Thinking about a new career? Re-imagine your calling at WCC
Kayla Gahagan - December 31, 2022
Considering a career change? Why not now, and why not Washtenaw Community College?
View Post : Thinking about a new career? Re-imagine your calling at WCCtags: Launch Winter 2023, Student Services, Center for Career Success, Student Success, Launch
Health Care Programs: Preparing students to help others
Kayla Gahagan - December 29, 2022
WCC offers an array of certificates and associate degrees allowing students to go directly into the workforce or transfer to a four-year school to continue their education.
View Post : Health Care Programs: Preparing students to help otherstags: December 2022, Health Administration, Nursing, On The Record, Health Care, Physical Therapist Assistant, Cardiac Telemetry, Radiography, Launch, Launch Winter 2023, Sterile Processing, Surgical Technology
ZOLLER investing in WCC and its own future workforce
Fran LeFort - December 29, 2022
ZOLLER is donating more than $200,000 in equipment to train WCC students on state-of-the-art tool measuring and inspection machines while developing a robust apprenticeship program that will hire and train 4-6 students each year for high-demand careers.
View Post : ZOLLER investing in WCC and its own future workforcetags: Workforce Development, Apprenticeships, Launch, Advanced Manufacturing, Apprenticeship Programs, Launch Winter 2023
Hot Jobs: WCC partners with industry to fuel talent pipeline
Fran LeFort - December 29, 2022
WCC has always prioritized its partnerships with industry. But in a market where the need for skilled workers is greater than ever, the relationship seems more and more symbiotic.
View Post : Hot Jobs: WCC partners with industry to fuel talent pipelinetags: Advanced Manufacturing, Launch Winter 2023, Computer Science, Apprenticeship Programs, Launch, Skilled Trades, Apprenticeships, Workforce Development, Robotics
Winter classes at WCC begin January 9
WCC Public Relations - December 23, 2022
Winter classes at Washtenaw Community College will begin January 9, with flexible scheduling options and more than 135 programs to prepare students for rewarding careers that meet local workforce needs or transfer to a university to earn a bachelor’s degree.
View Post : Winter classes at WCC begin January 9tags: Scholarships, December 2022, Registration, enroll, On The Record, Winter 2023
WCC partnering to meet needs of area early care and education providers
Rich Rezler - December 19, 2022
The Michigan Association for the Education of Young People and WCC are partnering to bring high-quality Childhood Development Associate (CDA) credential training to meet the needs of early care and education providers in Southeast Michigan.
View Post : WCC partnering to meet needs of area early care and education providerstags: Child Development, community involvement, Community enrichment
Fall '22 nursing graduates celebrated at pinning ceremony
Rich Rezler - December 16, 2022
Friends and family of the 46-member Fall 2022 graduating class of the WCC nursing program gathered in Towsley Auditorium for a pinning ceremony, a time-honored tradition dating back to the 1880s that represents an initiation into the profession.
View Post : Fall '22 nursing graduates celebrated at pinning ceremonytags: Graduation, Nursing, Student Success, Class of 2022
Veteran entrepreneurs pitch ideas for cash prizes to grow businesses
WCC Public Relations - December 14, 2022
Without quality mentors during key points of his entrepreneurial journey, Phillip Burtell is certain he wouldn’t be where he is today. The 24-year-old Washtenaw Community College student, Army veteran and business owner was named the top winner in last week’s WCC Veteran Business Pitch & Showcase Night.
View Post : Veteran entrepreneurs pitch ideas for cash prizes to grow businessestags: Pitch@WCC, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Center, Veterans, Student Veterans
WCC celebrates STEM Scholar transfers headed to the University of Michigan
WCC Public Relations - December 09, 2022
WCC celebrates STEM Scholars transfers twice a year, once in December and once in April. The six students honored during a reception Friday include Larry Blanchard, Sonja Francisco, Kate Mink, Safia Nur, Fatima Oudelf and David Perry.
View Post : WCC celebrates STEM Scholar transfers headed to the University of Michigantags: Student Success, STEM Scholars Program, On The Record, Transfer, December 2022
WCC Bridge Award goes to Napoleon High School counselor Edwin Payne
Jenelle Franklin - December 09, 2022
Napoleon High School counselor Edwin Payne is the winner of the fourth annual WCC Bridge Award, which honors staff members from local high schools who positively influence students and help then get to college.
View Post : WCC Bridge Award goes to Napoleon High School counselor Edwin Paynetags: WCC Bridge Award, High School Partners Breakfast, Awards, December 2022, On The Record, high school counselors
Washtenaw Community College, Andersen Material Handling partner to provide forklift operator training
WCC Public Relations - December 06, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is partnering with Andersen Material Handling to offer OSHA-compliant forklift operator training.
