Mid-State Technical College to host Tactical Strength & Readiness Symposium for public safety professionals
Mid-State Technical College’s Workforce & Economic Development division is proud to host the Tactical Strength & Readiness Symposium, a two-day event designed to equip public safety professionals with the tools they need to perform at their best—physically, mentally and under pressure. Taking place July 21–22 at Mid-State’s Wisconsin Rapids Campus, the symposium will bring together expert speakers and practitioners for keynote presentations and interactive breakout sessions focused on resilience,
Nursing graduates recognized in Mid-State’s spring 2026 pinning ceremony
Mid-State Technical College recognized the achievements of its 37 Nursing program graduates in a pinning ceremony May 19 on the Wisconsin Rapids Campus. Graduates were joined by their family and friends at the celebration. The nursing pinning ceremony is a celebratory endcap to a nursing student’s academic journey and a bridge between nursing school and a nursing career. It honors and celebrates nursing students and their path to becoming a nurse. It is also a day of celebration for the nursing faculty
Mid-State celebrates spring 2026 commencement at Wisconsin Rapids Campus
Mid-State Technical College’s spring 2026 graduates were recognized during the College’s biannual commencement ceremony on the Wisconsin Rapids Campus, Saturday, May 16. Out of a class of 780 graduates across the College's campuses, over 250 crossed the stage to receive their diploma. “Now you stand at the threshold of a new chapter,” said Mid-State President Dr. Shelly Mondeik in her address to the graduating class. “My hope is simple for all of you. Use everything that you’ve gained here—the skills
Technical college presidents respond to governor’s budget surplus proposal
College leaders clarify proposal shifts funding rather than creating new long-term investment in workforce education All 16 presidents of the Wisconsin Technical College System (Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Fox Valley Technical College, Moraine Park Technical College, Mid-State Technical College, Northcentral Technical College, Gateway Technical College, Blackhawk Technical College, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, Nicolet Technical College, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Chippewa
Mid-State’s Andrew Dewitt receives statewide safety award
Mid-State Technical College Director of Safety & Security Andrew Dewitt has been named a recipient of the J. Timothy Greene Risk Impact Award, recognizing outstanding leadership in campus safety and risk management across the Wisconsin Technical College System. Presented by Districts Mutual Insurance (DMI), the award honors individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to safety, often through behind-the-scenes efforts that create safer learning environments. Dewitt was recognized for his
Your Wisconsin Rapids Salon Is Profitable — But Is It Financially Healthy?
Effective financial management for beauty salons means doing more than filling the appointment calendar — it means controlling expenses, diversifying revenue, and planning for the months when business slows. According to 2025 industry research, the U.S. beauty salon industry reached $48.0 billion in revenue across 121,144 companies, with average sales of $0.3 million per location. For salon owners in Wisconsin Rapids, the gap between strong revenue and genuine financial stability is where most of the real
