WCC News Story Archive

UA Industry Day 2023

Certificates, associate degrees highlight annual UA training week

Fran LeFort - August 18, 2023

More than 200 members of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices (UA) of the plumbing and pipefitting industry in the United States and Canada earned certificates and associate degrees on Thursday, highlighting a week of training at Washtenaw Community College.

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tags: United Association, Skilled Trades, Plumbers and Pipefitters, Graduation

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Fall semester at WCC kicks off August 28 with new academic programs, national recognitions

Fran LeFort - August 15, 2023

WCC is gearing up for the 2023-24 academic year starting Monday, August 28. Registration for classes remains open, and prospective new students may apply at any time.

View Post :   Fall semester at WCC kicks off August 28 with new academic programs, national recognitions

tags: Michigan Reconnect, 2023-2024 School Year, enroll, Fall 2023, register

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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.

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tags: Center of Excellence, Nursing, December 2023, Health Sciences, On The Record, Awards

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Health Science course added to list of 'exemplary' online offerings at WCC

Rich Rezler - July 31, 2023

A WCC online course titled Evidence-Based Practice in Action was honored as an 'exemplary' online class by Anthology.

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tags: Blackboard, Awards, Nursing, Health Sciences

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WCC named 'Bee Campus USA' for fourth consecutive year

WCC - July 27, 2023

For the fourth consecutive year, Washtenaw Community College has been recognized as a Bee Campus USA affiliate by The Xerces Society for enhancing pollinator habitats, pesticide reduction and educating the community.

View Post :   WCC named 'Bee Campus USA' for fourth consecutive year

tags: Pollinators, Bee Campus USA, Bees, WCC, Bee Campus

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WCC, Iron Workers extend partnership to educate, train workforce through 2030

Fran LeFort - July 20, 2023

Nearly 8,500 specialized tradespeople have trained at WCC since 2010.

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tags: Contract, 2030, Ironworkers, Union, Train the Trainer

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WCC supports MiLEAP's focus on increasing educational excellence statewide

WCC Public Relations - July 14, 2023

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca said Friday that the new Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) is a positive step forward for all levels of education in the state.

View Post :   WCC supports MiLEAP's focus on increasing educational excellence statewide

tags: Education Partnerships, Early Childhood Education, MiLEAP, Higher Education

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Trainco Inc. Truck Driving program expands at Washtenaw Community College

Kayla Gahagan - July 14, 2023

It was a good problem to have – too many students and not enough instructors. That was the case for Trainco Inc.’s Truck Driving program hosted at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) until recently, when a second instructor was added to accommodate the growing popularity of the program.

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tags: Trucking, Trainco, Workforce Training, Workforce Development

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WCC kicks off 'Reconnect Week' July 17-18 for working adults to explore college opportunities, including new education and jobs initiative in Ypsilanti

WCC Public Relations - July 12, 2023

Ypsilanti residents invited to July 17 event highlighting the Reconnect Scholarship and Advance Ypsi; July 18 virtual event is for all who want to learn more about the state scholarship program

View Post :   WCC kicks off 'Reconnect Week' July 17-18 for working adults to explore college opportunities, including new education and jobs initiative in Ypsilanti

tags: Adult Learners, Michigan Reconnect, Advance Ypsi

Joe Hallisy, Creative Director

Award-winning creative manager got his start at WCC

Kayla Gahagan - July 04, 2023

Hallisy appreciated the approach to teaching the technical side of video production as well as the human and emotional side of capturing video. He puts those skills to use in his role as creative manager, collaborating with patients, faculty, hospital and university staff, executives, his own team and more.

View Post :   Award-winning creative manager got his start at WCC

tags: Summer 2023, Alumni Profile, Video Production, Digital Media Arts, Student Success, Career, What Do You Call, Launch, Digital Video Production

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