From the President: Filling skills gap key to economic prosperity
Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - May 30, 2024
We’re fortunate to live and work in Washtenaw County, where job growth and other economic indicators are expected to continue to outpace the state average over the next three years. That message was clear when University of Michigan economists recently presented their Washtenaw County Economic Outlook report at an event I hosted at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : From the President: Filling skills gap key to economic prosperitytags: Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, President's Column, Economic Outlook, On The Record, Washtenaw County, May 2024, Student Success
Boot camps launching healthcare careers
Kayla Gahagan - April 03, 2024
WCC's 10-week Pharmacy Tech Boot Camp put Aiden Kinczkowski on a new career path.
View Post : Boot camps launching healthcare careerstags: On The Record, March 2024, Pharmacy Tech, Workforce Development, Boot Camp
As adults go back to college at increasing rates, Ashley Hudok seeks second career
Rich Rezler - March 21, 2024
Amidst a national trend, WCC students like Ashley Hudok exemplify the diverse motivations driving adults to return to college.
View Post : As adults go back to college at increasing rates, Ashley Hudok seeks second careertags: March 2024, Adult Learners, On The Record
Kiwanis Club continues to fund student success
WCC Public Relations - March 21, 2024
The Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor is continuing to help Washtenaw Community College students reach their finish line, and doing so with record contributions.
View Post : Kiwanis Club continues to fund student successtags: Scholarships, December 2023, WCC Foundation, Foundation, On The Record, Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor
Public invited to Free College Week April 8-13; over 120 class sessions offered
Freeman Gregory - March 13, 2024
Washtenaw Community College will open its virtual classroom doors to the public during Free College Week on Monday, April 8, through Friday, April 12. The week will culminate in on-campus, in-person events Saturday, April 13.
View Post : Public invited to Free College Week April 8-13; over 120 class sessions offeredtags: March 2024, Community College Month, On The Record, Free College Week
Time is running out on free tuition for Michigan residents age 21-24
WCC Public Relations - March 01, 2024
View Post : Time is running out on free tuition for Michigan residents age 21-24tags: Michigan Reconnect, On The Record, Scholarships, March 2024
2024 Start-Up Incubator Program: Applications open soon for June cohort
WCC Public Relations - February 21, 2024
The 2024 business Start-Up Incubator Program offered through The Entrepreneurship Center at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has been announced. The application window for the June cohort will open March 1.
View Post : 2024 Start-Up Incubator Program: Applications open soon for June cohorttags: On The Record, Entrepreneurship Center, March 2024, Start-Up Incubator, Business, Entrepreneur
Coming home for the summer? Let's hang out!
WCC Public Relations - February 15, 2024
Every summer, Washtenaw Community College welcomes thousands of guest students to its campus and online learning environment.
View Post : Coming home for the summer? Let's hang out!tags: Guest Student, Spring/Summer Classes, On The Record, March 2024
WCC launches Center for Sustainability and Resilience
WCC Public Relations - February 08, 2024
In a significant step toward achieving sustainability goals and carbon emission targets on campus and building broader environmental consciousness, Washtenaw Community College has launched a new Center for Sustainability and Resilience.
View Post : WCC launches Center for Sustainability and Resiliencetags: 2024, On The Record, March 2024, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Resilience
Equity in Action Awards honor WCC faculty and staff, Sheriff Clayton
Rich Rezler - January 12, 2024
The Equity in Action Awards are presented annually during WCC's MLK Day Celebration, with one of the criteria for nomination being someone “who exemplifies the values and ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., specifically in the areas of advocacy, leadership and service."
View Post : Equity in Action Awards honor WCC faculty and staff, Sheriff Claytontags: Awards, On The Record, Equity in Action, March 2024, MLK Day, Diversity
Agnes and Stephen Reading gift additional $1 million, now funding 20 full-ride nursing scholarships
Fran LeFort - January 09, 2024
Agnes and Stephen Reading have endowed an additional $1 million to double the size of the Reading Nursing Scholarship program for Washtenaw Community College students.
View Post : Agnes and Stephen Reading gift additional $1 million, now funding 20 full-ride nursing scholarshipstags: Nursing, Scholarships, March 2024, Reading Scholars, On The Record, Donation, WCC Foundation
Photography graduate focused on building her business
WCC Public Relations - December 17, 2023
Emily Riley caught the photography bug in high school, which she says made her college decision an easy one.
