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Budget-strapped back-to-school shoppers can find value at Goodwill NCW
Budget-strapped back-to-school shoppers can find value at Goodwill NCW Consumers can stay on budget year-round at Goodwill NCW NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN – Getting an early jump on back-to-school shopping continues to be a trend in north central Wisconsin and nationwide. According to an annual survey from the National Retail Federation and Proper Insights, 62% of back-to-school shoppers started their shopping in early July. Still, many consumers (46%) are still waiting for the “best deals” as
No. 1 ranked M.S. marriage & family therapy is one of longest-accredited programs in United States
No. 1 ranked M.S. marriage & family therapy is one of longest-accredited programs in United States UW-Stout Polytechnic’s COAMFTE-accredited program offers on-campus and online degree options Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2026 UW-Stout Polytechnic’s M.S. in marriage and family therapy (MFT) has been recognized as the No. 1 program in Wisconsin for 2026 by MarriageFamilyTherapist. The MFT program is one of the longest continuously COAMFTE-accredited programs for relational therapy
CVTC Clinical Simulation Center extends learning beyond classroom
By Alyssa Van Duyse Chippewa Valley Technical College Deb Kjelstad held a toddler in her arms as the emergency sirens grew louder. An all-terrain vehicle sat idle nearby. As the ambulance came to a stop near Kjelstad, fire medics rushed out of the vehicle to tend to the child while asking Kjelstad questions as they assessed. Thankfully, Kjelstad, a former Chippewa Valley Technical College Radiography Program director, was just an actor in this scenario; the child was a manikin, and the event was a
UW-Stout Polytechnic receives gold designation Military Friendly School
UW-Stout Polytechnic receives gold designation Military Friendly School for service members, veterans, spouses For 17th consecutive year, university honored for programs that create ‘direct connection between education and career success’ Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic has been named a Military Friendly® School for the 17th consecutive year, continuing its long tradition of serving the military
Creek restoration, data center viewpoints, sustainability researched by LAKES REU students
Creek restoration, data center viewpoints, sustainability researched by LAKES REU students at UW-Stout Polytechnic Nine undergraduates from around U.S. invite conversations on challenges, opportunities at community presentation Aug. 6 Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 21, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Early in the morning on one of the hottest days of the summer, University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic biology Associate Professor Keith Gilland and students Abi Cherry and Norah Shires trekked
‘Polytechnic at its finest’: Miron Construction campus projects
‘Polytechnic at its finest’: Miron Construction campus projects give students unique internship, class opportunities Construction management majors get up-close experience on multimillion-dollar Heritage Hall, Recreation Complex upgrades Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Two major ongoing construction projects have provided University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic students with exceptional applied learning opportunities without having to leave
UW-Stout Polytechnic students support Sierra Space’s lunar testing system
UW-Stout Polytechnic students support Sierra Space’s lunar testing system Alum works with engineering students to improve lunar dust testing, bolstering NASA’s return to the moon Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Through a collaboration with Sierra Space, a leading defense-tech space company, University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic students are validating critical systems that may be part of missions that return humanity to the moon. Under the mentorship of
UW-Stout Polytechnic’s Red Cedar Basin Monitoring Group
UW-Stout Polytechnic’s Red Cedar Basin Monitoring Group trains next generation of water scientists Faculty, students work across universities in Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin’s longest-running programs Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Biology and environmental science faculty, university students and high school students ventured into the marshes, creeks and wetlands surrounding University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic and the Menomonie area this
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CVTC President’s List for spring 2026 term
Chippewa Valley Technical College announces that the following students have been named to the President’s List for the spring 2026 semester. To be eligible, students must complete a minimum of six credits with a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher. From Alma: Bella F. Brouillard, Tori L. Creighton, Holten J. Fernholz, Braiden C. Graner, Adrienne M. Heath, Macy J. Stewart, and Madalyn M. Wick From Alma Center: Brody A. DeHaven, Brittany L. Johnson, Axyle M. Kramas, Adam J. Massman, Samuel
