Next Magazine

NEXT Magazine is a semi-annual publication sharing the stories of Moraine Park students, faculty and the communities we serve.

Our Fall/Winter 2026 issue highlights the people, partnerships and programs making a difference across the district. Inside, you’ll find stories celebrating our 2025 Business Partner Award recipients, a look at Community Education courses, updates on referendum-funded projects and the inspiring journey of our District Student Ambassador. The issue also features reflections from two retirees, a spotlight on the Surgical Technology program, a story showcasing women in IT and an alumni success story.

Explore the stories and videos below to see the impact of Moraine Park across our district.

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Stories – Fall/Winter 2026 Issue

Business & Industry

Partnerships That Power Progress

August 1, 2026

Tech is Progress— Strong partnerships are essential to building a skilled workforce, and Moraine Park Technical College celebrates the organizations and individuals that help make that possible.

Community

Inspiring Confidence in the Kitchen

August 1, 2026

Tech is Community— The path to becoming a culinary instructor wasn’t a straight line for Alicia Aggas.

Faculty and Staff

A Legacy of Learning and Giving

August 1, 2026

Tech is Rewarding— Whether guiding adults toward a high school credential, preparing students for college coursework or teaching inside the Fond du Lac County Jail, Kathy Mueller built a...

College

Referendum Update

August 1, 2026

Tech is Supportive— Health and Human Services Wing and Horicon Moraine Park Technical College’s new Health and Human Services wing on the Fond du Lac Campus is now welcoming students...

Academics

Training Tomorrow’s Surgical Technologists

August 1, 2026

Tech is Precision— Before a surgeon makes the first incision, the operating room is already in motion.

Academics

Women Find Their Place in IT at Moraine Park

August 1, 2026

Tech is Empowering— As the demand for skilled technology professionals continues to grow, more women are finding their place in information technology programs at Moraine Park Technical College.