Milwaukee Area Technical College

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In my first year here at MATC, I have come to appreciate the college's substantial commitment to sustainability and carbon neutrality...

'The Happiness Project' Topic of Dec. 1 Book Club Discussion, Film & Contest at Mequon Campus

Information Sessions for MATC's IT Network Specialist Accelerated Program Scheduled for Dec. 1

Gingerbread Houses Made by MATC Baking Production/Pastry Arts Students on Display at Milwaukee Public Market Dec. 3-9

MATC Students Provide Unique Service to U.S. Army Milwaukee Recruiting Battalion at Annual Training Conference

In July 2010, Milwaukee Area Technical College received a $526,937 three-year grant from the National Science Foundation to increase the number of students transitioning to baccalaureate degrees in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) fields through its Biochemical Excellence in Science and Technology (BEST) program.

MPS Students Take "Smart Path" to Acceptance into MATC Programs

More than 50 students from Milwaukee Public Schools took part in the "Smart Path" program at MATC over the summer. Funded by MPS and run by MATC, "Smart Path" was designed to help improve the students' mathematics, English and workplace skills.

"GYM Project" Teaches Youth from Greater New Birth Church to Live Healthier Lives

MATC physical education instructor Judy Springer and students in her "Active Approach to Fitness and Wellness" class worked with many other volunteers to start a fitness and nutrition program for the youth group at Milwaukee's Greater New Birth Church.

Julie Liotta's Enthusiasm for Language Helps Break Down Learning Barriers for GED Students

MATC Instructor Julie Liotta's gift for languages, ability to relate to students and dedication help make her a very successful teacher. She teaches GED classes in English and Spanish at one of MATC's community-based organization partners -- Milwaukee Achiever Literacy Services.

Rishi Kapoor has come back to MATC to do advanced studies with the cutting-edge five axis machining center in the Energy Conservation and Advanced Manufacturing Center at the Oak Creek Campus.

MATC Uses Innovative Approach for Digital Life Drawing Class

MATC's Digital Life Drawing course is believed to be the first of its kind in the nation. Students work on Wacom Cintaq monitors rather than traditional sketchbooks and the technology has resulted in rapid improvement throughout the semester. The course was the creation of instructors Tim Decker and Brian Mennenoh.