Here to elevate my family
Mike Hagel didn’t come to NWTC just for a degree – he came to build a better life for his wife and five children. He now serves as NWTC’s 2025 WTCS Student Ambassador.
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Here to elevate confidence
From self-doubt to self-assured, NWTC College of STEM student Cassie Cornelius is using her voice and her education to uplift others.
'The respect you earn comes from the work you do'
In honor of International Women in Engineering Day, we’re shining a spotlight on four 2025 NWTC graduates who are breaking barriers and building futures in engineering.
Eggs, gravel, and glory: NWTC wins robotics challenge
Four EET students alongside their two instructors win the 2025 WTCS Robotics Challenge in Madison, Wis.
‘The robots have taken over my life’: Automation Engineering Technology student spotlight
Automation Engineering Technology student brings his classroom knowledge and skills to the world of BattleBots.
After earning degree locally, electro-mechanical grad spreads his wings
Sam Noll started his college journey at a four-year university in fall 2019, envisioning a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
Driven by a creative force: 3D Printing expands career possibilities for Prototype & Design student
As a student at NWTC, Matthew Paider is majoring in prototyping and design, but it’s clear his passion for creative, hands-on work began long ago.
New CAD Fundamentals certificate allows students to get a drafting job
Flexible new certificate allows learners to get drafting skills when it fits their schedule.
NWTC is using innovative technologies to enhance student learning
New technologies, like virtual reality and 3D printing, are being integrated into NWTC's curriculum to help provide more realistic and immersive training opportunities for students.
The Bald Eagle Podcast: Prototype and Design
Host Andrew Mertig is joined by Jonathan Ries and Andy Nooyen to discuss what Prototype & Design is and what opportunities are available in this unique career field.
The Bald Eagle Podcast: Industry 4.0
Host Andrew Mertig is joined by Jill Thiede, NWTC Associate Dean for Trades & Engineering Technology, to discuss what Industry 4.0 is, career fields being impacted, and what NWTC is doing.
Prototype program will teach high school students
High school students can learn the art and science that goes into prototypes through a new workshop at NWTC.