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LA CROSSE, Wis., June 2, 2026 – Following a comprehensive national search process, the Western Technical College District Board has selected Kirk Bennett, DBA, as the next president of Western Technical College. Bennett has accepted the position and will assume leadership of the college following...

La Crosse, Wis., May 14, 2026 - Western Technical College has named three finalists to succeed President Roger Stanford, who will retire in August 2026. The college will welcome the candidates to campus the week of May 18, 2026, for interactive interviews and community engagement. During their visit...

LA CROSSE, Wis., May 1, 2026 - As part of National Apprenticeship Week (April 26–May 2), Western Technical College, in partnership with the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), announced a major advancement that will help Wisconsin apprentices earn associate degrees more quickly and affordably...

La Crosse, Wis., April 24, 2026 - UW-La Crosse and Western Technical College have joined a new effort aimed at strengthening the inland maritime industry, a key economic driver in the Coulee Region and across the Midwest. The newly formed Corn Belt Ports Rural Logistics & Maritime Training &...