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After nearly a decade practicing law in a small firm, Jeff Meverden found himself drawn to the classroom. Today, as the Department Chair for the Legal Studies/Paralegal and Digital Court Reporter programs, he brings real-world experience into every course he teaches, bridging theory and practice in a way that resonates with aspiring legal professionals. Jeff

“I was in this classroom doing the scenario, and the next thing I remember is Les James yelling at me to wake up… wake up.” Longtime Emergency Medical Services (EMS) adjunct instructor Karl Arps recounts the moment when life took a dramatic turn for him and his students. He was in the back of a

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

Located 15 miles from FVTC’s Appleton campus, at a bend in the road just south of Hortonville, 160 acres of land teems with life. Ponds, meadows and lush native habitats support a variety of wildlife and plants. This spot has been a well-loved refuge for more than 50 years, and in January 2026, it was

From 18 applications to three presenters, a new winner of the Fox Trap Pitch Event was chosen Friday, April 9! Organized by the FVTC Business division with support from American National Bank and the Fox Valley Technical College Foundation, current students from all program areas had the opportunity to pitch their unique business ideas to

With its calming presence and compassionate touch, therapeutic massage is taking on a larger role in how today’s healthcare supports healing and well‑being. In a recent Focus on Careers interview on WHBY, department chair and lead instructor Amy Gafner joined host Hayley Tenpas for a conversation about how FVTC prepares students for meaningful and in-demand

Fox Valley Technical College received a 2025 Paragon Award from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) at the council’s national conference in March 2026 in Washington, D.C.  The college won a gold award in the Outdoor Signage/Displays category, recognizing the FVTC Marketing team for its work on the updated decals and paint on a