WCC News Story Archive

Kevin Van Kannel

WCC Foundation board member Kevin Van Kannel focused on relationships, service and giving back

Anita LeBlanc - August 21, 2021

Kevin Van Kannel believes his Ann Arbor-based business, UTEC, continues to thrive in part because of investments in relationships like the one his company has with WCC and over 25 Washtenaw County nonprofit organizations.

View Post :   WCC Foundation board member Kevin Van Kannel focused on relationships, service and giving back

tags: WCC Foundation, On The Record, August 2021

HVAC/R program logo

New program supports WCC HVAC/R students and local industry

Rich Rezler - August 19, 2021

A new program operated by the Entrepreneurship Center at WCC aims to prepare students in the college’s HVAC/R program for future business ownership while also supporting local small business owners operating in the industry.

View Post :   New program supports WCC HVAC/R students and local industry

tags: August 2021, Entrepreneurship Center, HVAC, Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, On The Record

Dan Tyrrell at work

Medical researcher got debt-free start at WCC

WCC Communications - August 19, 2021

With WCC’s affordable tuition and an academic scholarship to boot, Dan Tyrrell started his educational journey without the burden of student debt. The money he saved went toward a Ph.D. program at Wake Forest University.

View Post :   Medical researcher got debt-free start at WCC

tags: Affordability, August 2021, Alumni Profile, Transfer, STEAM, On The Record, Student Success

STEAM at WCC logo

Middle school students invited to WCC's free monthly Super STEAM Saturdays

Fran LeFort - August 18, 2021

WCC faculty members will lead free monthly Super STEAM Saturdays, designed to engage middle school students in fun and interactive learning.

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tags: Campus Events, STEAM

Parkridge Summer Learning Experience celebration

Summer campers at Parkridge Community Center to receive new laptops through $60,000 grant

Fran LeFort - August 13, 2021

Washtenaw Community College received a $60,000 technology grant to provide new laptops and family digital literacy training for youth attending its Summer Learning Experience at Parkridge Community Center in Ypsilanti.

View Post :   Summer campers at Parkridge Community Center to receive new laptops through $60,000 grant

tags: Grants, Parkridge Youth Program, Parkridge Community Center

Dr. Kimberly Hurns

WCC's Dr. Kimberly Hurns chosen for national presidential fellowship for community college leaders

Fran LeFort - August 06, 2021

Dr. Kimberly Hurns, Executive Vice President for Instruction & Academic Affairs at Washtenaw Community College, is one of 40 leaders selected for the 2021-22 class of the Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program has announced.

View Post :   WCC's Dr. Kimberly Hurns chosen for national presidential fellowship for community college leaders

tags: Dr. Kimberly Hurns

Java Spot

On-campus food services return with new partner, Creative Dining Solutions

WCC Communications - August 04, 2021

As the WCC campus reopens, there's an update on food service options on campus. Michigan-based Creative Dining Services is our new partner in the outlets located on the first floor of the Student Center.

View Post :   On-campus food services return with new partner, Creative Dining Solutions

tags: Food Services, Campus News

Ford Mustang Mach-E

WCC leads next-generation workforce preparation with new Ford Mustang Mach-E

Fran LeFort - July 22, 2021

WCC has added an all-electric 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV to its bank of cutting-edge technology, solidifying its leadership in preparing the workforce of the future

View Post :   WCC leads next-generation workforce preparation with new Ford Mustang Mach-E

tags: Advanced Transportation Center, Workforce Development, CCAT, Transportation Technologies

Ford Mustang Mach-E

WCC leads next-generation workforce preparation with new Ford Mustang Mach-E

Fran LeFort - July 22, 2021

WCC has added an all-electric 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV to its bank of cutting-edge technology, solidifying its leadership in preparing the workforce of the future

View Post :   WCC leads next-generation workforce preparation with new Ford Mustang Mach-E

tags: Transportation Technologies, Advanced Transportation Center, August 2021, On The Record, Workforce Development, CCAT

Aisha Bowe scholarship

WCC grad Aisha Bowe honored with 2021 MCCA Outstanding Alumnus Award

Rich Rezler - July 21, 2021

A self-described “unmotivated and unfocused” student in high school, Bowe found her passion and purpose while attending WCC from 2003 to 2006. The former NASA aerospace engineer is the founder and CEO of STEMBoard, an engineering solutions company.

View Post :   WCC grad Aisha Bowe honored with 2021 MCCA Outstanding Alumnus Award

tags: Outstanding Alumnus Award, On The Record, STEM, Aisha Bowe, Alumni Profile, August 2021

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