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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...

Western Technical College Launches Presidential Search

La Crosse, Wis., February 20, 2026 – Western Technical College District Board has officially launched the search for its next president following a collaborative process that gathered input from staff, students, and community partners across the college’s district. Earlier this year, Western invited...

Wanek Center of Innovation Earns Project of the Year and Gold Awards

La Crosse, Wis., January 27, 2026 – Western Technical College is proud to announce that the Wanek Center of Innovation has been awarded both the prestigious Project of the Year Award and a 2025 Projects of Distinction Gold Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin. Both...