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CVTC joins Alliance of Future Makers to reimagine higher education
CVTC joins Alliance of Future Makers to reimagine higher educationNational initiative brings educators, innovators, leaders together EAU CLAIRE – Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) is proud to announce participation in the Alliance of Future Makers (AFM), a national innovation initiative founded by the Austin Community College District (ACC) to shape the future of higher education. The Alliance brings together educators, administrators, industry leaders, students, and futurists to co-create strategies
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Menomonie Market Food Co-op meals boosted by UW-Stout Polytechnic animation
Menomonie Market Food Co-op meals boosted by UW-Stout Polytechnic animation faculty, students’ commercial Collaboration captures local business’s vision, recognizes ‘value of human-made art’ Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 6, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. –Menomonie Market Food Co-op has seen a boost in guests recently after launching an animated commercial on social media, promoting its $6 Monday Value Meals. Available at both the Menomonie and Eau Claire locations, the meals provide a
2026 CABOT EXECUTIVE-IN-RESIDENCE Hear from CSTEMM graduate, Eric Erpenbach
2026 CABOT EXECUTIVE-IN-RESIDENCEHear from CSTEMM graduate, Eric Erpenbach A University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic alumnus returns to campus to talk technology, Al and leadership. Eric Erpenbach ('98) has spent more than 25 years at IBM. Today he is a Senior Software Engineering Manager for IBM Fusion, leading teams that build Al-enabled capabilities on scalable cloud platforms. On Wednesday, Oct. 14, he'll share what his career has taught him about navigating fast changing technology
Cooperative Childcare Solutions Webinar
Childcare challenges affect more than families. They affect employers, local economies, and the vitality of rural communities. Across the Upper Midwest, insufficient access to affordable, quality childcare is contributing to workforce disruption while putting additional pressure on childcare providers and workers. What can communities do to move forward? Join the University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives and Cooperative Development Services for Cooperative Childcare Solutions: Understanding the Crisis
Donation Request - Support our Amazing Teachers
Dear Community Partner,Donation Request – Supporting Our Amazing TeachersOn Monday, October 12, 2026, our entire team will come together for a dedicated Professional Development Day focused on learning, growing, strengthening our classrooms, and continuing to provide exceptional care and education to the children and families we serve.Our teachers pour so much of themselves into their classrooms every single day, and we want this day to be about more than training. We want it to be an opportunity to
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National art competition victory puts UW-Stout Polytechnic student’s autumn illustration on greeting
National art competition victory puts UW-Stout Polytechnic student’s autumn illustration on greeting card Student wins $10,000 scholarship, blends artistic talent with interest in real estate, architecture Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 5, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – An autumn-themed artwork by a University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic student will soon be featured on a greeting card produced by the Gallery Collection, a leading national publisher of holiday and greeting
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CVTC hosts free care for veterans event 2026
CVTC hosts free care for veterans event Services include dental care, haircuts, ultrasounds, wellness screenings EAU CLAIRE – Each year, Chippewa Valley Technical College offers free services to veterans during the Give Vets a Smile one-day event. This year, the College welcomes veterans to campus from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, to receive these free services. “Give Vets a Smile is a wonderful opportunity for our students to put their skills into practice while serving those who have
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Flexsteel, Ashley, Room & Board, KI among furniture makers benefiting
Flexsteel, Ashley, Room & Board, KI among furniture makers benefiting from industrial and product design grads’ skills UW-Stout Polytechnic alum on industry publication’s ‘40 Under 40’ list Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 1, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – With creativity shaped by universal design principles and honed by applied learning, graduates of University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic’s B.F.A. industrial and product design program are creating industry-leading furniture designs,
UW-Stout Polytechnic AI-driven tools enhance access to historical information
UW-Stout Polytechnic AI-driven tools enhance access to historical informationApplied mathematics student, archivist build resources for researchers, genealogists, community members Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 30, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – At University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic’s University Archives and Area Research Center, thousands of handwritten records, such as genealogical surname cards, court files and naturalization documents, hold decades of regional history that
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UW-Stout Polytechnic Chemistry Professors' Patent
