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Monday | August 11, 2025

Alumni Spotlight: Q&A with Madelyn Sonn

To address a workforce gap, Fox Valley Technical College launched a Surgical Technology associate degree program in the fall of 2022. When the first class graduated in the spring of 2024, Madelyn Sonn was proud to be a part of this historic moment. Less than one year in the workforce, Madelyn is a huge contributor to

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Thursday | August 7, 2025

New Dental Spaces Ready for First ‘Patients’

After months of construction noise echoing through the hallways, a $2.1 million expansion project benefiting students in the Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant and Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary pathways is complete and ready for students this fall. The 3,400 square foot project—which began in January—has expanded the number of dental treatment chairs from 12 to 18,

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Thursday | July 31, 2025

Meet Jasmine Jackson, FVTC’s Student Ambassador 

With a full class schedule and a new leadership role, Associate Degree Nursing student Jasmine Jackson has been serving as the 2025 Wisconsin Technical College System Ambassador for Fox Valley Technical College since March.  In this statewide program, one student from each of Wisconsin’s 16 technical colleges is selected annually to represent their school and

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Thursday | July 10, 2025

Accreditation Review for Dental Assistant Program

Fox Valley Technical College’s Dental Assistant program is soliciting third-party comment for an upcoming accreditation site visit of the program. HOW COMMENTS CAN BE SOLICITED: The Commission requests comments from interested parties. Please email comments to the appropriate CODA staff. Email addresses can be found on the Commission on Dental Accreditation website. TYPES OF COMMENTS

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Wednesday | July 9, 2025

A Closer Look at Apprenticeships

At Fox Valley Technical College, the number of apprenticeship students has been growing, up 29 percent since 2021. The college is also continually looking at trends and ways to strengthen and expand apprenticeship, co-op and workplace learning opportunities in all areas of study.

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Thursday | June 26, 2025

Education Beyond the Classroom

What happens when you take the classroom halfway across the world? For a group of Fox Valley Technical College students, the answer is new insights, unforgettable memories and a deeper understanding of their fields. This May and June, FVTC had a total of four study abroad programs that gave students the chance to travel, learn

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Monday | May 12, 2025

Celebrating Our Graduates: Sumaiyha Gibson

Career Program: Neurodiagnostic TechnologistOriginally From: Nassau, BahamasCurrent Residence: AppletonAge: 20Years of Attendance at FVTC: Spring 2022 – Fall 2024 Why did you choose to study this field? From a young age, I felt a strong calling to pursue a career in healthcare. While studying at Fox Valley Technical College, I discovered the field of neurodiagnostic technology, which resonated deeply with

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Wednesday | May 7, 2025

Student Spotlight: Mackenzie Murphy

Career Program: Dental HygienistOriginally From: AppletonCurrent Residence: AppletonYear Started at FVTC: Fall 2022 Why did you choose this career program? I chose dental hygiene because I have always wanted to work in a dental office. Growing up, I never minded going to the dentist and always thought it would be fun to clean people’s teeth. I have always wanted to work

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Friday | May 2, 2025

Mental Health Matters at FVTC

Mental Health Awareness Month is recognized nationally during the month of May, in an effort to raise awareness of those living with mental health issues, as well as to help reduce the stigma associated with mental health. At Fox Valley Technical College, we are committed to creating an environment where students and staff feel safe