MATC Matters

This past week was a big week for MATC and tech college-related news in the local media. Attached is a compilation of stories. All articles (listed below) are incorporated into one matc-in-the-news attachment (PDF: 4.7MB)
(1) Wisconsin State Journal
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
“Technical college faculty is well paid”

(2) Channel3000.com
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Student in critical condition after hit-and-run, “As a 20-year-old Madison Area Technical College student clings to life. . .”

(3) Westfield School District
Monday, March 12, 2007
“Entry-Level Firefighter Course Offered to Local High School Students”

(4) The Capital Times
Saturday, March 10, 2007
“Women in IT Expo at MATC Wednesday”

(5) The Badger Herald
Friday, March 9, 2007
“The degree would be broken down so two-thirds of the curriculum would be offered by the technical colleges. . .”

(6) The Capital Times
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Athena Winner Advocate for “little people,” “. . .and learned to speak English at MATC. . .”

(7) WKOW TV 27
Sunday, March 4, 2007
“Spanish Speakers Turn to MATC for English Help”

(8) Wisconsin State Journal
Saturday, March 3, 2007
“Three Madison Area Technical College basketball players were named to the Wisconsin Junior College Athletic Association all-state team. . .”
“Construction career event held”

(9) Madison Times
February 23-March 1, 2007
Minority Health Care Scholarship Program, “. . . up to $2500 annually for minority students enrolled full-time. . .MATC. . .”

(10) MATC Wood Moves
The Inaugural Edition March 2007
“E-news from the Cabinetmaking & Millwork Program at Madison Area Technical College”

(11) UMOJA
March 2007
African American Black Business Association, “. . .benefit from one-on-one business coaching and attend business classes at MATC.”