View Post : Photography graduate focused on building her businesstags: Digital Media Arts, December 2023, Digital Photography, On The Record, Alumni Profile
Alumni Profile: Veteran helping advance the safety of intelligent vehicles
WCC Public Relations - December 12, 2023
Mike Rudisill played the long game when it came to his education at Washtenaw Community College. He showed up, stayed late, listened, studied and connected with his instructors. Today, he leads a team at an innovative tech company which focuses on future vehicle technology – from smart infrastructure, to autonomous vehicles, to driver experiences.
View Post : Alumni Profile: Veteran helping advance the safety of intelligent vehiclestags: On The Record, Veteran, March 2024, Alumni Profile, 2023, Launch winter 2024, Mechatronics
Skyline counselor David Almassy wins 2023 WCC Bridge Award
Jenelle Franklin - December 08, 2023
First-year WCC student Aaralyn Huhn nominated Skyline High School counselor David Almassy for a WCC Bridge Award, which is awarded annually to a high school staff or faculty member who “built a bridge” to WCC.
View Post : Skyline counselor David Almassy wins 2023 WCC Bridge Awardtags: Awards, March 2024, high school counselors, On The Record, WCC Bridge Award, High School Partners Breakfast
Army veteran earns WCC scholarship, saves GI Bill for transfer school
WCC Public Relations - December 06, 2023
Chenault is enrolled at Washtenaw Community College thanks to a Divisional Scholarship through the Health Sciences Division and will begin the Registered Nursing program with the Winter 2024 cohort.
View Post : Army veteran earns WCC scholarship, saves GI Bill for transfer schooltags: Wadhams Veterans Center, December 2023, On The Record, 2023, Nursing, Launch winter 2024, Veteran, Divisional Scholarship, Launch
WCC supporting first-generation students
WCC Public Relations - November 23, 2023
Nationally, only 26% of first-gen students earn a degree compared to 82% of students with two parents who earned a bachelor’s degree or higher.
View Post : WCC supporting first-generation studentstags: December 2023, First generation, Student Services, On The Record
U.S. Department of Labor approves new Registered Apprenticeship Program for WCC
Fran LeFort - November 17, 2023
WCC received approval for its first U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship program, serving as an intermediary in partnership with Toyota & Subaru of Ann Arbor.
View Post : U.S. Department of Labor approves new Registered Apprenticeship Program for WCCtags: Workforce Training, Apprenticeship Programs, December 2023, Apprenticeships, Workforce Development, On The Record, US Department of Labor
WCC, Washtenaw County join forces to empower non-profit agencies
WCC Public Relations - November 16, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) and Washtenaw County have partnered to offer a tailored training program that enhances the capacity and impact of local non-profit agencies.
View Post : WCC, Washtenaw County join forces to empower non-profit agenciestags: December 2023, On The Record, Non-profit training, Community Partnership
WCC recognized as Veteran-Friendly School for sixth consecutive year
Fran LeFort - November 10, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has been named a Gold-level Veteran-Friendly School for the sixth consecutive year by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
View Post : WCC recognized as Veteran-Friendly School for sixth consecutive yeartags: Wadhams Veterans Center, Student Veterans, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, Veteran-Friendly School, December 2023, On The Record
Celebrating the Fall 2023 WCC Corrections Academy graduates
Rich Rezler - October 28, 2023
Family, friends and colleagues gathered in Towsley Auditorium on the WCC campus to celebrate the graduation of the 14-member WCC Corrections Academy Fall Class of 2023.
View Post : Celebrating the Fall 2023 WCC Corrections Academy graduatestags: Graduation, On The Record, December 2023, Correctons Academy, Class of 2023, Public Service Training
WCC joins MEDC, universities in announcing major expansion of semiconductor education and training programs in Metro Detroit
WCC Public Relations - October 23, 2023
Washtenaw Community College joined the Michigan Economic Development Corp. and other higher education institutions to announce the largest investment in state history to expand semiconductor education and training programs.
View Post : WCC joins MEDC, universities in announcing major expansion of semiconductor education and training programs in Metro Detroittags: Semiconductor, Mobility, Economic Development, December 2023, On The Record
WCC Digital Video student premiering film on October 12
Rich Rezler - October 05, 2023
A premier of Ethan Williams’ fictional comedy “I Hear That You Make Baby Videos” will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12 in Towsley Auditorium.