View Post : Washtenaw Community College, Andersen Material Handling partner to provide forklift operator trainingtags: On The Record, Workforce Development, December 2022, Workforce Training
WCC, Sprinklers Fitters extend partnership to educate, train workforce
Fran LeFort - December 01, 2022
Washtenaw Community College and the Road Sprinkler Fitters of the United Association, Local 669, have extended their partnership to educate and train craftsmen to meet workforce needs.
View Post : WCC, Sprinklers Fitters extend partnership to educate, train workforcetags: Skilled Trades, Workforce Development, United Association, On The Record, Workforce Training, December 2022
WCC instructor highlights innovation at global conference
WCC Public Relations - December 01, 2022
Allen Day, a 24-year faculty member of WCC’s Transportation Technologies department, spoke during the International Conference on Innovation, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (ICIAITEE) held in November.
View Post : WCC instructor highlights innovation at global conferencetags: Automotive Cybersecurity, Transportation Technologies, Faculty Profile, Advanced Transportation Center
WCC joins Small Business Association of Michigan to strengthen workforce development throughout state
Fran LeFort - November 30, 2022
Washtenaw Community College has joined the Small Business Association of Michigan to strengthen workforce development training for small businesses across the state.
View Post : WCC joins Small Business Association of Michigan to strengthen workforce development throughout statetags: December 2022, Workforce Development, Entrepreneurship Center, On The Record
WCC offering 20-day study abroad trip to Italy
Rich Rezler - November 22, 2022
WCC and the Study Abroad Association are offering an interdisciplinary history and archaeology trip to Italy on May 28 through June 16, 2023.
View Post : WCC offering 20-day study abroad trip to Italytags: Archaeology, Study Abroad, History
WCC recognized as 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for student voting
WCC Public Relations - November 16, 2022
WCC has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for making intentional efforts to increase student voter participation.
View Post : WCC recognized as 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for student votingtags: Campus News, Awards, Student Activities
Lifelong mission to serve leads 20-year Army veteran to WCC
Kayla Gahagan - November 10, 2022
Rebekah Spencer experienced the worst of combat, including seeing fellow soldiers killed in action and spending two weeks in a coma herself. At WCC, she's working toward alleviating the harms that humans suffer.
View Post : Lifelong mission to serve leads 20-year Army veteran to WCCtags: Student Veterans, December 2022, Wadhams Veterans Center, On The Record, Student Profile
Public invited to explore WCC programs at Business Department Showcase
WCC Public Relations - November 10, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will showcase its business programs at an open house on campus next week.
View Post : Public invited to explore WCC programs at Business Department Showcasetags: Business and Computer Technologies, Open House, Academic and Career Skills
Washtenaw Community College to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week November 14-18
WCC Public Relations - November 10, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host several events during the U.S. Department of Labor’s eighth annual National Apprenticeship Week November 14-18.
View Post : Washtenaw Community College to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week November 14-18tags: Apprenticeship Programs, Workforce Development, Apprenticeships, Center for Career Success, Academic and Career Skills
Drain line repair closes WCC campus November 8-9
Fran LeFort - November 08, 2022
While on-campus classes are canceled, virtual and online classes will continue to meet. Student Welcome Center, academic advising and other services will continue to be offered virtually.
View Post : Drain line repair closes WCC campus November 8-9tags: Press Release, Campus News
WCC Corrections Academy celebrates Fall 2022 graduates
Rich Rezler - November 05, 2022
Family and friends gathered on the Washtenaw Community College campus Friday to celebrate the graduation of the 11-member WCC Corrections Academy Fall 2022 class.
View Post : WCC Corrections Academy celebrates Fall 2022 graduatestags: December 2022, Public Service Training, Graduation, On The Record, Correctons Academy
Prospective students invited to 'Explore' WCC's campus November 15
WCC Public Relations - November 04, 2022
Prospective Washtenaw Community College (WCC) students are invited to explore the campus and meet with representatives from academic departments, registration, advising and more at the fall Campus Explore on Tuesday, November 15.
View Post : Prospective students invited to 'Explore' WCC's campus November 15tags: Student Services, enroll, tour, Student Activities, financial aid, Campus Events, Campus
Veteran correspondent Tim Skubick to break down election results at Washtenaw Economic Club
Fran LeFort - November 02, 2022
Longtime Michigan Capitol correspondent Tim Skubick will offer “An Insider’s Look at the Election Results and Their Impact on You!” at the Thursday, November 10, meeting of the Washtenaw Economic Club.
View Post : Veteran correspondent Tim Skubick to break down election results at Washtenaw Economic Clubtags: Washtenaw Economic Club, Election
Michigan Achievement Scholarship will save graduating seniors thousands
WCC Public Relations - November 02, 2022
The new Michigan Achievement Scholarship will save community college students up to $8,250 over three years.
View Post : Michigan Achievement Scholarship will save graduating seniors thousandstags: Affordability, On The Record, December 2022, Scholarship
WCC to honor veterans during annual ceremony
WCC Public Relations - November 01, 2022
America’s heroes will receive special thanks at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) during its annual Veterans Day celebration Friday, November 11.
