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New experiences
CVTC ELL, nursing students develop skills, build confidence together By Alyssa Van Duyse Chippewa Valley Technical College A collaboration between CVTC Nursing and English Language Learning (ELL) students gave both groups an opportunity to develop skills they will use long after they leave the classroom. During a recent mock clinical intake experience, nursing students worked one-on-one with ELL students, helping them navigate health care conversations while gaining firsthand experience
Contruction Camp at UW-Stout Polytechnic
Construction camp at UW-Stout Polytechnic introduces young students to careers, degree paths Tour led by Boldt Company in Chippewa Falls gives campers a behind-the-scenes look at construction site Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – On a cloudy Tuesday morning, eight middle school Construction Pathways campers with University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic’s summer STEAM experience watched a crane lift an air conditioning unit onto the new Aspirus Clinic that is
Ashley, Cadrex, Apogee among companies benefiting from UW-Stout Polytechnic
Ashley, Cadrex, Apogee among companies benefiting from UW-Stout Polytechnic engineering students’ prototypes Capstone projects demonstrate mechanical, manufacturing know-how, leadership skills Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic mechanical engineering student Dominick Marco faced several challenges when he became team leader for the second semester of a capstone project on behalf of Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions. In
UW-Stout Polytechnic wins international TAGA Student Choice Award
Interdisciplinary team of graphic communications, graphic media, print management students’ ‘Mail Across Minneapolis’ celebrates print media Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – In an international competition designed to celebrate the way print media brings people together across the globe, a team of University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic students won the coveted TAGA Student Choice Award at the 2026 Technical Association of the Graphic Arts, Helmut Kipphan
UW-Stout Polytechnic cybersecurity faculty win Pentagon-sponsored competition to build workforce
UW-Stout Polytechnic cybersecurity faculty win Pentagon-sponsored competition to build workforce preparedness Department of War selects platform to inspire national cyber defense education models Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 10, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – A cybersecurity training platform developed by University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic faculty has won a high-stakes, Pentagon-sponsored competition and will now serve as a blueprint for scalable cybersecurity learning nationwide. The
CVTC named finalist by Aspen Institute for 2027
CVTC named finalist by Aspen Institute for 2027 $1 million Aspen Prize for community college excellence EAU CLAIRE – Today, the Aspen Institute (Aspen) named Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) as one of 10 community college finalists for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition for community colleges. Backed by $1 million in award funds, the Aspen Prize honors colleges that achieve strong outcomes, focusing on whether students complete credentials that
University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic amends name to reflect longstanding applied, career focus
After 135 years of innovation, ‘polytechnic’ officially added to name Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Throughout its long history, the educational institution that bears the name of its founder, James Huff Stout, has continuously evolved and maintained its position at the vanguard of higher education. Over the course of 135 years, two things have remained constant. The first is the presence of its founder’s name. The second is a commitment to applied
Creating music video for underground Japanese rapper is culmination of degree experience
Creating music video for underground Japanese rapper is culmination of degree experience for UW-Stout graduate Language barrier, jet lag can’t undermine Anderson’s creative ambition Story Link Link to music video (YouTube) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Maya Anderson wanted to create something ambitious to cap off her B.S. video production degree at University of Wisconsin-Stout – something that would encapsulate her years of experience behind the camera, demonstrate her
2026 Scholarship Recipients
Hi Neighbor, Congratulations to the 2026 recipients of the West Wisconsin Telcom and 24-7 scholarships! We’re excited to recognize these outstanding students and wish them all the best as they begin the next chapter of their journey. This year, we were proud to award twenty $1,000 scholarships to outstanding high school seniors in our service area. These awards recognize your hard work, dedication, and commitment to your education and future goals. 2026 Scholarship Recipients Alex Berends,
A year-round campus
A year-round campus: UW-Stout welcomes more than 1,100 community members, area children for summer activities Polytechnic experiences offered at hands-on STEAM camps, professional development workshops, Murals in Menomonie festival Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – The academic year may have ended, but the summer is just heating up at University of Wisconsin-Stout with community classes, youth camps and a mural festival, featuring some of the
Frothy focus
Day before graduation, CVTC students present first phase of robotic root beer tap system By Alyssa Van Duyse Chippewa Valley Technical College College students often get the reputation of being party animals, but that moniker doesn’t usually come with a side of root beer. Students from multiple programs at Chippewa Valley Technical College are collaborating on a unique, grant-funded project affectionately named RoboTap. The project, a robotic root beer cart that will eventually serve the
CVTC board approves 2026-27 budget
CVTC board approves 2026-27 budget Expenditures up less than 1 percent EAU CLAIRE – Chippewa Valley Technical College District Board approved its budget at the board meeting on Thursday. Caleb Cornelius, vice president of administration and chief strategy officer, said CVTC is committed to student and community success through meaningful instruction and sound financial planning. "We focus on providing the high-quality educational outcomes that our students and community need while actively,
Industry-standard equipment, applied learning through internships prepare UW-Stout graduates for car
Industry-standard equipment, applied learning through internships prepare UW-Stout graduates for careers CSTEMM majors among 77% of grads hired before commencement Inspiring Graduate Q&As FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Among the class of 849 undergraduate students who crossed the commencement stage at University of Wisconsin-Stout’s most recent ceremony on May 16, seven College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Management students were recognized by faculty and
Hired before graduation:UW-Stout inspiring students begin careers
Hired before graduation: UW-Stout inspiring students begin careers with Milwaukee Tool, Pest Badger, hometown school Five inspiring graduates share polytechnic experiences in Q&As Inspiring Graduate Q&As Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Among the class of 849 undergraduate students who crossed the commencement stage at University of Wisconsin-Stout’s most recent ceremony on May 16, five College of Arts and Human Sciences students were recognized by
CVTC recent grad named state RT student of the year
CVTC recent grad named state RT student of the year By Alyssa Van Duyse Chippewa Valley Technical College RIVER FALLS – At 41 years old, Chukwunonso Offiah (known as Chuk) knows firsthand what perseverance looks like. A recent respiratory therapy student at Chippewa Valley Technical College’s River Falls campus, Offiah graduated on May 22, marking the culmination of a journey that began long before he entered the classroom. Originally from Nigeria, he moved to the United States in 2016 with a goal
CVTC students receive more than $494K in scholarships
EAU CLAIRE – Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) students received 470 scholarships and microgrants totaling more than $494,000 throughout the 2025-2026 school year. The students and scholarship donors participated in a CVTC Foundation annual Scholarship Awards Reception to honor the students and donors, recently. Scholarships were given to incoming and continuing students and span a majority of the CVTC program areas. Award winners with scholarship names are listed below: From
UW-Stout students among finalists in national Associated Builders and Contractors construction
UW-Stout students among finalists in national Associated Builders and Contractors construction competition Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City project gives glimpse into real world construction management Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20. 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout construction management students competed against the nation’s top students during Associated Builders and Contractors’ hallmark annual event, the Construction Management Competition, held this
