Gateway Technical College Here's what residents want in Gateway Technical College's next president RYAN PATTERSON Nov 26, 2025 Nov 26, 2025 Updated Dec 29, 2025 × RYAN PATTERSON Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save RACINE — Area residents want the next Gateway Technical College president to be a collaborative, visionary leader.kAm%92E H2D E96 7665324< 7C@> D6G6C2= A6@A=6 |@?52J 27E6C?@@? 5FC:?8 2 AF3=:4 =:DE6?:?8 D6DD:@?]k^Am Gateway Technical College’s Lake Building, 1001 Lake Ave., Racine. 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A=246]k^AmkAm“(6’C6 :? 23@FE 2D 8@@5 2 A@D:E:@? 2D E96 E649?:42= 4@==686 4@F=5 36 :?[” %25=@4< D2:5] “(6’C6 2 9:89\42=:36C E62> E92E’D >@G:?8 7@CH2C5[ 2?5 H6’C6 =@@<:?8 E@ A=F8 :? E96 ?6IE A6CD@? E92E 42? <66A E92E >@>6?EF> C@==:?8 2?5 A@DD:3=J E2<6 FD E@ E96 ?6IE =6G6=]”k^Am Ten photos of Gateway Technical College's Racine open house Hundreds of people gathered Wednesday for an open house event at Gateway Technical College’s Racine campus. 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 Mar 4, 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 1 hr ago 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. 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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.
Year in Review 2025: Gateway Technical College seeking new leader Morgan Phillips started as Gateway interim president July 1 and will lead the college through the end of June 2026.