View Post : WCC to honor veterans during annual ceremony
WCC recognized for high standard of services for veterans
WCC Public Relations - October 31, 2022
Washtenaw Community College has again been named as a Gold-level Veteran-Friendly School by the Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency.
View Post : WCC recognized for high standard of services for veteranstags: Wadhams Veterans Center, Veterans, On The Record, Student Veterans, December 2022
Pharmacy Technician 10-week boot camp begins November 12 at WCC
Fran LeFort - October 25, 2022
A new 10-week Pharmacy Technician training program will be offered by Washtenaw Community College (WCC) to help meet a workforce shortage of skilled pharmacy technicians.
View Post : Pharmacy Technician 10-week boot camp begins November 12 at WCCtags: Health Care, Workforce Development, bootcamp
WCC hosting second annual Liberal Arts Week October 24-28
Rich Rezler - October 13, 2022
October is National Arts and Humanities Month! Celebrate with WCC through interactive virtual workshops, showcasing how liberal arts classes empower personal and professional success, and sustain a fair and just society.
View Post : WCC hosting second annual Liberal Arts Week October 24-28tags: Liberal Arts Week, Liberal Arts Innovation Group, Community enrichment
Digital Media Discovery offers in-depth look at WCC programs
WCC Public Relations - October 06, 2022
The public is invited to the WCC campus next week to tour labs, visit with instructors and learn more about the college’s Digital Media Arts programs
View Post : Digital Media Discovery offers in-depth look at WCC programstags: Digital Photography, Web Design, Digital Video Production, Graphic Design, Music Production, Audio Engineering, 3D Animation, Photography, Digital Media Arts
WCC's Brandon Tucker appointed to U.S. Department of Commerce advisory committee
Rich Rezler - October 03, 2022
Brandon Tucker, Vice President and Chief Workforce & Community Development Officer at Washtenaw Community College, is one of 24 individuals from around the country appointed to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Industrial Advisory Committee.
View Post : WCC's Brandon Tucker appointed to U.S. Department of Commerce advisory committeetags: Electrical, Workforce Development, Advanced Transportation, Brandon Tucker
New WCC faculty art exhibit runs through December 21
Rich Rezler - October 01, 2022
Artwork by faculty members in Washtenaw Community College’s Fine Arts and Digital Media Arts departments is on display at the new art gallery inside the recently renovated Morris Lawrence Building
View Post : New WCC faculty art exhibit runs through December 21tags: Digital Media Arts, Exhibit, Fine Arts, Painting, Digital Photography, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Art Gallery
WCC Police Academy honors 41 graduates, its largest ever class
Rich Rezler - October 01, 2022
The largest group of recruits in the history of the WCC Police Academy celebrated its graduation, culminating with 36 members of the 41-person Class of 2022 receiving their badge from the law enforcement departments where they’ll start their career.
View Post : WCC Police Academy honors 41 graduates, its largest ever classtags: Class of 2022, Police Academy, Graduation, Advanced Technologies and Public Services Careers
Public invited to WCC's Fall Career and Internship Fair on October 13
Fran LeFort - September 22, 2022
More than 70 employers, many looking to hire immediately, will be represented at WCC’s Fall Career and Internship Fair on Thursday, Oct. 13.
View Post : Public invited to WCC's Fall Career and Internship Fair on October 13tags: Career & Internship Fair, Center for Career Success, Career Fair
'Keeping DEI Top of Mind' is focus of September 29 Washtenaw Economic Club luncheon
Fran LeFort - September 21, 2022
Ovell Barbee, former Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources officer Indiana University Health will be the featured speaker at the next Washtenaw Economic Club luncheon Thursday, September 29.
View Post : 'Keeping DEI Top of Mind' is focus of September 29 Washtenaw Economic Club luncheontags: Diversity, Washtenaw Economic Club
Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor ups annual donation to nearly $90K
Rich Rezler - September 15, 2022
The Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor raised nearly $90,000 to put toward Kiwanis Scholarships at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor ups annual donation to nearly $90Ktags: Scholarships, Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor, WCC Foundation
WCC showcases EV and cybersecurity training at North American International Auto Show
Fran LeFort - September 13, 2022
WCC will attend the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week, highlighting its programs to prepare the EV and mobility workforce of today and tomorrow.
View Post : WCC showcases EV and cybersecurity training at North American International Auto Showtags: North America International Auto Show, Advanced Transportation Center, Mobility, Smart Vehicles, Transportation Technologies, EV, Automotive Cybersecurity
Bootcamps announced for cybersecurity shortages and innovative solutions to health care
Fran LeFort - September 09, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host two workforce training bootcamps this fall to fill critical talent needs in the areas of IT-cybersecurity and health care.
View Post : Bootcamps announced for cybersecurity shortages and innovative solutions to health caretags: Health Care, Workforce Development, cybersecurity, Workforce Training
WCC showcases new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab, IT programs at September 8 open house
Fran LeFort - September 01, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host an open house and Computer Science and IT Expo from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, September 8, in its new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab. Current and prospective students interested in learning about the college’s programs for in-demand cyber careers and other computer science and technology programs are invited.
