Western Technical College
Recent News About Western Technical College
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Ukrainian delegation visits Western Technical College to study health information technology
Western Technical College in La Crosse, Wisconsin, hosted a Ukrainian delegation this week as part of the Open World Leadership Center’s international exchange program.
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Western Technical College signs 13 transfer agreements with UW-Stout
Western Technical College and the University of Wisconsin-Stout have signed 13 new articulation agreements, enabling students from Western to transfer between 50 and 80 credits toward bachelor’s degrees at UW-Stout.
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Western Technical College opens innovation center for advanced manufacturing training
The Ronald and Joyce Wanek Foundation and Western Technical College have officially opened the Wanek Center of Innovation on Western’s La Crosse campus.
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Western Technical College introduces mechatronics technician apprenticeship program
Western Technical College has announced the launch of a new Mechatronics Technician Apprenticeship program, developed in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.
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Western Technical College names Elizabeth Nesius as new dean
Western Technical College has appointed Elizabeth Nesius as the new dean of the General Studies Division, according to an announcement made on Wednesday.
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Western Technical College names Dr. Zak Pearson as new business dean
Western Technical College has announced the appointment of Dr. Zak Pearson as the new dean of its Business Division.
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Western Technical College names Shane Landrath as new student ambassador
Shane Landrath from Richland Center has been appointed as the 2025-26 Student Ambassador for Western Technical College.
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Western Technical College reports increased use of campus food pantry
Western Technical College's annual report on the Cavalier Cupboard, an on-campus food pantry, reveals a significant increase in usage for the 2023-24 period.
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Western Technical College becomes Aspen Prize semifinalist
Western Technical College has been named a semifinalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
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Western Technical College announces extended hours for student services over holidays
Once again, Western Technical College will offer a select number of student services during the holiday period.
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Western Technical College launches early childhood education apprenticeship program
Western Technical College has announced a new Early Childhood Education (ECE) Apprenticeship program in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.
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La Crosse County's basketball teams receive $1,127,438 in 2023
La Crosse County's three colleges spent $1,127,438 on their basketball teams in 2023, a 4% increase over the previous year.
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La Crosse County awards $713,888 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023
La Crosse County's three universities paid $713,888 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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Wisconsin: La Crosse County's women's football budget the same as in 2023
Women's football teams from La Crosse County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.
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Wisconsin: La Crosse County's men's football budget increases 94% in 2023
Men's football teams from La Crosse County received $940,600 during the 2023 season, up 94% from the previous year.
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La Crosse County's universities spent $940,600 on football teams in 2023
La Crosse County's three colleges spent $940,600 on their football teams in 2023, a 94% increase over the previous year.
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9.2% of La Crosse County students on collegiate teams in 2022
La Crosse County universities had 9.2% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.
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88 coaches at institutions in La Crosse County earned $26,465 on average in 2022
The average coaching salary at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in La Crosse County, was $41,933, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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Western Family Night Out At The Children's Museum on March 2
We are excited to host our first Western Family Night Out at the La Crosse Children’s Museum on Thursday, March 2nd from 5-7p
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Black History Month: Film Festival on Feb 22
The SPACE, College Professional Development, and the BIPOC Affinity Group are hosting a Black History Film Festival on Wednesday, February 22nd from 10 am-2 pm at the Union Market Stage