Mid-State Technical College brings national leadership experience to central Wisconsin
Mid-State Technical College will host Leadercast: Legacy of Impact on Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., bringing one of the world’s most respected leadership development experiences to each Mid-State campus—Wisconsin Rapids, Marshfield, Stevens Point Downtown, and Adams. The nationally recognized event features exclusive rebroadcasted content from the live event held earlier this year of influential thought leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers who challenge participants to consider the
The Aspen Institute names Mid-State Technical College as Top 200 U.S. Community College eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize
$1 million prize honors colleges achieving strong student results, both in college and after graduation WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – The Aspen Institute has named Mid-State Technical College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The 200 colleges were selected based on student outcomes data, including retention, completion, transfer, and
Mid-State instructor co-edits new book on open pedagogy
Mid-State Technical College instructor Kelly Soczka Steidinger has co-edited and authored a chapter in the new open instructional book, “Emphasizing a Student-Centered Process: Open Pedagogy Course Assessments Across Disciplines.” Her co-editor, Dr. Angela M. McGowan-Kirsch, is an associate professor of communication at the State University of New York at Fredonia. Published by Milne Open Textbooks, the volume highlights innovative educational practices that empower students to be active contributors to
Mid-State Technical College celebrates manufacturing month with growth, innovation and community connections
Mid-State Technical College is celebrating Manufacturing Month throughout October with a series of events highlighting the region’s strong manufacturing heritage, program growth and expanding partnerships that connect students directly to high-demand careers. Manufacturing is central to Wisconsin’s economy and to Mid-State’s mission of providing education that meets regional workforce needs. This year’s celebration showcases how education, industry and innovation come together to create opportunity and
Mid-State Technical College Named Top Technical College in Wisconsin 2025
Mid-State Technical College has been recognized as Wisconsin’s Top Technical College for 2025 by Education Insider magazine. The award honors Mid-State’s strong reputation among students, employers and peers across the state as well as its continued commitment to workforce development and community partnership. The recognition follows an extensive review by an expert panel of executives, industry leaders and the Insider editorial board. Mid-State was selected from a pool of nominated institutions for its
Mid-State Technical College celebrates dual milestones in Adams: fire training center opening and campus expansion groundbreaking
Mid-State Technical College marked two major milestones in Adams on Wednesday, Oct. 8, with the ribbon-cutting for the new Adams County Fire District Training Center and a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of programming at Mid-State’s Adams Campus. Community members, partners and Mid-State leadership gathered first at the Adams County Fire District, Station 1, to celebrate the launch of the region’s new fire training center. Later in the day, the College hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking at its
Mid-State Technical College named runner-up for national partnership award
Mid-State Technical College has been named runner-up for Transfr’s Trailblazer Power of Partnership Award, recognizing the College’s collaborations to build and equip the Wayne H. Bushman Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, and Apprenticeship (AMETA™) Center. The $23 million AMETA Center fundraising campaign, launched in 2019, united more than 300 business partners, donors and government bodies to make the 48,000-square-foot training facility a reality. The AMETA Center first welcomed students
New Business Management Academy brings college degrees into the halls of SPASH
A first-of-its-kind opportunity from Mid-State is now coming to Stevens Point Area Senior High (SPASH). Mid-State Technical College and the Stevens Point Area School District have partnered to launch the Business Management Academy, giving high school students the chance to earn a full associate degree in Business Management and real-world business experience, all before graduation. The new opportunity will be available starting fall 2026, ensuring participating SPASH students are job-ready in management,