View Post : WCC Digital Video student premiering film on October 12tags: On The Record, December 2023, Student Succes, Student Profile, Digital Video Production, Digital Media Arts
High school students, adult learners invited to visit campus for Manufacturing Day
Kayla Gahagan - October 03, 2023
Washtenaw Community College will host Manufacturing Day 2023 this week to introduce prospective students to educational and career possibilities in advanced manufacturing – a high-wage, high-demand industry.
View Post : High school students, adult learners invited to visit campus for Manufacturing Daytags: Manufacturing Day, On The Record, Advanced Manufacturing, December 2023
Flexibility of classes at WCC is a game-changer for adult learners
Fran LeFort - August 28, 2023
Flexibility is a game changer. That’s exactly what WCC offers learners of all ages and something Carolyn Bradshaw has embraced and relied on to earn a college degree and advance in her career.
View Post : Flexibility of classes at WCC is a game-changer for adult learnerstags: Career, Adult Learners, Student Success, On The Record, 2023, Fall 2023, December 2023, Human Resources, Business Management
FAME Signing Day pairs WCC students with new employers
Fran LeFort - August 23, 2023
Washtenaw Community College, manufacturers and regional workforce development organizations have joined hands to meet industry talent needs through the national Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) work-and-learn apprenticeship program.
View Post : FAME Signing Day pairs WCC students with new employerstags: Advanced Manufacturing, Apprenticeships, On The Record, MI FAME, December 2023
WCC named a Nursing Center of Excellence by National League for Nursing
Fran LeFort - July 31, 2023
Washtenaw Community College has been named a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing, the only community college and one of just nine nursing programs nationwide to earn the honor this year.
View Post : WCC named a Nursing Center of Excellence by National League for Nursingtags: Awards, Center of Excellence, On The Record, December 2023, Nursing, Health Sciences
New degree allows multi-disciplinary study across Digital Media Arts programs
Rich Rezler - June 19, 2023
A new associate degree program at Washtenaw Community College will allow students to receive training in multiple disciplines across its Digital Media Arts department.
View Post : New degree allows multi-disciplinary study across Digital Media Arts programstags: Digital Media Arts, Audio Engineering, Digital Video Production, 3D Animation, Web Design, On The Record, Digital Photography, June 2023, Graphic Design
WCC welcomes record 5,000+ union trainers to Ann Arbor
Fran LeFort - June 16, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host a record number of more than 5,000 members from five national trades organizations this summer for training to advance their skills. WCC’s partnerships with skilled trades groups have been growing for decades and upcoming visits will result in a projected $20 million economic impact to Washtenaw County and the City of Ann Arbor, according to Destination Ann Arbor.
View Post : WCC welcomes record 5,000+ union trainers to Ann Arbortags: Cement Masons, Plumbers and Pipefitters, On The Record, Electrical Workers, June 2023, Roofers Union, United Association, Ironworkers, Workforce Training, Skilled Trades
Graduate Profile: Karl Owen, Pre-Engineering Science
Rich Rezler - June 01, 2023
A native of San Jose, Karl Owen came to WCC to capitalize on its transfer relationship with the University of Michigan. And he has no plans to leave the state any time soon.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Karl Owen, Pre-Engineering Sciencetags: June 2023, Graduation, STEM Scholars Program, Student Profile, Pre-Engineering, Class of 2023, On The Record
Graduate Profile: Saydatou Cisse, Sports and Entertainment Management
Rich Rezler - May 30, 2023
Sports have always played a major role in Saydatou Cisse's life. While she attended WCC, she realized sports could extend beyond recreation and entertainment to become a career.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Saydatou Cisse, Sports and Entertainment Managementtags: Student Profile, June 2023, On The Record, Class of 2023, General Studies, Graduation, Sports and Entertainment Management, Sports
Graduate Profile: Adrian Barden, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Rich Rezler - May 25, 2023
Graduation doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve reached the end of your higher education pursuits. For Adrian Barden, joining the Washtenaw Community College Class of 2023 is just one stop along a much longer journey.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Adrian Barden, Entrepreneurship and Innovationtags: Graduation, Class of 2023, Business Administration, On The Record, Student Profile, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, June 2023
Graduate Profile: Lauren Blackford, Arts Management
Rich Rezler - May 23, 2023
Lauren Blackford played her first gig in September 2020, the same week she started classes at WCC. One week after completing her final WCC class in early May 2023, she was in a studio recording on her first EP.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Lauren Blackford, Arts Managementtags: liberal arts, Graduation, On The Record, Student Profile, June 2023, Arts Management
Graduate Profile: Susan Hamady, Photography
Rich Rezler - May 23, 2023
Susan Hamady earned a bachelor’s degree in 1968 and a master’s degree in 1980. But the 76-year-old Ann Arbor resident had never walked in a graduation ceremony … until Sunday.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Susan Hamady, Photographytags: Photography, Emeritus Program, Graduation, Digital Photography, Student Profile, On The Record, Class of 2023, June 2023
Washtenaw HBCU Day expected to draw 400 high school, WCC students
Fran LeFort - May 22, 2023
Local high school students are invited to attend to learn more about WCC’s HBCU Pathway, a robust program with transfer agreements to five Historically Black Colleges & Universities.
