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Ron Wanek Named 2025 Technical Education Champion

LA CROSSE, Wis., October 20, 2025 – Western Technical College is proud to announce that Ron Wanek, founder and chairman of Ashley Furniture Industries, has been named the 2025 Technical Education Champion (TECh) by the Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association. The TECh Award...

Western Partners with the Green Bandana Project to Promote Mental Health

LA CROSSE, Wis., October 14, 2025 – Western has officially joined the Green Bandana Project, a nationwide mental health awareness initiative aimed at empowering students to support one another and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health challenges. The Green Bandana Project equips student...

Transcripted Credit Saves Local Families $3.7 Million

LA CROSSE, Wis., September 25, 2025 – A new report from Western’s K12 Partnerships department shows area high school students and families saved more than $3.7 million in tuition costs through Western’s Transcripted Credit program during the 2024-2025 academic year. The report highlights steady...