Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College is celebrating another milestone this fall, reporting its highest enrollment in school history as the institution continues expanding the number of skilled graduates entering South Dakota’s workforce.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) is experiencing a period of unprecedented growth and innovation, expanding its footprint both academically and within the Watertown community. In a recent interview, LATC President Tiffany Sanderson detailed a flurry of new initiatives, ranging from highly anticipated community events to pioneering academic programs designed to meet the state’s pressing workforce needs.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Lake Area Technical College (LATC) Foundation hosted its annual scholarship luncheon, bringing together recipients, donors, faculty, and state education leaders to celebrate student achievement and the transformational power of philanthropic support.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The landscape near Lake Area Technical College (LATC) is about to change drastically. Local leaders, college officials, and community members gathered this week to celebrate the official groundbreaking of Lake Area Lofts, a 110-unit residential housing project designed to support the region’s increasing student and professional populations.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College has earned provisional accreditation for its Nursing Simulation Center from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), placing LATC among a select group of accredited healthcare simulation programs worldwide.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College has officially welcomed its first class of Dental Hygiene students after receiving initial accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). According to the college’s announcement, LATC is now the only institution in South Dakota offering an Associate of Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Downtown Watertown will come alive next month as Lake Area Technical College welcomes students back for the second annual Rock the Block, a free outdoor concert and community celebration set for Wednesday, September 9 on Maple Street next to the Goss Opera House.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board approved several property‑related items Monday night, including a contingency increase for the Ag Commodities Trading Lab, a construction change order, and new simulation mannequins for both the Nursing and Surgical Technology programs. All items were presented under Agenda Item 4.2 – Property by LATC President Tiffany Sanderson.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - With classes set to begin August 24, the Watertown School Board moved through a series of personnel actions Monday night, approving resignations, contract recommendations, and a key hiring authorization for the college’s newly accredited Dental Hygiene program.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Lake Area Technical College Foundation has announced the return of the Feuerstein Series, a long‑running community seminar established in 2000 by Lew Feuerstein, family, and friends in memory of his late wife, Dee Feuerstein. Dee, a well‑known Watertown educator and businesswoman, is remembered for her commitment to personal growth, leadership, and community service. Although Lew passed away in April 2023, the beloved series conti

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a direct response to a critical workforce shortage impacting rural healthcare facilities across the state, the South Dakota Board of Technical Education has unanimously approved a substantive program application for a new Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Radiologic Technology at Lake Area Technical College (LATC).

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College has announced two key additions to its leadership team, further strengthening the college’s focus on student success, community engagement, and regional workforce development.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board on Monday approved its annual facility lease agreement for Lake Area Technical College’s nursing cohort located at Capital City Campus in Pierre.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board on Monday unanimously approved a $92,000 furniture purchase for Lake Area Technical College’s new Ag Commodity Risk Management Lab, following last month’s construction bid award for the facility.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College will move forward with plans to expand its fixed‑wing pilot training fleet after the Watertown School Board on Monday authorized the college to seek bids for an additional Cessna 172 aircraft.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College reported 617 students enrolled for the Summer 2026 term, a figure that aligns closely with projections and reflects a minor shift in dual‑credit scheduling rather than a drop in demand. LATC President Tiffany Sanderson presented the update Monday night during the Watertown School Board meeting.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College’s Class of 2026 is one of the most diverse and far‑reaching in the institution’s history, with 883 students eligible to walk at graduation and representation spanning nearly every corner of South Dakota and beyond.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College continues to post some of the strongest graduate outcomes in the region, reporting a 99% placement rate for the Class of 2025 and some of the fastest degree earn‑back times in the school’s history. The findings were presented Monday night during a detailed update to the Watertown School Board.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College reported strong revenues and stable cash flow during its May 2026 financial period, according to a detailed update presented to the Watertown School Board. The report covered general fund activity, special education spending, K‑12 nutrition services, LATC enterprise operations, and the employee benefit trust.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Agriculture remains one of the most vital yet inherently high-risk industries in the Midwest. Recognizing the critical importance of rapid emergency response on farms, ranches, and agribusinesses, Lake Area Technical College (LATC) has partnered with Corteva Agriscience to arm the next generation of agricultural professionals with vital, life-saving skills.