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Friday | May 15, 2026

Celebrating the Class of 2026

It’s almost time! 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.

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Monday | May 11, 2026

It’s Time to Celebrate the Class of 2026

(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.

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Wednesday | May 6, 2026

Celebrating Our Grads: Spring 2026 Commencement Student Speaker Nominees

As we prepare to celebrate commencement, we’re shining a light on the students who help make FVTC such a vibrant and inspiring place to learn. Faculty and staff nominated eight outstanding students for the role of Spring 2026 Commencement Student Speaker, recognizing their leadership and involvement on campus. Although only one was selected to represent

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Monday | April 27, 2026

Chris Hess Named Spring Commencement Speaker

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

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Wednesday | April 22, 2026

From Sandbox to Summit: Meet Student Speaker Jacob Sterns

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

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Friday | December 19, 2025

Ten Years Later Chef Kate Proves How Plan B Can Lead to Extraordinary Success

When Kate Konen first spoke as the student commencement speaker at Fox Valley Technical College in 2015, she was a graduate with big dreams and a plan to build a better future for her family. A decade later, she’s back. But this time, the chef is back as an alum with a story that spans

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Wednesday | December 17, 2025

Winter Commencement Recap & Photo Gallery

On Friday, December 12, Fox Valley Technical College hosted its Winter 2025 Commencement Ceremony at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton. Chris Dexter, a graduate of the part-time Associate Degree Nursing program, delivered the student commencement address. Kate Konen, Culinary Solutions Chef at Jones Dairy Farm delivered the community commencement address. Kate made FVTC

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Friday | December 12, 2025

Celebrating the Class of 2025

Fox Valley Technical College will host its Winter 2025 Commencement Ceremony at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 12 at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. The event will celebrate graduates, their families and invited guests. It will include formal remarks by several speakers, the presentation of candidates, and the conferring of degrees. Chris Dexter, a

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Thursday | December 11, 2025

Shout-Out to Our Student Speaker Nominees

It’s a week to celebrate our students as we prepare for commencement. We’re proud to recognize four outstanding individuals who were nominated by FVTC faculty and staff for the honor of serving as the 2025 Winter Commencement Speaker. Paula Grambsch, Kimberly Henley, LeAnn Wierzba, and Vaab Xiong each represent the dedication and spirit of Fox