View Post : WCC showcases new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab, IT programs at September 8 open housetags: National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education, cybersecurity, Automotive Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Business and Computer Technologies, IT
Fall semester kicks off August 29 with new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab, zero-cost textbook degree, academic programs
Fran LeFort - August 26, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is gearing up for a new academic year starting Monday, August 29, that features its first no-cost textbook associate degree, a brand new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab and frozen tuition for the fifth straight year.
View Post : Fall semester kicks off August 29 with new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab, zero-cost textbook degree, academic programstags: On The Record, Z-Degree, Automotive Cybersecurity, OER, Certificates, September 2022, Michigan Reconnect, fall 2022, academic
WCC selected as educational partner for Amazon Career Choice program
Fran LeFort - August 25, 2022
WCC has been selected as an education partner for Amazon’s Career Choice program, providing Amazon’s hourly employees access to academic degrees, professional development and personal enrichment courses.
View Post : WCC selected as educational partner for Amazon Career Choice programtags: September 2022, On The Record, Amazon Career Choice, Workforce Training, Workforce Development, Partnership
WCC adds 47 new alumni to its ranks through United Association partnership
Fran LeFort - August 19, 2022
It’s been a couple decades coming, but Carlos Rivera’s winding path to college graduation makes his new achievement all the sweeter.
View Post : WCC adds 47 new alumni to its ranks through United Association partnershiptags: September 2022, On The Record, Alumni, Graduation, United Association
Governor Whitmer joins United Association for Industry Day at WCC
Fran LeFort - August 18, 2022
Washtenaw Community College welcomed Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at the United Association’s Industry Day on Wednesday.
View Post : Governor Whitmer joins United Association for Industry Day at WCCtags: Skilled Trades, United Association, On The Record, September 2022, Industry
Skilled trades careers are high-tech, high-demand and high-wage
Rich Rezler - August 16, 2022
Professional trades careers in Michigan pay about 39% higher than the statewide average for all occupations. Those same careers often require less schooling and student debt than a four-year degree.
View Post : Skilled trades careers are high-tech, high-demand and high-wagetags: Transportation Technologies, Launch Fall 2022, Motorcycle Service, Auto Body Repair, Automotive Powertrain Development, Automotive Services, Engineering, Launch, Skilled Trades, Construction, Welding and Fabrication, Advanced Manufacturing, HVAC
United Association instructor training brings nearly 3,000 visitors to WCC campus, Ann Arbor area
Fran LeFort - August 12, 2022
The United Association instructor training program will have a record turnout when it returns to the WCC campus after a two-year hiatus.
View Post : United Association instructor training brings nearly 3,000 visitors to WCC campus, Ann Arbor area
WCC grad Alex Spencer exemplifies next generation of transportation workforce
Fran LeFort - August 10, 2022
WCC is educating a nimble, highly skilled workforce for the next generation of automated transportation and mobility, and recent graduate Alex Spencer is poised to become one of those new leaders.
View Post : WCC grad Alex Spencer exemplifies next generation of transportation workforcetags: Launch, Automotive, CCAT, Automotive Services, Advanced Transportation, Launch Fall 2022, On The Record, ousearch_News_Launch Magazine, December 2022, Alumni Profile
WCC STEM Scholars program fuels passions for Harris sisters
Fran LeFort - August 07, 2022
STEM Scholars was established at WCC in 2018 to encourage and facilitate success for students seeking science, technology, engineering and math careers. It supports underrepresented students through multiple grants.
View Post : WCC STEM Scholars program fuels passions for Harris sisterstags: Student Profile, Launch Fall 2022, STEM Scholars Program, Transfer, STEM, ousearch_News_Launch Magazine, September 2022, On The Record, 3D Animation, Launch
Goldwater Scholar on track to be next WCC alumna turned STEM star
Fran LeFort - August 06, 2022
Look no further than recent alumna Alex Chumney’s achievements to see WCC’s relevance in bringing up the next generation of STEM leaders.
View Post : Goldwater Scholar on track to be next WCC alumna turned STEM startags: STEM Scholars Program, cybersecurity, STEM, ousearch_News_Launch Magazine, Alumni Profile, Launch Fall 2022, Launch, NASA, Automotive Cybersecurity
WCC offers first 'Z-Degree,' associate degree program with zero textbook costs
Rich Rezler - July 29, 2022
Continuing its commitment to keep higher education affordable, WCC has made it possible for a student to earn an associate degree without ever purchasing a textbook.
View Post : WCC offers first 'Z-Degree,' associate degree program with zero textbook coststags: Open Education Resources, Z-Degree, On The Record, Affordability, September 2022
Washtenaw Community College and Trainco partner to fill truck driving talent pipeline
Fran LeFort - July 28, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is partnering with Trainco Truck Driving Schools to offer a full-service CDL-A educational training program to help fill critical workforce needs.
