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UWL, Western join effort to strengthen Midwest’s maritime workforce

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 &...

Western Technical College Announces Student Ambassador

LA CROSSE, Wis., April 21, 2026 - Western Technical College has named Dawson Olson of Independence, Wisconsin, as its 2026–27 Student Ambassador, recognizing his leadership, academic excellence, and commitment to student success. As Student Ambassador, Olson will serve as an official spokesperson...

United Way Awards Western Community Partner Award

La Crosse, Wis., March 11, 2026 - Western Technical College has received the Community Partner Award from Great Rivers United Way. It was awarded at Great Rivers United Way’s 76 th Annual Celebration, where it was among several businesses and individuals recognized for their commitment to United Way...

Western Named 2026 Leader College of Distinction

La Crosse, Wis., March 4, 2026 - Western Technical College has been designated a 2026 Leader College of Distinction by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national organization committed to advancing community colleges as accessible hubs of learning, credentialing, and economic mobility. “We are extremely...