Wisconsin's Technical Colleges

Congratulations to Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (Southwest Tech's) newest president, Dr. Jeremy Pickard!

Dr. Pickard served as vice chancellor of academic affairs at Eastern Iowa Community College, and he will begin his new role just over the state border, in Southwest Wisconsin, on July 1, 2026. Chris Prange, chair of Southwest Tech's district board, described Pickard as a thoughtful, collaborative leader.

Welcome to the Wisconsin Technical College System, Dr. Pickard!
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Parents, grandparents, spouses and partners, babies, children, friends; you should all be recognized for contributing to your graduate's success as they walk across the stage and accept their diploma. You have helped support and cheer them on. You've made sacrifices so they could put in the time, blood, sweat and tears that it took to get here. We see you too, and we salute your contributions as we cheer on the graduates!

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