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Mid-State Technical College launches Mid-State Meat Market: A new public-facing store showcasing student craftsmanship

Mid-State announces the opening of the Mid-State Meat Market, an exciting new venture where the public can purchase premium meats crafted by students.

Mid-State opens spring registration

Registration is now open for Mid-State Technical College’s Spring 2026 semester, offering a wide range of credit and non-credit courses.

Mid-State offers festive lineup of holiday continuing education classes

Mid-State Technical College is spreading holiday cheer this season with a creative and flavorful lineup of continuing education classes.

Mid-State Technical College brings national leadership experience to central Wisconsin

Mid-State Technical College will host one of the world’s most respected leadership development experiences, Leadercast: Legacy of Impact, this December.

Wisconsin Rapids Campus of Mid-State Technical College

The Aspen Institute names Mid-State Technical College as Top 200 U.S. Community College eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize

The Aspen Institute has named Mid-State as one of 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

Main entrance to the Wisconsin Rapids Campus of Mid-State Technical College

Commission on Dental Accreditation seeks input for Mid-State Technical College Dental Hygienist program

Mid-State Technical College is seeking accreditation by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) for its upcoming Dental Hygienist program. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Mid-State instructor co-edits new book on open pedagogy

Mid-State instructor Kelly Soczka Steidinger has co-edited and authored a chapter in a new open instructional book highlighting innovative educational practices.

Students operate a CNC machine in Mid-State Technical College’s AMETA Center.

Mid-State Technical College celebrates manufacturing month with growth, innovation and community connections

Mid-State celebrates Manufacturing Month with events highlighting the region’s strong manufacturing heritage, program growth and expanding partnerships.

Mid-State Technical College Named Top Technical College in Wisconsin 2025

Mid-State Technical College has been recognized as Wisconsin’s Top Technical College for 2025 by Education Insider magazine. The award honors Mid-State’s strong reputation among students, employers and peers across the state as well as its continued commitment to workforce development and community partnership.

Mid-State Technical College staff and Adams County Fire District leadership look on while Rick Anderson, dean of Mid-State’s Adams Campus and School of Public Safety, helps Fire Chief Rodger Lauritzen of the Adams County Fire District cut the ribbon on the site of the Adams County Fire District Training Center in Adams, Oct. 8, 2025.

Mid-State Technical College celebrates dual milestones in Adams: fire training center opening and campus expansion groundbreaking

Mid-State Technical College marked two major milestones in Adams on Wednesday, Oct. 8, with the ribbon-cutting for the new Adams County Fire District Training Center and a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of programming at Mid-State’s Adams Campus.

From left: John Iaia, Lenovo head of strategic alliances and ventures, presents Mid-State Technical College Dean of Applied Technology Ryan Kawski with the College’s runner-up award in Transfr’s Trailblazer Power of Partnership competition. The award was presented during Transfr’s XR Futures conference in New York City on Oct. 6.

Mid-State Technical College named runner-up for national partnership award

Mid-State Technical College has been named runner-up for Transfr’s Trailblazer Power of Partnership Award, recognizing the College’s collaborations to build and equip the Wayne H. Bushman Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, and Apprenticeship (AMETA™) Center.

Mid-State Technical College launches Mid-State Meat Market: A new public-facing store showcasing student craftsmanship

Mid-State announces the opening of the Mid-State Meat Market, an exciting new venture where the public can purchase premium meats crafted by students.

Mid-State opens spring registration

Registration is now open for Mid-State Technical College’s Spring 2026 semester, offering a wide range of credit and non-credit courses.

Mid-State offers festive lineup of holiday continuing education classes

Mid-State Technical College is spreading holiday cheer this season with a creative and flavorful lineup of continuing education classes.

Mid-State Technical College brings national leadership experience to central Wisconsin

Mid-State Technical College will host one of the world’s most respected leadership development experiences, Leadercast: Legacy of Impact, this December.

‘Capture the Campus’ returns to Mid-State Technical College

Mid-State Technical College’s Capture the Campus competition is returning to the Stevens Point campus on Saturday, May 4. The day-long event invites teams of students to solve security- and technology-themed challenges and puzzles while capturing "flags" to earn points. At the end of the day, the teams with the most points win prizes. Capture the Campus is free and open to Mid-State students as well as high-school students in grades 9–12. Lunch and refreshments are provided.

Mid-State’s free summer Metal Mania program adds advanced option

Mid-State Technical College will again offer its summer Metal Mania program to include both the regular, introductory level as well as a new advanced option for those continuing their training as a machinist. Students who successfully complete the free eight-week offerings earn transferable college credits.

Mid-State’s summer term includes flexible options to help students accelerate degree progress

Registration is now open for Mid-State Technical College’s summer term beginning on June 3. A total of 124 classes are available with start dates in June and July, making it possible for both Mid-State students and those attending other colleges to catch up on classes missed or get ahead.

Mid-State’s Dr. Shelly Mondeik receives PTK Paragon Award for New Presidents

Mid-State Technical College President Dr. Shelly Mondeik has been recognized with the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) Paragon Award for New Presidents. Dr. Mondeik was presented with the award during PTK’s annual convention, PTK Catalyst 2019, in Orlando, Florida, April 4–6. Dr. Mondeik is one of just 25 college presidents nationwide honored with the award, which 500 college presidents were eligible to receive.