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For two days, FVTC’s Appleton campus became a giant interactive science festival for 1,400+ area sixth and seventh graders. In partnership with Michigan Tech Mind Trekkers, the college hosted STEM Possible Fest for students to explore nearly 60 hands-on STEM stations. Students rotated through activities that blended science, technology, engineering and math. Each one was

Summer is a chance for kids to not only kick back and relax, it’s also a great opportunity to experience new adventures and explore careers. Enter Fox Valley Technical College summer camps. Through 16 different summer camps, FVTC hosted 204 students who explored hands-on learning activities across a variety of career fields. Returning favorites included

When Mike Arendt, a Chilton educator and football coach, decided to pursue emergency medical training, it wasn’t for a career change. It was to be ready when someone needed help the most. Born in Port Washington, Wisconsin, and a graduate of UW-Oshkosh with a degree in Physical Education, the now Chilton-based teacher has built his

The Fox Valley Technical College District Board Appointment Committee reappointed three current members to fill upcoming openings on the FVTC District Board of Trustees. The Appointment Committee is comprised of the school board presidents from the 28 K-12 public school districts in FVTC’s service area. Javad Ahmad was reappointed to another three-year term. He will

It’s only been a few weeks, but a unique food locker program designed to give students fresh food and produce is already off to a strong start. The lockers were made possible through a partnership with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. The organization was awarded a $750,000 grant from US Foods to expand its Direct to

Kudos to the FVTC Automation and Electronics Club for hosting their most successful Electronics Recycling Drive to date this past April. With cars lined up before the event even began, by the end of the day, the club filled 80 commercial bins with items, totaling six truck loads and over 38,000 pounds of material. They

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. This annual observance recognizes the historical and cultural contributions to our country by people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. The AAPI umbrella term includes cultures from the entire Asian continent—including East, Southeast and South Asia—and the Pacific

Listen here: Fox Valley Technical College President Dr. Chris Matheny was a recent guest on Appleton Engaged, a podcast that explores the people, organizations and resources in Appleton and the surrounding Fox Cities area.  In Episode 41, published on March 21, 2024, Dr. Matheny talks about his role leading FVTC and shares personal stories about living and

The Fox Valley Technical College District Board Appointment Committee selected two new board members and reappointed two current members to fill upcoming openings on the FVTC District Board of Trustees. The Appointment Committee is comprised of the school board presidents from the 28 K-12 public school districts in FVTC’s service area. Justin Krueger, Special Education