today the promotion of Dr. Josh Gamer to Associate Vice President of Workforce Partnerships and Innovation. The new role will focus on advancing Western’s Artificial...Read more
LA CROSSE, Wis., December 13, 2024 – Once again, Western Technical College will be offering a select amount of student services on Dec. 26-27 and Dec. 30 from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Western’s La Crosse campus. The majority of services will be...Read more
LA CROSSE, Wis., December 4, 2024 – Western Technical College was recently recognized as a 2024 Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting by ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge recognizes colleges and...Read more
LA CROSSE, Wis., November 20, 2024 – Western Technical College announced Wednesday the selection of Elizabeth Nesius as the college’s dean of the General Studies Division. Nesius brings a wealth of higher education experience to Western. She...Read more
LA CROSSE, Wis., September 17, 2024 – The Ronald and Joyce Wanek Foundation, Inc. (the Foundation) and Western Technical College (Western) are thrilled to announce their partnership to establish the Wanek Center of Innovation, set to open in June...Read more
LA CROSSE, Wis., August 22, 2024 – Western Technical College announced Thursday the selection of Dr. Zak Pearson as the college’s dean of the Business Division. Pearson, a Navy veteran, brings a mix of higher education and business experience to the...Read more
LA CROSSE, Wis., July 30, 2024 – A new report from Western Technical College’s K12 Relations department showed Transcripted Credit saved local students roughly $3.1 million in 2023-24, roughly on par from a year ago. The latest report showed the...Read more
LA CROSSE, Wis., July 23, 2024 – Western’s annual Cavalier Cupboard report from the department of Student Life, Equity, and Engagement shows use of Western’s on-campus food pantry, the Cavalier Cupboard, continues to grow. The report showed the...Read more
LA CROSSE, Wis., June 18, 2024 – Officials with Western Technical College and Viterbo University have formally signed a transfer agreement for students in Western’s new IT-Data and Analytics Specialist program. The agreement allows students in the...Read more