Press Releases

(Appleton, WI –) Fox Valley Technical College is excited to host the spring commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026. The event will be held Sunday, May 17 at 1:00 p.m. at the UW Oshkosh Kolf Sports Center. It will include formal remarks by several speakers, the presentation of candidates and the conferring of degrees.

Fox Valley Technical College is proud to welcome Chris Hess, President and Chief Executive Officer of Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW), as the Spring 2026 commencement speaker. Since stepping into his role in 2018, Hess has led Goodwill NCW with a focus on expanding mission impact and strengthening its mission‑integrated donated goods retail model. Guided

Caitlin Reider Vander Velden has been selected as the recipient of Fox Valley Technical College’s 2026 Outstanding Alumni Award. A 2014 graduate of FVTC’s Substance Use Disorder Counseling program, Caitlin has built a career defined by compassion and advocacy for the individuals and communities she serves. Caitlin’s path to FVTC began after realizing a large,

Jacob (Jake) Sterns’ interest in construction began early. At six years old, he could often be found in the backyard sandbox, refusing to leave until his latest project was properly built. After working in agriculture and landscaping throughout high school, Jake traded the fields and hills of Wisconsin for the mountains of Wyoming. While working

APPLETON, Wis. — Fox Valley Technical College has expanded its hands-on learning opportunities with the addition of a 160-acre natural resources property near Hortonville, approximately 15 miles from the college’s Appleton campus. The land, donated to the Fox Valley Technical College Foundation in January, will serve as an outdoor classroom for students in the college’s

Fox Valley Technical College is strengthening Wisconsin’s transportation workforce thanks to new state funding that will help more students earn their Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). As part of a statewide investment announced by Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, FVTC received $28,983 to assist 28 individuals in obtaining their

APPLETON, WI — The Go Baby Go! Fox Valley program celebrated a major milestone as it delivered its 99th and 100th customized ride-on cars to two Neenah brothers with special health care needs. Go Baby Go! is a partnership between Children’s Wisconsin and Fox Valley Technical College that provides free, modified electric ride-on cars to

APPLETON, Wi., March 18, 2026—A large milestone is approaching for the Go Baby Go! program in Northeastern Wisconsin. On March 20th, partners from Fox Valley Technical College and Children’s Wisconsin will deliver its 99th and 100th custom mobility vehicles to two brothers from Neenah.  These specially designed, adaptive ride-in cars give children a new way to move and interact with friends and family, helping them gain greater independence. This event marks an important milestone for the program, which customizes

APPLETON, WI – One hour. Two burners. Three courses. Yes, Chef! Several of the most skilled high school culinary and hospitality students from around the state will be at Fox Valley Technical College on Thursday, March 12 for the 2026 Wisconsin ProStart® Invitational. The Wisconsin Restaurant Association leads the high-energy competition, which features 13 culinary