Access & Community Engagement

Xiong Yang of Oshkosh is one of only a handful of Hmong firefighters in Wisconsin. He graduated from the FVTC Fire Protection Technician program in 2011, and today is a firefighter with the Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue. “My parents fled Thailand in 1989 and settled in Oshkosh with nothing but the clothes on their backs,” he explains. “I

Faculty, staff and students share favorite words of wisdom from Black leaders Black History Month is a time to pay tribute to leaders and role models in the Black community who have motivated and inspired many throughout history. We asked faculty, staff and students at Fox Valley Technical College to share their favorite quotes from

Nadia Summers Fall 2020 Equity and student support drive the work of the Diversity & Inclusion Services team.      Nadia Summers, 20, is excited to continue her education toward earning a bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology.   In December 2020, she graduated from the Forensic Science program, and she’s quick to thank her mentor for her success. “Coop has done a

A Call for Unity, by Dr. Susan May Originally published June 2, 2020 on From My Perspective, a blog by FVTC President Dr. Susan May Photo taken June 1, 2020 in Appleton, Wisconsin. Photo used with permission from Ray Wright & Detective Sergeant John Schira, Appleton Police Department (pictured). Normally in this blog I stay away from

Pa Lee Moua (left) and Bo Thao Fall 2019 Q & A with Two Business Grads and Friends  Pa Lee Moua’s story inspired Bo Thao to pursue her dreams. Profiles of Success: Pa Lee Moua is a 2000 graduate of the Administrative Assistant program. She serves as diversity, equity and inclusion officer for the Appleton Area

Four alumni of Fox Valley Tech visited the Flying Leaf Community Center on the Oneida Nation Reservation to share their time and talents for the community. The event provided an opportunity for local citizens to learn about FVTC’s Criminal Justice and Culinary Arts programs, in addition to sampling various entrees prepared by chefs who graduated from the college. Presented

IN PHOTO: Conference participants engaged in a package-making activity with Bemis Company. The United Hmong American Association held its annual state conference for the first time at Fox Valley Technical College. Nearly 400 participants engaged in workshops related to leadership, emerging technologies, and career development during day one of the two-day event. On day two, topics

Thong Xiong & Charlotte Fall 2018 Born in a refugee camp, this Marine has travelled far to find his calling in early childhood education. While his father served as a colonel in the Vietnam War and subsequent conflict between Vietnam and Cambodia, Thong Xiong was born in a refugee camp in Thailand. His family moved to

Mayra Pasayes Scholars for Success Coordinator Mayra Pasayes of our Diversity & Inclusion Services department earned the 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Educator Award. Pasayes was recognized for her efforts in leading the college’s Scholars for Success program, an effort designed to help students of various cultures experience student success. She received the honor during the