Gateway Technical College Bhatia stepping down from Gateway Technical College board in June From the Recent Gateway Technical College stories series RYAN PATTERSON Feb 2, 2026 Feb 2, 2026 Updated May 11, 2026 × ryan.patterson Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save RACINE — A Gateway Technical College Board member is stepping down later this year.kAm#2> q92E:2 H:== ?@E 2AA=J 7@C C62AA@:?E>6?E E@ E96 3@2C5 H96? 9:D E9C66\J62C E6C> 6?5D :? yF?6]k^AmkAmw6 H2D C62AA@:?E65 :? a_ab E@ 9:D D6G6?E9 E6C> @? E96 v2E6H2J q@2C5]k^Am Bhatia kAmq92E:2 D2:5 96 766=D 96 92D 5@?6 2== 96 42? E@ 96=A =625 E96 4@==686 :? 2 A@D:E:G6 5:C64E:@?]k^AmkAm“xE’D E:>6 E@ >2<6 C@@> 7@C 7C6D9 :562D[ E96 ?6IE 86?6C2E:@? 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Family RYAN PATTERSON Updated Sep 4, 2025 Jamaica Walters, from left, Malaiysha Walters, Shekeniah Walters and Maaliyah Walters attended an open house event Wednesday at Gateway Techni… Crofts RYAN PATTERSON Updated Sep 4, 2025 Jakyra Croft, left, and Romelo Croft were two of the many attendees Wednesday at an open house event at Gateway Technical College’s Racine campus. Lascos RYAN PATTERSON Updated Sep 4, 2025 Sebastian Lasco, left, and Michelle Lasco talk to a staffer Wednesday at an open house event at Gateway Technical College’s Racine campus. Sheena Liggins RYAN PATTERSON Updated Sep 4, 2025 Sheena Liggins, cosmetology student, was one of hundreds of people at an open house event Wednesday at Gateway Technical College’s Racine campus. Shamarea Sims-Davis RYAN PATTERSON Updated Sep 4, 2025 Shamarea Sims-Davis, cosmetology student, talks to an attendee at an open house event Wednesday at Gateway Technical College’s Racine campus. Gateway open house 2025 ryan.patterson Updated Jul 8, 2026 Armstrong, Booker RYAN PATTERSON Updated Sep 4, 2025 Anerria Booker, right, and Naazira Armstrong were two of the attendees Wednesday at an open house event at Gateway Technical College’s Racine campus. Gateway open house RYAN PATTERSON Updated Sep 4, 2025 Hundreds of people gathered Wednesday for an open house event at Gateway Technical College’s Racine campus. Croft RYAN PATTERSON Updated Sep 4, 2025 Jakyra Croft smiles Wednesday at an open house event at Gateway Technical College’s Racine campus. Instructors RYAN PATTERSON Updated Sep 4, 2025 Instructors Robert Dzbinski, left, and Ray Clark talk to attendees Wednesday at an open house event at Gateway Technical College’s Racine campus. Welcome RYAN PATTERSON Updated Sep 4, 2025 Hundreds of people gathered Wednesday for an open house event at Gateway Technical College’s Racine campus. Recent stories by Racine Journal Times reporter Ryan Patterson Updated 15 hrs ago In this Series Recent Gateway Technical College stories Updated May 11, 2026 Gateway Technical College Foundation awards more than $230,000 in scholarships Updated May 11, 2026 Gateway Technical College selects three student ambassadors Feb 15, 2026 Racine, Kenosha county students qualify for state SkillsUSA event 12 updates Previous Next Want to see more like this? Get our local education coverage delivered directly to your inbox. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Applications to serve on Gateway Technical College Board being accepted through Feb. 23 Racine County residents interested in the open Gateway Technical College Board seat must apply by Feb. 23. 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Family RYAN PATTERSON Updated Sep 4, 2025 Jamaica Walters, from left, Malaiysha Walters, Shekeniah Walters and Maaliyah Walters attended an open house event Wednesday at Gateway Techni…
Crofts RYAN PATTERSON Updated Sep 4, 2025 Jakyra Croft, left, and Romelo Croft were two of the many attendees Wednesday at an open house event at Gateway Technical College’s Racine campus.
Lascos RYAN PATTERSON Updated Sep 4, 2025 Sebastian Lasco, left, and Michelle Lasco talk to a staffer Wednesday at an open house event at Gateway Technical College’s Racine campus.
Sheena Liggins RYAN PATTERSON Updated Sep 4, 2025 Sheena Liggins, cosmetology student, was one of hundreds of people at an open house event Wednesday at Gateway Technical College’s Racine campus.
Shamarea Sims-Davis RYAN PATTERSON Updated Sep 4, 2025 Shamarea Sims-Davis, cosmetology student, talks to an attendee at an open house event Wednesday at Gateway Technical College’s Racine campus.
Armstrong, Booker RYAN PATTERSON Updated Sep 4, 2025 Anerria Booker, right, and Naazira Armstrong were two of the attendees Wednesday at an open house event at Gateway Technical College’s Racine campus.
Gateway open house RYAN PATTERSON Updated Sep 4, 2025 Hundreds of people gathered Wednesday for an open house event at Gateway Technical College’s Racine campus.
Croft RYAN PATTERSON Updated Sep 4, 2025 Jakyra Croft smiles Wednesday at an open house event at Gateway Technical College’s Racine campus.
Instructors RYAN PATTERSON Updated Sep 4, 2025 Instructors Robert Dzbinski, left, and Ray Clark talk to attendees Wednesday at an open house event at Gateway Technical College’s Racine campus.
Welcome RYAN PATTERSON Updated Sep 4, 2025 Hundreds of people gathered Wednesday for an open house event at Gateway Technical College’s Racine campus.
Applications to serve on Gateway Technical College Board being accepted through Feb. 23 Racine County residents interested in the open Gateway Technical College Board seat must apply by Feb. 23.
