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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
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
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,
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
