In this issue of the HERA Connect newsletter, we welcome new HERA chair Dr. Richard Barnhouse, the president and CEO of Waukesha County Technical College. In his message, Dr. Barnhouse reinforces that collaboration in HERA is more important than ever, […]
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WCTC President Barnhouse Named Next Chair of Higher Education Regional Alliance
MILWAUKEE (July 9, 2026) – WCTC President and CEO Dr. Richard Barnhouse has been named the next chair of the Higher Education Regional Alliance of Wisconsin (HERA), the organization announced today. He succeeds Carroll University President Dr. Cindy Gnadinger, who […]
HERA interview: Dr. Richard Barnhouse
Dr. Richard Barnhouse has been the president of Waukesha County Technical College since January 2021. On July 1, 2026, Barnhouse became chair of the Higher Education Regional Alliance of Wisconsin (HERA), succeeding Dr. Cindy Gnadinger, the president of Carroll University. […]
HERA institutions launch 24 microcredential courses to provide new skills in high-demand careers
Backed by $1.5 million in federal funding, Southeastern Wisconsin colleges, universities and partners collaborate to create new online courses that meet emerging workforce needs MILWAUKEE (June 10, 2026) – The Higher Education Regional Alliance of Wisconsin (HERA) and its member […]
HERA Connect Spring 2026: How HERA is serving employers
In March, HERA convened higher education and industry leaders at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to discuss how microcredentials can help solve significant issues for employers — and how HERA institutions can lead the way. To date, HERA has funded 24 […]