UW-Stout Polytechnic chemistry professors’ patent detects amino acid linked to multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer Faculty, student research paves way for biochemical discovery Story Link Photos attached Sept. 28, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – More than a decade of work by two University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic faculty members and their student researchers has led to a newly patented process that allows for the easy detection of an amino acid linked to multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid
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Leading before graduation: M.S., B.S. psychology students intern
Leading before graduation: M.S., B.S. psychology students intern with North Shore Healthcare,Reflective Roots Psychotherapy & Healing UW-Stout Polytechnic students share experiences at regional health, therapy organizations in Q&As Aranthza Gonzalez’s full Q&AJulia Pollitt’s full Q&A Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 24, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic’s Cooperative Education and Internship Program (CEIP) is a fast-lane pipeline to success, providing students
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UW-Stout Polytechnic esports student athletes bring their talent to coaching roles
UW-Stout Polytechnic esports student athletes bring their talent to coaching roles at Durand-Arkansaw High School Partnership reflects polytechnic principles, provides leadership experience Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 23, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – Two University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic esports student athletes will bring their competitive and leadership experience to the high school level after being selected as coaches by Durand-Arkansaw School District for the
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U.S. News & World Report gives UW-Stout Polytechnic high marks for engineering programs
U.S. News & World Report gives UW-Stout Polytechnic high marks for engineering programs, affordability in Midwest New ‘Best Colleges’ list ranks Stout among top 25 public regional universities in Midwest Story Link Photos attachedSept. 22, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic placed among the 25 top regional public universities in the Midwest as well as the in top 20 “Best Value” public universities in the region, according to the latest rankings by U.S. News & World
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Hundreds of national employers seek UW-Stout Polytechnic students
Hundreds of national employers seek UW-Stout Polytechnic students, alumni to meet hiring needs Industry panels on AI, video production career pathways among new additions to week-long Career Conference Story Link Photos attachedSept. 22, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Recruiters from hundreds of companies across the United States will travel to University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic to interview students and alumni for co-ops, internships and post-graduation professional positions during the university’s
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CVTC President’s List for summer 2026 term
CVTC President’s List for summer 2026 term Chippewa Valley Technical College announces that the following students have been named to the President’s List for the summer 2026 term. To be eligible, students must complete a minimum of six credits with a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher. From Abbotsford: Daniel Davila From Alma: Christian Langhorst From Altoona: Trey A. Aaby, Michael W. Bauch, Anagely Contreras Ramos, Keyliana E. Desantis, Charly J. Endl, Kayla D. Faldet, Grace A.
School of Art & Design students take over Q.arma with juried ‘Fieldwork’ exhibition
School of Art & Design students take over Q.arma with juried ‘Fieldwork’ exhibition UW-Stout Polytechnic fine arts students display nearly 60 contemporary works in three-story exhibition in Minneapolis Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 16, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Cradled in straps of pale linen, supported by a copper-piping frame, rests a foot-long double-headed spoon, forged and fastened to the lower portion of a white-tailed deer leg and hoof. Around the corner, adhered
Alquist 3D concrete printing technology integrated into academic majors,
Alquist 3D concrete printing technology integrated into academic majors, new industry certificate at UW-Stout Polytechnic Concrete printing benefits business and industry leaders, students, workforce Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 15, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – The term “3D printing” may conjure images of a boxy machine whirring away to create plastic pieces for a hobbyist or small prototypes for factories. Yet additive manufacturing technology has evolved dramatically in recent
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UW-Stout Polytechnic’s healthy fall enrollment growth among strongest in state
UW-Stout Polytechnic’s healthy fall enrollment growth among strongest in state Increase in students, program growth follows polytechnic name change Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 14, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic has opened the 2026-27 fall semester with some of the strongest enrollment growth among its peers across the Universities of Wisconsin, once again demonstrating the draw of a polytechnic education. Total enrollment at UW-Stout Polytechnic
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UW-Stout Polytechnic Alumni Awards recognize outstanding leaders
UW-Stout Polytechnic Alumni Awards recognize outstanding leaders at homecoming weekend special event Oct. 16 Recipients are higher education leaders, inspiring cultural and community supporters, Ron and Joyce Wanek, Green Bay Packaging 2026 Alumni Award Recipients Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 10, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Stout Foundation & Alumni Association has announced the recipients of the 2026 UW-Stout Polytechnic Alumni Awards. They will be