View Post : Washtenaw Community College and Trainco partner to fill truck driving talent pipelinetags: September 2022, Workforce Training, Workforce Development, On The Record, Industry, Trucking, Partnership
WCC Collegiate Recovery Program receives grant from Jamie Daniels Foundation
Rich Rezler - July 27, 2022
The Collegiate Recovery Program at WCC received a grant from the Jamie Daniels Foundation that will endow a scholarship for a student in the program and assist in its quest to provide all WCC students with recovery support, connection and community to improve their health and well-being.
View Post : WCC Collegiate Recovery Program receives grant from Jamie Daniels Foundationtags: WCC Foundation, September 2022, Grants, On The Record, Collegiate Recovery Program, Student Services
Middle school students invited to Super STEAM Saturdays at WCC
Fran LeFort - July 26, 2022
WCC faculty members will lead interactive monthly workshops designed to expose students to the wide world of STEAM career options.
View Post : Middle school students invited to Super STEAM Saturdays at WCCtags: STEAM, Community enrichment, Super STEAM Saturdays, Campus Events
WCC, faculty union agree to three-year contract
Fran LeFort - July 20, 2022
The WCC Board of Trustees has ratified a three-year contract between the college and its faculty union.
View Post : WCC, faculty union agree to three-year contracttags: Press Release, Faculty Contract, Faculty
Adult Transitions Pathways celebrates 141-member graduating class
Rich Rezler - July 15, 2022
“Before this program, I had zero hope for myself being successful. I dropped out my senior year of high school and that made me feel like I failed my family and I failed myself,” student speaker Jaden Dudley said. “But now we’re going to walk out of here with smiles wide and caps held high … because we’re graduates, baby!”
View Post : Adult Transitions Pathways celebrates 141-member graduating classtags: September 2022, Graduation, On The Record, Class of 2022, Adult Transitions Pathways
WCC hosts state's announcement of additional funding for Frontliners, Reconnect students
Fran LeFort - July 14, 2022
Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II launched a statewide tour at WCC to spotlight Michigan's $6 million bipartisan investment in grant funding for Michigan Reconnect and Futures for Frontliners programs.
View Post : WCC hosts state's announcement of additional funding for Frontliners, Reconnect studentstags: Futures For Frontliners, September 2022, On The Record, Michigan Reconnect, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, Press Release
WCC cuts ribbon on renovated Morris Lawrence Building
Fran LeFort - July 09, 2022
The Morris Lawrence Building at Washtenaw Community College has reopened after a year-long renovation project.
View Post : WCC cuts ribbon on renovated Morris Lawrence Buildingtags: September 2022, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, On The Record, Campus News, Campus Events
Nine WCC online courses recognized as 'exemplary'
Rich Rezler - July 02, 2022
Nine different WCC online classes earned Blackboard Exemplary Course Program Award status, making up roughly 17% percent of all awards granted to schools, colleges and universities around the world.
View Post : Nine WCC online courses recognized as 'exemplary'tags: On The Record, Blackboard, Awards, September 2022, Business, Online Learning, Business and Computer Technologies
WCC Board of Trustees extends President Bellanca's contract through 2025
Fran LeFort - June 29, 2022
The Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees unanimously voted Tuesday night to extend the contract of Dr. Rose B. Bellanca as President and Chief Executive Officer through 2025.
View Post : WCC Board of Trustees extends President Bellanca's contract through 2025
Vet Fest 2022 coming to WCC campus on July 23
Rich Rezler - June 23, 2022
All Washtenaw County military veterans and their families are invited for a day of free food, fun and information at Washtenaw Vet Fest 2022 on Saturday, July 23.
View Post : Vet Fest 2022 coming to WCC campus on July 23tags: Veterans, community involvement, Wadhams Veterans Center, Vet Fest
WCC welcoming nearly 4,000 union trainers to area this summer
Fran LeFort - June 15, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will welcome nearly 4,000 trainers from four national skilled trades organizations to campus this summer.
View Post : WCC welcoming nearly 4,000 union trainers to area this summertags: Ironworkers, United Association, OPCIMA, Roofers Union, Skilled Trades
Washtenaw Community College hosts first archaeology fieldwork experience
Fran LeFort - June 13, 2022
A first-of-its-kind archaeological survey and dig on the WCC campus this summer hopes to reveal clues about previous activity in the area and serve as a teaching opportunity for enrolled students and community volunteers.
View Post : Washtenaw Community College hosts first archaeology fieldwork experiencetags: STEM, June 2022, Campus, Archaeology Field Experience, On The Record, Community enrichment
WCC Radiography program celebrates its graduates with pinning ceremony
Rich Rezler - June 13, 2022
The graduation season at Washtenaw Community College continued on Sunday when 20 members of the college’s Radiography program participated in a pinning ceremony.
