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Taking Charge: Checota Scholar Graduates at 18 With MATC Technical Diploma and We Energies Job

By the end of May, at the tender age of 18, Larelle Jackson will be well educated and economically mobile: He’ll have a technical diploma...

Never Forget: Thanks to MATC, Outstanding Degree Graduate Envisions A Bright Future

For his extensive academic achievements and exemplary involvement at the college and in the community, Mustafa Yusof was selected as the...

Lending an Ear: MATC Early Childhood Education Graduate Wins Spring 2026 President’s Award

And for her powerful empathy, academic achievements and exemplary community service, Quiana Wilder was named the winner of the MATC...

New Chapter: MATC Entrepreneurship Graduate Creating App to Connect Book Lovers

MATC student Miracle Martin, who will earn a technical diploma in Entrepreneurship in May, has created BookBlend, a unique book community that...

Powerful Connection: MATC and We Energies Host Community Day at Metcalfe Park Training Site

We Energies Community Day was held Wednesday, April 28 at Milwaukee Area Technical College's Electrical Power Distribution (EPD) training...

MATC and State Officials Create New Commercial Building Inspector Apprenticeship

Milwaukee Area technical College, along with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) and the Wisconsin Department of...

Hitting Pay Dirt: MATC Landscape Horticulture Students Blossom at National Competition

A dozen Milwaukee Area Technical College students recently participated at the 50th annual National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC), with...

MATC Celebrates Rich Tapestry of Arab History, Culture and Societal Contributions

Milwaukee Area Technical College recognized and celebrated the rich tapestry of Arab history, culture and societal contributions at several events...

Delivering Nourishment: MATC Nutrition Student Named New WTCS State Ambassador

Daniela Reyes, a student in MATC's Nutrition and Dietetic Technician associate degree program, will represent MATC as a state ambassador to...

City Connector: MATC Alum Working To Make Milwaukee Smarter

Milwaukee Area Technical College alum Steve Glynn is a successful writer, podcaster, entrepreneur, innovator, community builder, marketing...

Off and Running: Work Begins on MATC’s Athletic and Training Facility in Milwaukee’s Deer District

The countdown to a new athletic and training facility, a leisurely, three-minute stroll from MATC’s Downtown Milwaukee Campus, started...

Unified Front: Teamwork and Knowledge Needed To Keep MATC Campuses Safe

Keeping Milwaukee Area Technical College safe and secure is a team effort, and MATC students, faculty, staff and outside law enforcement officials...

Finding a Spark: MPS Students Check Out Careers at MATC

Nearly 1,500 sophomores from 20 Milwaukee Public Schools high schools came to Milwaukee Area Technical College on Thursday, March 19, to get...

Dreams Dashed: MATC Men’s Basketball Team Season Ends at NJCAA National Tournament

The Milwaukee Area Technical College men’s basketball team won’t be bringing home any hardware from the National Junior College...

In the Spotlight: WISN News Anchor Diana Gutiérrez Shares Her Story With Students at MATC

WISN TV news anchor Diana Gutiérrez shared her personal story of perseverance and professional achievement with Milwaukee Area Technical...

Seat at the Table: MATC Strengthens Sense of Community During Islamic Holy Month of Ramadan

Nearly 200 MATC students, faculty and staff, along with community members, shared iftar at the Oak Creek Campus on Monday, March 9, and another 150...

Paradise Found: MATC Alum Operates Nation’s Only Tiki-Themed Barber Shop

Nestled inside Serendipity Hair Salon, in St. Francis is a different world: An enchanting sanctuary of bamboo, carved tiki statues and fanciful bac...

Good Job: MATC Students Connect With Southeastern Wisconsin Employers at Career Fair

On Wednesday, March 3, more than 250 MATC students who attended the Career and Internship Fair, sponsored by the college’s CareerHub, which...

Opinion: We must rethink how and when we prepare people for work

Milwaukee Area Technical College President Dr. Anthony Cruz wrote an opinion piece on dual enrollment that appeared in the Milwaukee Journal...

MATC Events Connect Students and Community to Classrooms and Careers

Milwaukee Area Technical College recently displayed its commitment to fostering student success by hosting a career fashion show, where students...

Branching Out: MATC Students and Staff Trace Their Family Roots

On Wednesday, Feb. 25, members of the African American Genealogical Society of Milwaukee showed two dozen MATC students and staff how to research...

Ironing Out the Details: MATC Students Get Tips on Interview Attire and Prep

On Wednesday, February 18, Milwaukee Area Technical College students learned that details matter when dressing for success. The college’s...

Getting Things Done: MATC Well Represented on Milwaukee Business Journal’s 2026 Power Players list

Four people with Milwaukee Area Technical College, including MATC President Dr. Anthony Cruz, made the Milwaukee Business Journal’s 2026...

Living Proof: MATC Formed Foundation for Attorney’s Career

Joanna Fraczek grew up and attended law school in Poland, moved to Wisconsin in 2009, and, most importantly in her judgment, earned an associate...

Passion and Purpose: MATC Student Receives Scholarship That Supports Future Entrepreneurs

Kalyn Harris’ energetic drive, community spirit and determination to make a difference were rewarded this month when the MATC student...