Ritu Raju has served as Gateway Technical College president for more than two years.
Gateway Technical College touts accolades, looks ahead in State of the College address
In that time, she has come to appreciate the beauty and charm of Southeast Wisconsin. That includes the natural environment and, more importantly, the resilience, work ethic and authenticity of the people.
“Your warm welcome and support has more than offset any winter blues that I might have had,” Raju said.
Raju was one of many people who touted Gateway’s diverse offerings Friday during the 2025 State of the College at Haribo Hall in the Madrigano Conference Center.
Speakers extolled the college’s recent accomplishments and outlined exciting future opportunities.
Raju thanked the Gateway staff, board members, foundation and community partners for their dedication in helping the college serve students through its Kenosha, Racine and Elkhorn campuses.
“I am profoundly honored to be entrusted with leading this remarkable institution,” Raju said. “I look forward to serving this community and region in humility and excellence in the years to come, while strengthening the sustainability and relevance of the college.”
Recent success
Recent activities include seven-figure savings for high schoolers through dual credit classes; a connection center in Kenosha that offers additional support services for students; the expansion of health care facilities and degree offerings in Elkhorn; and Gateway being named a Hispanic-serving institution.
Raju was thrilled that Gateway for the second consecutive year led the state’s technical colleges in dual credit courses for area high school students, who saved about $4.58 million in college credits in 2023-24.
Raju said the college also has a vital role in being an economic driver by training students for jobs.
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