View Post : WCC Radiography program celebrates its graduates with pinning ceremonytags: Radiography, Class of 2022, Graduation
WCC-EMU broadcasting partnership leads to statewide student award
Rich Rezler - June 10, 2022
WCC student Kristy King won a second-place award in the Michigan Association of Broadcasters’ 2022 Student Broadcast Awards for her work on the crew that airs EMU athletics.
View Post : WCC-EMU broadcasting partnership leads to statewide student award
WCC named Bee Campus USA for third year
Fran LeFort - June 02, 2022
Washtenaw Community College has been recognized as a Bee Campus USA affiliate for the third consecutive year for enhancing pollinator habitats and educating the community.
View Post : WCC named Bee Campus USA for third yeartags: Bee Campus USA, June 2022, Campus, wtmc, Awards, Sustainability, On The Record
WCC hosting first archaeology fieldwork experience for students, volunteers
Fran LeFort - June 02, 2022
A first-of-its-kind archaeological survey and dig on the WCC campus this summer hopes to reveal clues about previous activity in the area and serve as a teaching opportunity for enrolled students and community volunteers
View Post : WCC hosting first archaeology fieldwork experience for students, volunteerstags: Community enrichment, Campus Events, Campus
Cash prizes awarded to help local entrepreneurs start and build businesses
Fran LeFort - May 31, 2022
Local entrepreneurs pitched their business plans for cash prizes in a hybrid return to Pitch@WCC, the WCC Entrepreneurship Center's premier annual event.
View Post : Cash prizes awarded to help local entrepreneurs start and build businessestags: Entrepreneurship, Community enrichment, On The Record, Entrepreneurship Center, Pitch@WCC, June 2022
Graduate Profile: Kimberly Schamberger, Film Studies
Rich Rezler - May 25, 2022
Before she hits the stage at the Oscars or Emmys, Kimberly Schamberger already has one impressive award in her back pocket.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Kimberly Schamberger, Film Studiestags: June 2022, On The Record, Graduation, Student Profile, Commencement, Class of 2022
Graduate Profile: Caleb Rogers, Welding
Rich Rezler - May 25, 2022
Twenty college credits Caleb Rogers earned as a dual-enrolled high school student allowed him to finish WCC’s Welding Technology associate degree program in just one year.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Caleb Rogers, Weldingtags: Student Profile, June 2022, On The Record, Class of 2022, Commencement, Graduation
Graduate Profile: Austin Mudd, Mechatronics
Rich Rezler - May 24, 2022
Plenty of individuals hang their hat on the ability to do a job fast and do it right. Recent graduate Austin Mudd took that “fast and right” concept and upgraded it to “accelerated and exceptional.”
View Post : Graduate Profile: Austin Mudd, Mechatronicstags: On The Record, Class of 2022, Commencement, Graduation, Student Profile, June 2022
Graduate Profile: Ta'Varus Lumpkin, Dental Assisting
Rich Rezler - May 24, 2022
Extravagantly decorated caps are always a highlight at Commencement, but few have stood out quite like Ta'Varus Lumpkins' cap stood out.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Ta'Varus Lumpkin, Dental Assistingtags: On The Record, Student Profile, Graduation, Commencement, Class of 2022, June 2022
Graduate Profile: Daria Skalitzky, WTMC
Rich Rezler - May 24, 2022
Darie Skalitzky ended her time on the WCC campus with a high school diploma, associate degree, 62 transferrable college credits and a $1,500 scholarship she'll use at the University of Michigan.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Daria Skalitzky, WTMCtags: On The Record, Student Profile, Class of 2022, Commencement, Graduation, June 2022
Graduate Profile: Bianca Robinson, Nursing
Rich Rezler - May 24, 2022
Many WCC students returned to college to make a career change. Bianca Robinson has cycled through an interesting series of career choices herself, all before completing her education.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Bianca Robinson, Nursingtags: On The Record, Student Profile, June 2022, Graduation, Class of 2022, Commencement
Faculty speaker: Adversity experienced at WCC will serve grads well in the future
Freeman Gregory - May 23, 2022
During her Commencement address, faculty speaker Susan Dentel reminded WCC graduates that they are already grizzled veterans when it comes to surmounting adversity.
View Post : Faculty speaker: Adversity experienced at WCC will serve grads well in the futuretags: Commencement, June 2022, STEM Scholars Program, On The Record, Graduation, Class of 2022
Student speaker encourages fellow grads to brighten lives
Freeman Gregory - May 23, 2022
“If there is any power we have as people, it is the power to change what is around us," Commencement student speaker Caelan Saunders said. “As educated people, we see the problems before us. We see that it can be better.”
View Post : Student speaker encourages fellow grads to brighten livestags: Class of 2022, June 2022, On The Record, Graduation, Commencement
Commencement speaker urges new grads to stay local
Fran LeFort - May 23, 2022
Ann Arbor SPARK President & CEO Paul Krutko, this year's Honorary Associate Degree in Community Service recipient, commends WCC graduates for their perseverance.
