WCC News Story Archive

WCC Police Academy celebrates special 31-member graduating class

Rich Rezler - March 23, 2024

The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) had a significant need for additional academy training, so WCC answered that call for assistance and built an additional 18-week academy.

tags: Public Service Training, Graduation, Police Academy, Class of 2024

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.

tags: 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.

tags: Scholarships, December 2023, WCC Foundation, Foundation, On The Record, Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor

From underground to outer space: Register for WCC youth summer camps

Freeman Gregory - March 20, 2024

Registration is open for Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) hands-on summer camps for area youth ages 5-18.

tags: Summer Camps, Youth Camps

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.

tags: March 2024, Community College Month, On The Record, Free College Week

WCC honors three local entrepreneurs with Black Business Excellence and Impact Awards

Rich Rezler - March 13, 2024

Three local entrepreneurs were recognized with WCC/Parkridge Black Business Excellence & Impact Awards for their dedication to community service.

tags: Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Center, Black Business Excellence and Impact Awards, Parkridge Community Center, College and Career Readiness

Rep. Debbie Dingell to open entrepreneur panel discussion April 4

WCC Public Relations - March 06, 2024

The public is invited to a panel discussion, "Entrepreneurs: Why They Start & What Keeps Them Going," to be hosted at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) on Thursday, April 4.

tags: Entrepreneurship Center, Entrepreneurship

Time is running out on free tuition for Michigan residents age 21-24

WCC Public Relations - March 01, 2024

tags: Michigan Reconnect, On The Record, Scholarships, March 2024

Tickets available for Feb. 29 Black Business Excellence & Impact Celebration

WCC Public Relations - February 23, 2024

Tickets are available for the February 29 Black Business Excellence & Impact Celebration honoring the 2024 WCC/Parkridge Black Business Community Impact Award recipients. The awards for entrepreneurial excellence and commitment to community service will be presented at the celebration held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 29, at the Parkridge Community Center, 591 Armstrong Drive, Ypsilanti. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased online.

tags: Parkridge Community Center, WCC Parkridge Black Business Community Impact Award, Entrepreneurship Center

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.

tags: On The Record, Entrepreneurship Center, March 2024, Start-Up Incubator, Business, Entrepreneur