CVTC Foundation celebrates 50 years as leader retires
CVTC Foundation celebrates 50 years as leader retires By Alyssa Van Duyse Chippewa Valley Technical College As Chippewa Valley Technical College celebrates the 50th anniversary of the CVTC Foundation, Inc., the organization that has empowered student success through scholarships, emergency grants, and partnerships, its longtime leader is preparing to close a meaningful chapter in the College’s history. Karen Kohler, executive director of the CVTC Foundation and vice president of Institutional
Two-time UW-Stout grad leaves mark as nontraditional student turned college president
Two-time UW-Stout grad leaves mark as nontraditional student turned college president Mid-State Technical College leader honed skills at UW-Stout Oct. 23, 2025 Menomonie, Wis. — Shelly Mondeik followed a nontraditional path to becoming a college president – a path that ran through University of Wisconsin-Stout and led her to be named one of Wisconsin’s top female leaders. Mondeik earned an associate’s degree after graduating from high school and immediately went to work in the medical field. Over
Preserving our wild places: UW-Stout
Preserving our wild places: UW-Stout conservation biology alums across the globe create sustainable practices Harrigan is with nonprofit Green VI in British Virgin Islands; Carlson is with U.S. Forest Service in Ottawa National Forest Oct. 21, 2025 Menomonie, Wis. – Two Professional Science Master’s in conservation biology alumni from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, stationed more than 2,400 miles apart, are working to create sustainable practices and aid in conservation efforts in the wild
Supporting the whole child: UW-Stout
Supporting the whole child: UW-Stout school psychology program aims to fill nationwide shortage Graduate students visit Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe School; learn how language, culture directly impact students Oct. 16, 2025 Menomonie, Wis. – The shortage of school staff in Wisconsin extends beyond teachers in the classroom. The shortage of school psychologists, who advocate for students’ behavioral, mental and emotional needs, has a significant impact on schools and students. “When school
UW-Stout completes $7.4M lab renovation
UW-Stout completes $7.4M lab renovation, improving space for cutting-edge equipment and learning Changes to Jarvis Tech labs boost engineering, construction programsOct. 14, 2025 Menomonie, Wis. – The final phase of a $7.4 million renovation project has brought crucial upgrades to two of University of Wisconsin-Stout’s biggest and busiest labs. The revamp of the Construction Lab, the Woods Lab and adjacent portions of Jarvis Hall Technology Wing was completed over the summer, with the labs fully
Career-ready before graduation
Career-ready before graduation: Design, management majors intern with Prent, Four Seasons, Weidner Apartment Homes UW-Stout students share experiences at national companies in Q&As Oct. 8, 2025 Menomonie, Wis. – Student success is the leading goal of University of Wisconsin-Stout’s FOCUS 2030 strategic plan, ensuring they are career-ready before graduation. The Cooperative Education and Internship Program is one facet on that road to success. Nearly 1,000 students are enrolled each year in
DFI Secretary-designee Wendy K. Baumann Visits Royal Credit Union to Highlight Youth Financial Education and Credit Union Innovation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Click here to read the full press release on our website Click here to view and download photos DFI Secretary-designee Wendy K. Baumann Visits Royal Credit Union to Highlight Youth Financial Education and Credit Union Innovation EAU CLAIRE, Wis.— The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Secretary-designee Wendy K. Baumann and DFI Assistant Deputy Secretary Catherine Haberland visited Royal Credit Union (Royal) on Wednesday, October 1, to engage with
CVTC welding instructor passes passion on to son
Keith Karr jokes that he works during the summer to pay for his teaching habit. But in all honesty, he really loves welding. Each summer, the Chippewa Valley Technical College welding instructor finds a gig in his trade to keep his skills brazing hot. The cherry on top is when he gets to work with CVTC graduates out in the field. “This summer I worked with a guy who was a student of mine a couple of years ago,” Karr said. “I had no clue he would be on this job, too. I’ve actually run into a few students
Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute receives national recognition
Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute receives national recognition for its distinguished record of excellence W.F. Faulkes Award given for contributions to research, initiatives, innovation in program design Oct. 7, 2025 Menomonie, Wis. – A national organization has honored the Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute (SVRI) at University of Wisconsin-Stout for its nearly 60-year record of advancing the field of rehabilitation, which has helped tens of thousands of people with disabilities –