View Post : Washtenaw HBCU Day expected to draw 400 high school, WCC studentstags: On The Record, HBCU Day, Diversity, HBCU Pathway, June 2023
Six entrepreneurs take home prize money from Pitch@WCC
Rich Rezler - May 17, 2023
Judges picked Brian Scott, owner of Broadcast Boot Camp, as the winner of the night's largest prize. He earned $7,500 for having the top pitch in the "Build" category.
View Post : Six entrepreneurs take home prize money from Pitch@WCCtags: June 2023, On The Record, Entrepreneurship Center, Entrepreneurship, Pitch@WCC
Three more WCC online classes deemed 'exemplary'
Rich Rezler - May 17, 2023
Online versions of three WCC classes are among the 27 courses at colleges and universities around the world named 2023 Exemplary Course Program Award winners by Anthology.
View Post : Three more WCC online classes deemed 'exemplary'tags: Blackboard, Business and Computer Technologies, Awards, Online Learning, June 2023, On The Record
Photography department adds two certificate programs for 2023-24
Rich Rezler - May 15, 2023
The new Traditional Photography and Portrait Photography certificates serve as building blocks through the Photography program that allow students to compile stackable credentials in specific techniques.
View Post : Photography department adds two certificate programs for 2023-24tags: On The Record, June 2023, Photography, Digital Photography
ZOLLER donates nearly $250,000 in equipment to train future workforce at WCC
Fran LeFort - April 05, 2023
ZOLLER Inc. has donated nearly $250,000 in equipment to WCC to train students on state-of-the-art machinery that measures precision cutting tools along with an advanced tool management system.
View Post : ZOLLER donates nearly $250,000 in equipment to train future workforce at WCCtags: March 2023, On The Record, Donation, Workforce Development, Advanced Manufacturing, Workforce Training
Donation will support WCC single mom students
Rich Rezler - March 29, 2023
A recent $20,000 donation by Ken Wilson to the WCC Foundation created the Nancy C. Wilson Single Mom’s Relief Fund, an endowment that will provide at least one annual scholarship to a qualified WCC student in perpetuity, along with directing additional money into the college's Student Emergency Fund.
View Post : Donation will support WCC single mom studentstags: On The Record, March 2023, Scholarships, Donation, WCC Foundation, Student Success, Student Emergency Fund
Certificates align higher education with workforce needs
Rich Rezler - March 29, 2023
“Creating shorter certificates is crucial for working professionals returning to college, because it gives students quick and flexible options to re-skill themselves,” said Trinity Health Director of Digital Marketing and Websites Jason Karas, who transitioned into the industry thanks to a WCC credential.
View Post : Certificates align higher education with workforce needstags: Web Design, Adult Education, Certificates, Alumni Profile, March 2023, On The Record
New Esports Arena open for teams, student free play
Rich Rezler - March 29, 2023
A new, state-of-the-art Esports Arena has opened on the WCC campus to provide enrolled students opportunity for recreation, competition and exposure to the academic and career opportunities associated with the growing Esports industry.