View Post : Commencement speaker urges new grads to stay localtags: Class of 2022, Awards, Commencement, Graduation, On The Record, June 2022
Help Class of 2022 'pay it forward' with donation to WCC Foundation
Rich Rezler - May 22, 2022
A $20.22 donation to the WCC Foundation Scholarship Fund "will help change lives," incoming chair Alex Milshteyn told graduates and their guests at Commencement.
View Post : Help Class of 2022 'pay it forward' with donation to WCC Foundationtags: Graduation, WCC Foundation, Commencement, June 2022, Class of 2022, On The Record
WCC returns to in-person commencement, will award nearly 2,000 degrees and certificates
Fran LeFort - May 18, 2022
After hosting a virtual graduation salute in 2020 and a drive-through parade in 2021, WCC's traditional Commencement Ceremony returns in 2022.
View Post : WCC returns to in-person commencement, will award nearly 2,000 degrees and certificatestags: Class of 2022, Graduation, Commencement
Winter 2022 High Honors and Honors Students
WCC Communications - May 10, 2022
Congratulations to the students who earned High Honors and Honors distinction during the Winter 2022 semester.
View Post : Winter 2022 High Honors and Honors Studentstags: Honors, Winter 2022, High Honors, Student Recognition
WCC to show off Mustang Mach-E, highlight skills training at Careers of Today & Tomorrow
Fran LeFort - May 09, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will show off its Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle, its automotive cybersecurity workbenches and skills training pathways at Careers of Today & Tomorrow on Thursday, May 12, at the Southern Michigan Center for Science & Industry in Hudson.
View Post : WCC to show off Mustang Mach-E, highlight skills training at Careers of Today & Tomorrowtags: ATC, Tuition, Affordability, Advanced Transportation Center, OER, Workforce Training, Academic and Career Skills, Workforce Development
May 25 Women's Council Celebration honors service, raises money for Student Emergency Fund
Kennedy Coe - May 03, 2022
The Washtenaw Community College (WCC) Foundation invites the public to attend the Wednesday, May 25, Women’s Council Celebration. The virtual event from 5-6 p.m. honors the achievements of women throughout the community and raises money for the college’s Student Emergency Fund to help students overcome barriers and stay in school.
View Post : May 25 Women's Council Celebration honors service, raises money for Student Emergency Fundtags: Student Emergency Fund, WCC Foundation, Foundation, Women's Council
Nursing graduates: 'We are all resilient'
Rich Rezler - April 29, 2022
The 69 graduating members of the WCC nursing program took part in the traditional pinning ceremony
View Post : Nursing graduates: 'We are all resilient'tags: Graduation, Student Success, Nursing, Class of 2022
Tuition to remain frozen for fifth straight year for WCC in-district students
Fran LeFort - April 27, 2022
Tuition for in-district students at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will remain frozen for the fifth consecutive year, the college announced following Board of Trustees approval Tuesday.
View Post : Tuition to remain frozen for fifth straight year for WCC in-district studentstags: Affordability, Board of Trustees, enrollment, June 2022, On The Record, Tuition
Ann Arbor woman uses Free College Week to transition to new stage in life
Rich Rezler - April 26, 2022
LeNelle Covés attended nearly 40 of the 64 Free College Week classes that WCC offered earlier this month. "There's no reason I should be bored in my life because I have too many interests," she says.
View Post : Ann Arbor woman uses Free College Week to transition to new stage in life
Paul Glantz, Emagine theater chain founder, to address May 12 Washtenaw Economic Club
Fran LeFort - April 23, 2022
Paul A. Glantz, co-founder and chairman of Troy-based theater chain Emagine Entertainment, Inc. is the featured speaker at the May 12 Washtenaw Economic Club luncheon.
View Post : Paul Glantz, Emagine theater chain founder, to address May 12 Washtenaw Economic Clubtags: Washtenaw Economic Club
Collegiate Recovery Program students share their experiences during Naloxone training
Rich Rezler - April 21, 2022
Joshua Truchan and Matt Strang are recovering addicts and current officers in the WCC Collegiate Recovery Program. Both have also been on the giving and receiving ends of an emergency Naloxone treatment.
View Post : Collegiate Recovery Program students share their experiences during Naloxone trainingtags: June 2022, On The Record, Collegiate Recovery Program, Public Safety
7 smart reasons to choose WCC
WCC Communications - April 19, 2022
Affordability. Transferability. Flexibility. And more.
View Post : 7 smart reasons to choose WCCtags: Transfer, Scholarships, Launch Summer 2022, Career, Student Activities, Affordability
Local French teacher's accelerated path to a career started with dual enrollment
Fran LeFort - April 18, 2022
Less than five years out of high school, Annie Peurach has already earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree, spent a year in France and is in her first year teaching at Emerson School in Ann Arbor.
