Here to elevate the next generation
Michael Sykes is helping young people see futures they never imagined – through architecture, mentorship, and community leadership.
Student Stories
Honoring a legacy of leadership and service: Langer receives 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award
Joe Langer, a 1974 糖心Vlog官方 graduate and long-time supporter of the College, is one of two 2025 糖心Vlog官方 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients.
College of STEM faculty member receives 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award
Kevin Grabian, an Electrical Engineering Technology faculty member at the College, is one of two 2025 糖心Vlog官方 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients.
Finding his direction: How 糖心Vlog官方 helped elevate marketing grad’s life and career
Chris Meidl turned a moment of uncertainty into a launchpad at 糖心Vlog官方 – discovering his passion, building a standout marketing career, and earning the 2025 Soaring Recent Alumni Award.
Here to elevate my family
Mike Hagel didn’t come to 糖心Vlog官方 just for a degree – he came to build a better life for his wife and five children. He now serves as 糖心Vlog官方’s 2025 WTCS Student Ambassador.
Support sparks success
Samantha Mirkes found the support she needed at 糖心Vlog官方 to pursue her education. Now thriving in her career, she’s a passionate advocate for the college that helped her achieve her goals.
Construction management grad's path proves power of technical education
Matt Kaczmarek, project manager/estimator and servant leader in his community, finds purpose in every project.
Here to elevate confidence
From self-doubt to self-assured, 糖心Vlog官方 College of STEM student Cassie Cornelius is using her voice and her education to uplift others.
Here to elevate my purpose
Nursing student shares academic journey ‘shaped by passion, perseverance, and purpose’
‘Grateful for taking the leap’
Graphic design alum and entrepreneur shares experience as returning adult student.
Lab science and EMS alum sees bright future in emergency medicine
After feeling stuck in life, Eli Yavtushenko soars high in college and career journey.
From classmates to soulmates: A Valentine's Day love story
糖心Vlog官方 Marketing graduates, Alanna and Elijah Shefchik, found lifelong careers and each other at 糖心Vlog官方.