View Post : New Esports Arena open for teams, student free playtags: On The Record, March 2023, Esports, Student Activities, Student Development
WCC Foundation Women's Council honoring three community leaders
Julia Zaher - March 28, 2023
View Post : WCC Foundation Women's Council honoring three community leaderstags: March 2023, Student Emergency Fund, On The Record, Aisha Bowe, Women's Council, WCC Foundation, fundraiser
Students' effort leads to TEDxWCC event in Towsley Auditorium on April 6
Rich Rezler - March 26, 2023
View Post : Students' effort leads to TEDxWCC event in Towsley Auditorium on April 6tags: March 2023, On The Record, Campus Events, TEDxWCC, Student Organizations, Washtenaw Technical Middle College
WCC reaches gold-status in initiative to promote physical activity on campus
Rebecca Thomas - March 20, 2023
WCC is one of 73 colleges and universities nationwide – and one of just three community colleges – to be honored with gold-level status by Exercise is Medicine for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus.
View Post : WCC reaches gold-status in initiative to promote physical activity on campustags: Marvin Boluyt, March 2023, Exercise, On The Record, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Hail to our Visitors: More than half of WCC summer guest students come from U-M
Rich Rezler - March 19, 2023
Washtenaw Community College welcomes thousands of guest students to its campus and online learning classes every year, with the Summer semester being the most popular time for such visitors.
View Post : Hail to our Visitors: More than half of WCC summer guest students come from U-Mtags: On The Record, Guest Student, March 2023, Transfer
Free College Week April 3-7 at Washtenaw Community College offers more than 140 class sessions
Fran LeFort - March 17, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will open its virtual classroom doors to the public during Free College Week on Monday, April 3, through Friday, April 7.
View Post : Free College Week April 3-7 at Washtenaw Community College offers more than 140 class sessionstags: Free College Week, March 2023, On The Record, Community College Month
Economists to Washtenaw Economic Club: County outlook is generally positive
Rich Rezler - March 16, 2023
The Washtenaw Economic Club kicked off its 25th season of programming with its annual Washtenaw County Economic Outlook luncheon.
View Post : Economists to Washtenaw Economic Club: County outlook is generally positivetags: Washtenaw Economic Club, On The Record, Economic Outlook, March 2023
Students save $10 million in textbook costs with OER program
Kayla Gahagan - March 02, 2023
Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) program to help students earn degrees, certificates and general education credits with little or no textbook costs has recently surpassed the $10 million savings mark.
View Post : Students save $10 million in textbook costs with OER programtags: On The Record, Z-Degree, March 2023, OER, Open Education Resources, Affordability
$15 million renewal for connected and automated transportation Midwest hub
WCC Public Relations & U-M - February 21, 2023
A new $15 million, five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation renews and expands the Center for Connected and Automated Transportation, a consortium of nine colleges and universities, including Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : $15 million renewal for connected and automated transportation Midwest hubtags: CCAT, March 2023, Mobility, On The Record, Automotive Cybersecurity
$1.38 million NSF grant supports STEM students at Washtenaw Community College
Fran LeFort - January 31, 2023
A $1.38 million National Science Foundation grant renewal for Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will support STEM students and meet the national and state workforce need for well-educated scientists, mathematicians, engineers and technicians.
View Post : $1.38 million NSF grant supports STEM students at Washtenaw Community Collegetags: STEM, STEM Scholars Program, March 2023, STEAM Week, STEAM, On The Record
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
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, On The Record, December 2022, enroll, Winter 2023, Registration
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: December 2022, On The Record, Transfer, STEM Scholars Program, Student Success
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: high school counselors, High School Partners Breakfast, December 2022, WCC Bridge Award, On The Record, Awards
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: December 2022, Workforce Training, On The Record, Workforce Development
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: Workforce Training, Skilled Trades, On The Record, United Association, Workforce Development, December 2022
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: Workforce Development, December 2022, Entrepreneurship Center, On The Record
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: December 2022, On The Record, Wadhams Veterans Center, Student Veterans, Student Profile
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: Correctons Academy, Graduation, On The Record, Public Service Training, December 2022
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, Scholarship, On The Record, December 2022
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: On The Record, Wadhams Veterans Center, December 2022, Veterans, Student Veterans
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, fall 2022, September 2022, OER, Certificates, Automotive Cybersecurity, Z-Degree, academic, Michigan Reconnect
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, Partnership, Workforce Training, Amazon Career Choice, Workforce Development
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, United Association, Graduation, Alumni, On The Record
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: Industry, September 2022, Skilled Trades, On The Record, United Association