View Post : Local French teacher's accelerated path to a career started with dual enrollmenttags: Washtenaw Technical Middle College, Dual-Enrollment, Launch Summer 2022, Alumni Profile, wtmc
Building the advanced transportation workforce of the future
Fran LeFort - April 15, 2022
WCC's role in automated transportation and mobility was highlighted at the CCAT Global Symposium hosted by the University of Michigan
View Post : Building the advanced transportation workforce of the futuretags: June 2022, Advanced Transportation Center, On The Record, CCAT, Mobility
WCC Fitness Center an official host of legendary Murph Challenge
Rich Rezler - April 13, 2022
WCC’s Wadham Veterans Center is bringing a legendary fitness challenge, The Murph Challenge, to Ann Arbor on Memorial Day! The Health & Fitness Center at WCC is one of the challenge’s five official hosts across the state of Michigan.
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WCC students earn 14 nominations for statewide Student Production Awards
Rich Rezler - April 08, 2022
Washtenaw Community College students have 14 projects nominated for Student Production Awards from the Michigan chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
View Post : WCC students earn 14 nominations for statewide Student Production Awardstags: Digital Video Production, Student Awards, Student Production Awards, Student Success, Digital Media Arts
A familiar name among 2022 Student Art Show winners
Rich Rezler - April 04, 2022
WCC's 2022 Student Art Show was adjudicated by Saima Mohammad, an assistant professor of graphic design at Wayne State University who practices her design work at Pakmode Media Group in Ann Arbor.
View Post : A familiar name among 2022 Student Art Show winnerstags: Awards, Student Awards, Digital Media Arts, Therese Basha Jarjoura, Painting, Student Art Show, Fine Arts, WCC Student Art Show
Public invited to April 8 virtual career fair featuring up to 100 employers
Kennedy Coe - March 29, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host its annual spring career fair featuring approximately 100 different companies virtually on Friday, April 8.
View Post : Public invited to April 8 virtual career fair featuring up to 100 employerstags: Career Fair, Free College Week, Career
County's economic forecast through 2024 is bright despite rising inflation
Fran LeFort - March 25, 2022
The Washtenaw Economic Outlook kicked off the Washtenaw Economic Club's 2022 season on March 24.
View Post : County's economic forecast through 2024 is bright despite rising inflationtags: Economic Outlook, Washtenaw Economic Club, Washtenaw County
Police academy? Law school? WCC student has 'law & order' options
Rich Rezler - March 24, 2022
Alexandra La Vallee is supplementing her education with a prestigious internship, giving her plenty of options after graduation.
View Post : Police academy? Law school? WCC student has 'law & order' optionstags: Internship, Student Profile, Criminal Justice, March 2022, On The Record
WCC made a mid-career pivot possible for PA
Rich Rezler - March 24, 2022
Kevin Ryan was 35 when his employer announced it was closing its doors after more than 100 years in business. He could find another job in a dying industry or make a dramatic change. He chose change. And he chose Washtenaw Community College to help make it happen.
View Post : WCC made a mid-career pivot possible for PAtags: Alumni Profile, March 2022, On The Record
WCC grad is one of cybersecurity's 'good guys'
Anita LeBlanc - March 24, 2022
WCC graduate and former White Hat Society member now serves as a 'force for good' in the growing cybersecurity field.
View Post : WCC grad is one of cybersecurity's 'good guys'tags: cybersecurity, On The Record, March 2022, Alumni Profile, Student Organizations
Classes, activities return to WCC campus
Washtenaw Community College - March 23, 2022
Washtenaw Community College is preparing to welcome an influx of students back to campus in the upcoming school year.
View Post : Classes, activities return to WCC campustags: On The Record, March 2022, Campus Events, Launch Summer 2022, Campus News
WCC honored for creating a culture of wellness on campus
Kennedy Coe - March 23, 2022
WCC is one of 156 colleges and universities around the country recently honored by the American College of Sports Medicine's Exercise is Medicine initiative.
View Post : WCC honored for creating a culture of wellness on campustags: Marvin Boluyt, Awards, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Exercise
Academic All-Stars: Two WCC students named to Coca-Cola Academic Team
Rich Rezler - March 21, 2022
Rachel Rubanguka is one of 50 students nationwide named a “Gold Scholar” and Daria Skalitzky is one of 50 on the “Silver Scholar” list of the 2022 Coca-Cola Foundation Academic Team.
View Post : Academic All-Stars: Two WCC students named to Coca-Cola Academic Teamtags: Awards, On The Record, Student Success, March 2022, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Profile, Student Activities
Public invited to Free College Week at WCC
Fran LeFort - March 15, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will open its virtual classroom doors to the public during Free College Week on Monday, April 4, through Friday, April 8.
View Post : Public invited to Free College Week at WCCtags: Community enrichment, Online Learning, Free College Week, On The Record, March 2022
Saline High School counselor wins WCC Bridge Award
Jenelle Franklin - March 14, 2022
Saline High School counselor Michelle Monahan received the 2021 WCC Bridge Award trophy, chosen from WCC student nominations of high school staff members who were influential in getting them to college.
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