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Dr. Kristen Raney and Dr. Chris Matheny are interviewed on Action 2 News
FVTC, NWTC Presidents Advocate for Technical Education, Workforce Investment Friday | October 23, 2026
Friday | October 23, 2026

FVTC, NWTC Presidents Advocate for Technical Education, Workforce Investment

Fox Valley Technical College President Dr. Chris Matheny joined Northeast Wisconsin Technical College President Dr. Kristen Raney for an interview with Action 2 News to discuss the Wisconsin Technical College System’s (WTCS) request for a $168 million investment in the 2027-29 state budget. The WTCS’s budget request is aimed at strengthening workforce development, expanding educational

Alex Soliday stands in front of a large apple tree while wearing a brown FVTC sweatshirt.
Student Spotlight: Alex Soliday Thursday | October 22, 2026
Thursday | October 22, 2026

Student Spotlight: Alex Soliday

Career Program: Landscape Horticulture and Horticulture/Landscape SpecialistOriginally From: Valparaiso, IN Current Residence: Chilton, WIYear Started at FVTC: 2025 Why did you choose this career program? I chose to pursue a career in horticulture because I want to expand my family’s apple orchard. After completing my degree, I plan to establish a greenhouse operation on the property

Students and an instructor looking at a whiteboard in an automotive collision repair lab.
Faculty Spotlight: Q&A with Dan LaPlant Tuesday | October 20, 2026
Tuesday | October 20, 2026

Faculty Spotlight: Q&A with Dan LaPlant

The Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing program offers students a unique blend of hands-on training, technology and artistry, and instructor Dan LaPlant is proud to help lead the way. “We’re a very hands-on program, but there’s also a great deal of shaping, color theory and all these other things that bring in the artistic side,”

Building Skills From Within Wednesday | October 14, 2026
Wednesday | October 14, 2026

Building Skills From Within

For Gunnar Ebert, learning to weld was something he had thought about for years. “Welding was something I’ve always wanted to get into and financially was never able to take the time away from work to go to school,” he explains. When AriensCo offered employees the opportunity to participate in a customized welding training program

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Thursday | October 8, 2026

Student Spotlight: Emily Andropolis

Career Program: Early Childhood EducationOriginally From: Appleton, WICurrent Residence: Appleton, WIYear Started at FVTC: 2025 Why did you choose this career program? I chose early childhood because I always loved playing teacher with my sister when we were younger. When my sister got older and found a job at a center, it inspired me to want

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Tuesday | September 29, 2026

Investing in Wisconsin’s Future

As Wisconsin works to meet growing workforce needs, six Northeast Wisconsin colleges and universities are highlighting the role both technical colleges and universities play in preparing the state’s future talent. The following joint statement from the leaders of Fox Valley Technical College, Lakeshore College, Moraine Park Technical College, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, UW-Green Bay and

Accounting Student Hailee Boesch Student Spotlight. Read more
Wednesday | September 23, 2026

Student Spotlight: Hailee Boesch

Career Program: AccountingOriginally From: Omro, WICurrent Residence: Omro, WIYear Started at FVTC: 2025 Why did you choose this career program? I choose the accounting field because I have always been someone who looks at things analytically. When I had my Intro to Business class in high school and we started the accounting unit, I found that

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Tuesday | September 22, 2026

Demand Grows for Career-Focused Education at FVTC

From full classrooms and in-demand programs to new learning spaces and transfer pathways, Fox Valley Technical College is entering the new academic year with plenty of momentum. Dr. Jennifer Lanter, Vice President of Learning and Chief Academic Officer, recently joined WHBY radio to kick off Focus on Careers with WHBY. In the interview, host Hayley

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Monday | September 21, 2026

Faculty Spotlight: Q&A with Kathy Meetz

For Kathy Meetz, teaching future early childhood professionals is more than a career. It’s a chance to build meaningful connections and help students discover their own potential. An alumna of FVTC’s Early Childhood Education program, Kathy has come full circle, returning to the college that helped launch her career to guide students as they take

Interior Design students walk in a line through a newly renovated room, past the cafe bar with globe lights. Read more
Thursday | September 17, 2026

Designed to Inspire: Inside the Interior Design Renovation

For the Fox Valley Technical College Interior Design program, the start of a new academic year brought a new look. On the first day of fall semester classes, students were greeted with freshly renovated classrooms. Not only did the update showcase a more modern aesthetic, but it was also designed with collaborative and creative work