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, On The Record, December 2022, Automotive Services, Advanced Transportation, CCAT, ousearch_News_Launch Magazine, Alumni Profile, Automotive, Launch Fall 2022
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: Launch, On The Record, STEM, Transfer, Launch Fall 2022, ousearch_News_Launch Magazine, 3D Animation, STEM Scholars Program, September 2022, Student Profile
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: On The Record, Affordability, Open Education Resources, Z-Degree, 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: Workforce Training, On The Record, Trucking, September 2022, Partnership, Industry, Workforce Development
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: Collegiate Recovery Program, On The Record, September 2022, Student Services, Grants, WCC Foundation
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: Adult Transitions Pathways, Graduation, Class of 2022, On The Record, September 2022
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: Press Release, September 2022, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, Michigan Reconnect, On The Record, Futures For Frontliners
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, Campus News, On The Record, Campus Events, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca
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: Blackboard, Business, September 2022, Online Learning, Awards, Business and Computer Technologies, On The Record
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, Community enrichment, On The Record, June 2022, Archaeology Field Experience, Campus
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: On The Record, Awards, wtmc, Bee Campus USA, Sustainability, June 2022, 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 Center, Community enrichment, June 2022, On The Record, Entrepreneurship, Pitch@WCC
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: June 2022, Commencement, On The Record, Student Profile, Class of 2022, 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: Class of 2022, Commencement, June 2022, On The Record, Student Profile, Graduation
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: Student Profile, Commencement, June 2022, Graduation, Class of 2022, On The Record
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, Class of 2022, Graduation, Student Profile, Commencement, 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: June 2022, Class of 2022, Graduation, Student Profile, Commencement, On The Record
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, On The Record, Graduation, STEM Scholars Program, Class of 2022, June 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: Graduation, On The Record, June 2022, Commencement, Class of 2022
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: Commencement, Awards, June 2022, Graduation, On The Record, Class of 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: June 2022, Graduation, Commencement, On The Record, Class of 2022, WCC Foundation
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: Tuition, Affordability, On The Record, June 2022, Board of Trustees, enrollment
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: Public Safety, June 2022, On The Record, Collegiate Recovery Program
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: On The Record, Mobility, Advanced Transportation Center, CCAT, June 2022
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: Criminal Justice, March 2022, On The Record, Internship, Student Profile
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: On The Record, March 2022, Alumni Profile
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: Launch Summer 2022, March 2022, On The Record, Campus News, Campus Events
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: Student Profile, On The Record, Student Activities, Awards, March 2022, Student Success, Phi Theta Kappa
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: On The Record, Free College Week, March 2022, Community enrichment, Online Learning
Washtenaw Economic Club returns to in-person events with annual outlook
Fran LeFort - March 10, 2022
A new season of the Washtenaw Economic Club kicks off Thursday, March 24, with the annual economic outlook presented by University of Michigan economists Gabriel Ehrlich and Michael McWilliams.
View Post : Washtenaw Economic Club returns to in-person events with annual outlooktags: WEC, Washtenaw Economic Club, On The Record, Economic Outlook, March 2022
Free textbook program has saved WCC students nearly $9 million since 2017
Fran LeFort - March 07, 2022
Since Fall 2017 when Washtenaw Community College introduced its zero-cost textbook program, students have saved nearly $9 million thanks to 47 courses being taught with an open educational resource (OER).
View Post : Free textbook program has saved WCC students nearly $9 million since 2017tags: March 2022, Affordability, Launch Summer 2022, On The Record, OER, Open Education Resources
Michigan Reconnect turns dreams into realities for students in program's first year
Fran LeFort - February 21, 2022
Amanda MacDonald and Carmen Samaniego are two of the nearly 1,300 students enrolled at WCC using the Michigan Reconnect tuition program. "Without Reconnect, I’m not sure I would have come back. I would have made excuses and seen too many obstacles,” MacDonald said.
View Post : Michigan Reconnect turns dreams into realities for students in program's first yeartags: Medical Billing and Coding, Health Administration, Computer Science, Student Profile, Michigan Reconnect, Launch Summer 2022, On The Record, Reconnect, March 2022
Get to know an Olympian: WCC fitness center member Donald Scott II
Rich Rezler - February 02, 2022
While the world turns its attention to TV broadcasts of the Winter Olympic Games this week, members of the WCC Health and Fitness Center haven’t needed to wait to watch an Olympian perform. Meet Donald Scott II.
View Post : Get to know an Olympian: WCC fitness center member Donald Scott II