WCC News Story Archive

Wire art at the 2026 WCC Student Art Show

Public invited to Student Art Show

Terry Jacoby - March 09, 2026

The public is invited to the 2026 Student Art Show hosted by Washtenaw Community College (WCC) through Monday, April 6.

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tags: Art, WCC Student Art Show

Washtenaw Economic Club, March 2026

Michigan's Chief Mobility Officer kicks off new Washtenaw Economic Club season

Fran LeFort - March 06, 2026

Michigan’s Chief Mobility Officer Justine Johnson will kick off the 2026 season of the Washtenaw Economic Club speaker series on Thursday, March 26.

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tags: Mobility, Washtenaw Economic Club

Students walking on the WCC campus

Registration for Summer, Fall classes at WCC opens next week

Fran LeFort - March 05, 2026

Registration for the Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 semesters at Washtenaw Community College opens next week. Returning students may register beginning Wednesday, March 11, followed by new students on Thursday, March 12. Class schedules are available at wccnet.edu/enroll. Summer 2026 classes begin Monday, May 11, and Fall 2026 classes begin Monday, August 31.

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tags: Fall 2026, Summer 2026, enroll, register

Annie Peurach

60 Stories: French teacher's accelerated career path started with dual enrollment

Fran LeFort - March 05, 2026

In 2017, Annie Peurach earned her associate degree from Washtenaw Community College one day before walking across the stage to receive her high school diploma. The benefits of her dual enrollment experience are almost immeasurable.

View Post :   60 Stories: French teacher's accelerated career path started with dual enrollment

tags: 60 Stories, Dual-Enrollment, Washtenaw Technical Middle College, 60th Anniversary

Early education teacher in classroom

WCC steps up to address Michigan's early education teacher shortage

Fran LeFort - March 04, 2026

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is playing a leading role in a new statewide initiative designed to address Michigan’s early childhood educator shortage, providing accessible pathways that help current and aspiring educators earn credentials and degrees while continuing to work.

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tags: Apprenticeships, Workforce, On The Record, May 2026, Teacher Preparation, Early Childhood Education

Shannon Polk

Keep Up The Good Work: Shannon Polk, Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation

Shannon Polk - March 02, 2026

Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation President & CEO Shannon Polk discusses her organization's relationship with Washtenaw Community College.

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tags: On The Record, March 2026, Keep Up The Good Work

EV chargers on campus

More EV chargers available on WCC campus

Rich Rezler - March 02, 2026

WCC has expanded electric vehicle charging on campus with the addition of 12 new charging ports installed over the past 18 months in several high-traffic locations.

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tags: Sustainability, March 2026, On The Record, Electric Vehicles, EV

Special tribute from state of Michigan

Special tribute from state commends WCC's No. 1 rankings

Rich Rezler - March 02, 2026

WCC earned a state tribute for achieving the highest completion rate among Michigan’s community colleges and for producing the largest number of graduates through the Michigan Reconnect Scholarship.

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tags: March 2026, Awards, On The Record, Michigan Reconnect

Dr. Rose B. Bellanca

From the President: Why I believe in 'Going for Two'

Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - March 01, 2026

The first time I heard the phrase "Going for Two," my immediate thought was this: What a fitting message for a community college.

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tags: On The Record, President's Column, March 2026

Dale Throneberry

60 Stories: Vietnam veteran found a home at WCC

Rich Rezler - February 27, 2026

It was 1971 when Dale Throneberry first walked onto the campus of WCC. The college opened just five years prior and community colleges were emerging nationwide as an expanding pathway to higher education.

View Post :   60 Stories: Vietnam veteran found a home at WCC

tags: Faculty Profile, March 2026, 60 Stories, Alumni Profile, On The Record, Wadhams Veterans Center

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