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Wednesday | September 16, 2026

A Wall That Tells a Story

After weeks spent high above FVTC’s Riverside Campus armed with brushes, paint and a vision, artist Nick Goettling has transformed a wall into a mural celebrating a lasting connection between the campus, the Fox River and the Oshkosh community. Commissioned through Discover Oshkosh’s Riverwalk public art initiative, the large-scale artwork was designed and painted by

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Tuesday | September 15, 2026

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at FVTC

September 15-October 15 Hispanic Heritage Month is a nationwide celebration from September 15 to October 15. The monthlong celebration honors the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Here at Fox Valley Technical College, we proudly support and celebrate the Hispanic and Latino

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Alex Soliday stands in front of a large apple tree while wearing a brown FVTC sweatshirt. Read more
Thursday | October 22, 2026

Student Spotlight: Alex Soliday

Career Program: Landscape Horticulture and Horticulture/Landscape SpecialistOriginally From: Valparaiso, IN Current Residence: Chilton, WIYear Started at FVTC: 2025 Why did you choose this career program? I chose to pursue a career in horticulture because I want to expand my family’s apple orchard. After completing my degree, I plan to establish a greenhouse operation on the property

Emily Andropolis stands in front of a playground. Read more
Thursday | October 8, 2026

Student Spotlight: Emily Andropolis

Career Program: Early Childhood EducationOriginally From: Appleton, WICurrent Residence: Appleton, WIYear Started at FVTC: 2025 Why did you choose this career program? I chose early childhood because I always loved playing teacher with my sister when we were younger. When my sister got older and found a job at a center, it inspired me to want

Accounting Student Hailee Boesch Student Spotlight. Read more
Wednesday | September 23, 2026

Student Spotlight: Hailee Boesch

Career Program: AccountingOriginally From: Omro, WICurrent Residence: Omro, WIYear Started at FVTC: 2025 Why did you choose this career program? I choose the accounting field because I have always been someone who looks at things analytically. When I had my Intro to Business class in high school and we started the accounting unit, I found that

Networking student Joshua in a campus networking lab. Read more
Wednesday | August 12, 2026

Student Spotlight: Joshua Moua

Career Program: Network SpecialistOriginally From: Appleton, WICurrent Residence: Appleton, WIYear Started at FVTC: 2025 Why did you choose this career program? Ever since I was young, I had an interest in understanding how things connect and function at deeper levels. This was why I got my undergrad in biology. When it comes to IT, I chose

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Wednesday | April 15, 2026

Student Spotlight: Boluwatife (Faith) Adesina

Career Program: Cybersecurity SpecialistOriginally From: Lagos, NigeriaCurrent Residence: Appleton, WI Year Started at FVTC: 2024 Why did you choose this career program? I have always been fascinated by the idea of computers and technology: how they work and what makes them function the way they do. Before I moved to the States, I was enrolled in

Student spotlight Nathalia Marques smiling for a portrait. Read more
Thursday | April 2, 2026

Student Spotlight: Nathalia Marques

Career Program: Business ManagementOriginally From: Natal, Brazil Current Residence: Appleton, WI Year Started at FVTC: 2025 Why did you choose this career program? I have a background in International Affairs and experience working with marketing, and I wanted to expand my knowledge of how businesses operate. Studying Business Management allows me to connect my previous experience

Student Spotlight Janay Curtis smiles in a medical lab. Read more
Thursday | March 19, 2026

Student Spotlight: Janay Curtis

Career Program: Medical AssistantOriginally From: Racine, WI Current Residence: Appleton, WI Year Started at FVTC: 2024 Why did you choose this career program? My grandmother became disabled when I was in the second grade, and I helped take care of her. I grew a passion for it and have been following my heart in this field

Katie Karow smiles while holding a controller, standing near a robotic arm. Read more
Thursday | February 26, 2026

Student Spotlight: Katie Karow

Career Program: Automated Manufacturing Systems TechnologiesOriginally From: Combined Locks / Kimberly / Appleton, WI Current Residence: Combined LocksYear Started at FVTC: 2024 Why did you choose this career program? I have always enjoyed complicated 3D puzzles and being mechanical. When I took robotics in high school, I really enjoyed the mechanical and programming side of it.