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Thank you, Washtenaw County! WCC operating millage renewal approved by voters

Rich Rezler - August 06, 2026

Washtenaw County voters approved WCC's operating millage renewal on Tuesday, ensuring continued investment in affordable higher education and workforce development for Washtenaw County residents.

View Post :   Thank you, Washtenaw County! WCC operating millage renewal approved by voters

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WCC introducing four new programs in Fall 2026 semester

Fran LeFort - July 28, 2026

Washtenaw Community College is introducing four new academic programs to prepare students for careers while addressing Michigan's evolving workforce needs.

View Post :   WCC introducing four new programs in Fall 2026 semester

tags: Public Policy, Early Childhood Education, Artificial Intelligence, Paralegal Studies/Pre Law Program, Academic Pathways

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60 Stories: Lots to smile about for Dental Assisting graduate

Morgan Nalepa - July 24, 2026

When Fan Zhang enrolled in WCC's Dental Assisting program, she was seeking the skills and confidence to launch a healthcare career. What she discovered was even more impactful: a supportive community that continues to empower her well beyond graduation.

View Post :   60 Stories: Lots to smile about for Dental Assisting graduate

tags: Alumni Profile, Dental Assisting, 60 Stories, 60th Anniversary

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Full-circle at WCC: Veteran reunites with mentor who inspired military service

Terry Jacoby - July 22, 2026

As a sixth-grade teacher, Carol Osborne inspired a young student named Roger Smith II to serve his country. Fifteen years later, Smith is a veteran student at WCC and Osborne is helping him prepare for his next mission: an engineering career.

View Post :   Full-circle at WCC: Veteran reunites with mentor who inspired military service

tags: Student Veterans, Wadhams Veterans Center, Veteran-Friendly School, Launch Fall 2026

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Veterans, military families invited to free Washtenaw County Vet Fest on August 1 at WCC

WCC Public Relations - July 21, 2026

All military veterans and their families are invited for a day of free food, fun and information at Washtenaw Vet Fest 2026 on Saturday, August 1.

View Post :   Veterans, military families invited to free Washtenaw County Vet Fest on August 1 at WCC

tags: Wadhams Veterans Center, Campus Events, Veterans, On The Record, Vet Fest, June 2026

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60 Stories: WCC graduate now inspires the next generation of students

Terry Jacoby - July 21, 2026

Chelsea High School teacher Duane Moss brings his students to WCC’s Manufacturing Day each fall. He said being back on campus has been both nostalgic and inspiring.

View Post :   60 Stories: WCC graduate now inspires the next generation of students

tags: Advanced Manufacturing, 60 Stories, CTE, 60th Anniversary, Manufacturing Day, Alumni Profile

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60 Stories: Saline police chief's service career began at WCC

Terry Jacoby - July 17, 2026

Marlene Radzik, who became the Saline Police Department’s first female Police Chief in March 2022, graduated from the police academy at Washtenaw Community College in 1991.

View Post :   60 Stories: Saline police chief's service career began at WCC

tags: Alumni Profile, Launch Fall 2026, Criminal Justice, 60th Anniversary, Police Academy, 60 Stories

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Lakeside Service leader helps shape WCC training, then hires college's graduates

Morgan Nalepa - July 08, 2026

John Boylan serves on WCC’s HVAC advisory board, helping faculty and industry leaders identify the skills students need to succeed in today’s workforce and ensuring curriculum stays aligned with those needs.

View Post :   Lakeside Service leader helps shape WCC training, then hires college's graduates

tags: July 2026, On The Record, HVAC, Workforce Development

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From the President: WCC helps adults get training they want without stepping away from responsibilities they already have

Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - July 05, 2026

Between work schedules, family responsibilities and the countless demands of daily life, higher education often gets pushed aside — not because the desire isn’t there, but because finding time seems out of reach.

View Post :   From the President: WCC helps adults get training they want without stepping away from responsibilities they already have

tags: On The Record, President's Column, Adult Learners, July 2026

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Keep Up The Good Work: Diane Keller, Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber

Diane Keller - July 02, 2026

To the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber, WCC is so much more than an educational institution — they are our neighbors and partners. The chamber is deeply grateful for their steady leadership and their heart for building opportunities right here at home.

View Post :   Keep Up The Good Work: Diane Keller, Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber

tags: July 2026, On The Record, Community enrichment, Keep Up The Good Work, Instructor Training Program

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