Head west to explore three overlooked Wisconsin travel spots Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Video: Aerial view from a drone of the Mississippi River and Great River Road
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If you want a little taste of the mountains on a getaway, you have to head west. But not as far as you think. Who says Wisconsin doesn’t have mountains?” my mom marveled as we traveled down Highway 14 along the bluffs that tower above the Mississippi River.
We were actually in Minnesota, but her point held. Not 20 minutes before we had been driving along the bluffs on the Wisconsin side of the river.
Western and Viterbo announce transfer agreement
June 3, 2021 11:06 AM Jourdan Vian
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) Students will be able to start learning how to be a teacher at Western Technical College and transfer to Viterbo University under an agreement announced Thursday.
Western, Viterbo and the Wisconsin Technical College System announced a new transfer agreement for students in the Early Childhood Education and Foundations of Teacher Education programs starting this fall.
“Viterbo is proud to build on the exceptional strength of our relationship with Western Technical College and on our deep history and heritage in preparing K-12 educators to provide new, affordable pathways to teacher licensure,” said Sara Cook, vice president for academics at Viterbo. “I am grateful for our relationship with Western and our ability to work together to meet the needs of our students and the school districts of the region.”
Students in two programs offered at Western Technical College or in one of the state's other technical colleges can transfer their credits to continue their education at Viterbo University.
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Viterbo University, and Western Technical College will each receive funding through the American Rescue Plan to help them cope with the financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
“There’s no doubt this past year has been hard on our local colleges, universities, and students. Despite the challenges, our outstanding technical colleges and universities here in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District have continued to provide students with a top-tier education throughout this pandemic,” said U.S. Rep. Ron Kind. “Now, this historic investment through the American Rescue Plan will help provide much-needed relief to these valued institutions, ensuring that they are able to recover from the economic difficulties caused by COVID-19 and build back stronger than ever. The success of our local colleges is integral to the success of our communities, and I will continue to work to support our higher education institutions.