Dr. ANTHONY CRUZ
President of Milwaukee Area Technical College
Dr. Anthony Cruz is the 11th president of Milwaukee Area Technical College, Wisconsin’s largest technical college and one of the most diverse higher education institutions in the Midwest. He began his tenure in July 2024.
Dr. Cruz is driving a caring culture centered on equity and excellence that puts students f irst and celebrates employees who provide exemplary service, welcomes direct input on major issues from students, faculty and staff, and strengthens connections to district residents, regional business partners and other educational institutions.
He is leading the launch of the college’s next five-year strategic plan, championed a successful partnership with the City of Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Bucks, and J Jeffers & Co. to provide the college with its first new athletic facility in decades, and engaged the campus community and business community partners through Presidential Roundtables and Voice of the College Live sessions.
Before coming to MATC, Dr. Cruz served as president of the Kendall Campus of Miami Dade College in Florida. He has 28 years of higher education experience, serving as vice chancellor, vice president, and dean at several community colleges and universities. Dr. Cruz has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Florida International University, a Master of Public Administration from Florida State University and a doctorate in higher education from Florida International University.
Office of the President
Downtown Milwaukee Campus
700 West State Street
Room M200
414-297-6322
matcpresident@matc.edu
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MATC Presidential History
Robert L. Cooley 1912 - 1940
William F. Rasche 1940 - 1958
George A. Parkinson 1958 - 1968
William L. Ramsey 1968 - 1981
Rus F. Slicker 1981 - 1990
Barbara Holmes 1990 - 1992
John R. Birkholz 1992 - 2001
Darnell E. Cole 2001 - 2009
Michael L. Burke 2010 - 2014
Vicki J. Martin 2014 - 2024
Anthony Cruz - 2024 -