Western Dakota Technical College

The students and faculty of Western Dakota Tech continue to mourn the loss of president Ann Bolman, who died unexpectedly late last month. In the meantime, business and learning must continue.

Enrollment is up at South Dakota’s technical schools. That, according to the state Board of Technical Education chair, bucks nationwide trade school trends.

State education leaders say Western Dakota Tech’s leadership is stable following the passing of its president.

Christine Goldsmith has been named acting president after former president Ann Bolman passed away unexpectedly last month.

Ann Bolman had a 25-year career in the field of education, including a long teaching tenure in Texas and spending the last nine years in her current role at WDT.

Western Dakota Tech in Rapid City now offers a foot in the door for students interested in criminal justice.

The state board of technical education has approved a new location for Western Dakota Tech - but postsecondary education continue to face challenges hindering growth in the area.

What is the best way to address criminal justice issues like recidivism and crowded jails? One program in Pennington County – IGNITE – aims to prove education is one of the best pathways to a better future.

A new program linking Pennington County educators and law enforcement aims to make second chances more valuable.

Through a new program called IGNITE, Pennington County is changing its perspective on learning behind bars.