From the President: Preparing the workforce of tomorrow starts today
Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - November 17, 2025
At WCC, our mission has always been rooted in the future — preparing students not only for today’s jobs, but for the opportunities that will define tomorrow.
View Post : From the President: Preparing the workforce of tomorrow starts todaytags: Advanced Transportation Center, November 2025, Transportation Technologies, President's Column, On The Record, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, Electric Vehicles
Skilled trades program receives grant from GM plant in Romulus
Rich Rezler - November 17, 2025
WCC is one of three area non-profits selected to receive a Community Impact Grant from the General Motors Romulus Propulsion Systems plant.
View Post : Skilled trades program receives grant from GM plant in Romulustags: On The Record, Skilled Trades, November 2025, Grants
WCC's new workforce lab is no-cost to county residents
Rich Rezler - November 17, 2025
WCC has launched a new Workforce Foundation Skills Lab, offering no-cost math and career readiness training.
View Post : WCC's new workforce lab is no-cost to county residentstags: Non-Credit, Workforce Training, Workforce Foundation Skills Lab, November 2025, Workforce Development, On The Record
New digital microscope enhances accessibility, learning at WCC
Rich Rezler - November 14, 2025
A new digital laboratory microscope purchased by the WCC Foundation is expanding access and enhancing instruction in the college’s Life Sciences department — especially for students with visual impairments.
View Post : New digital microscope enhances accessibility, learning at WCCtags: Technology, Biology, WCC Foundation, On The Record, November 2025
WCC Foundation funds expansion of laptop loaner program
Rich Rezler - November 14, 2025
The WCC Foundation is helping bridge the digital divide for students by committing $75,000 over the next three years to support the college’s Laptop Loan Program.
View Post : WCC Foundation funds expansion of laptop loaner programtags: WCC Foundation, November 2025, On The Record
60 stories: Path from GED to GM started at WCC
Rich Rezler - November 14, 2025
John Benjamin is Chief of Staff for General Motors’ Autonomous Vehicle Product Management team. His path to the cutting edge of automotive technology wasn’t a straight line.
View Post : 60 stories: Path from GED to GM started at WCCtags: Alumni Profile, 60th Anniversary, GED, 60 Stories, November 2025, Adult Transitions Pathways, Adult Learners, On The Record
WCC recognized for commitment to veterans and military-connected families
Fran LeFort - October 29, 2025
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has been named a Gold-level Veteran-Friendly School for the eighth consecutive year by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. The program honors academic institutions committed to supporting veterans and military-connected students. WCC has again earned the highest Gold-level designation for the 2025-2026 school year.
View Post : WCC recognized for commitment to veterans and military-connected familiestags: Student Veterans, Wadhams Veterans Center, On The Record, November 2025, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, Veterans
Credit for Prior Learning: Turn your work experience into college credit
WCC Public Relations - October 26, 2025
Over the last five years, 2,256 students have taken advantage of WCC's Credit for Prior Learning program, with a 195% jump in the total number of credits awarded.
View Post : Credit for Prior Learning: Turn your work experience into college credittags: Winter 2026, Credit for Prior Learning, Launch, On The Record, Exercise Science, November 2025, Student Profile
60 Stories: Two generations of WCC nurses
Rich Rezler - October 24, 2025
When Seema Awan walks across the stage at WCC's nursing pinning ceremony in December, she’ll be following in the footsteps of her mother, Anna, who began her own nursing journey at the college a decade ago.
View Post : 60 Stories: Two generations of WCC nursestags: On The Record, Student Profile, Nursing, 60th Anniversary, Alumni Profile, November 2025, 60 Stories
Registration opens for 2026 Winter Semester at WCC
Fran LeFort - October 23, 2025
Registration is now open for the 2026 Winter Semester that begins January 12 at WCC.
View Post : Registration opens for 2026 Winter Semester at WCCtags: On The Record, Scholarships, November 2025, Academic Dates, Winter 2026, Registration
Kiwanis Club's record gift propels WCC students toward graduation goals
Rich Rezler - October 15, 2025
The Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor presented the WCC Foundation a check for $117,020 during Tuesday's luncheon that brought club members together with some of the student recipients of the Kiwanis Finish Line Scholarship.
View Post : Kiwanis Club's record gift propels WCC students toward graduation goalstags: On The Record, November 2025, WCC Foundation, Scholarships, Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor
WCC's new EV lab fuels Michigan's leadership in electric transportation and next-gen mobility workforce
Fran LeFort - October 13, 2025
View Post : WCC's new EV lab fuels Michigan's leadership in electric transportation and next-gen mobility workforcetags: On The Record, Automotive Services, Electric Vehicles, November 2025, EV, Transportation Technologies
WCC celebrates 17 graduates of Corrections Academy
Rich Rezler - October 05, 2025
The graduates, already employed by sheriff’s offices in Washtenaw, Ingham, Lenawee and Monroe counties, completed the training required by the Michigan Sheriffs’ Coordinating & Training Council.
View Post : WCC celebrates 17 graduates of Corrections Academytags: November 2025, Public Service Training, On The Record, Correctons Academy
WCC welcomes local high school students for Manufacturing Day
Terry Jacoby - October 03, 2025
Local high school students visited Washtenaw Community College for Manufacturing Day, showcasing modern manufacturing careers and technologies.
View Post : WCC welcomes local high school students for Manufacturing Daytags: On The Record, Manufacturing Day, Welding, Welding and Fabrication, Mechatronics, November 2025, Robotics, Advanced Manufacturing
Dual enrollment: High school student, college mindset
Terry Jacoby - September 25, 2025
Since 2015, the number of dual-enrolled high school students at WCC has nearly doubled, from 847 to 1,489.
View Post : Dual enrollment: High school student, college mindsettags: On The Record, Launch, Dual-Enrollment, Fall 2025, November 2025
WCC Police Academy graduation honors 42-member Class of 2025
Rich Rezler - September 08, 2025
The Washtenaw Community College Police Academy celebrated its 55th graduating class on Friday, Sept. 5.
View Post : WCC Police Academy graduation honors 42-member Class of 2025tags: Graduation, On The Record, Police Academy, November 2025, Public Safety, Public Service Training, Class of 2025