Dr. ANTHONY CRUZ
President of Milwaukee Area Technical College
Dr. Anthony Cruz was unanimously selected as 11th president of Milwaukee Area Technical College in May 2024 by the MATC District Board of Directors and began his tenure in July 2024.
He previously served as president of the Kendall Campus of Miami Dade College in Florida.
During his 28 years of higher education experience, Dr. Cruz has used his expertise to increase educational opportunities, enrich the student experience and bolster student success. He has held leadership roles such as campus president, vice chancellor, vice president, and dean at several community colleges and universities.
These valuable experiences have given him a profound understanding of the complexity of the higher education landscape and the opportunity to celebrate the rich diversity of the unique backgrounds and perspectives of the students, faculty and staff that he has served. He works collaboratively with community partners to build pathways and initiatives that remove barriers to student success. Dr. Cruz is committed to creating innovative approaches to reduce the skills gap and increase the number of college graduates.
He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Florida International University, a Master in Public Administration from Florida State University and a doctorate in higher education from Florida International University.
Office of the President
Downtown Milwaukee Campus
700 West State Street
Room M200
414-297-6322
MATC Presidential History
Robert L. Cooley 1912 - 1940
William F. Rasche 1940 - 1958
George A. Parkinson 1958 - 1968
William L. Ramsey 1968 - 1981
Rus F. Slicker 1981 - 1990
Barbara Holmes 1990 - 1992
John R. Birkholz 1992 - 2001
Darnell E. Cole 2001 - 2009
Michael L. Burke 2010 - 2014
Vicki J. Martin 2014 - 2024
Anthony Cruz - 2024 -