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 graduatetags: Alumni Profile, 60th Anniversary, 60 Stories, Dental Assisting
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 studentstags: 60 Stories, Alumni Profile, Manufacturing Day, Advanced Manufacturing, CTE, 60th Anniversary
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 WCCtags: Criminal Justice, Launch Fall 2026, Police Academy, 60 Stories, 60th Anniversary, Alumni Profile
60 Stories: Path to Ph.D. began at WCC for Brazil native
Anita LeBlanc - June 25, 2026
When Fernanda Cross left her native Brazil to learn English, she never could have imagined that 20 years later she would be a tenure-track professor at the University of Michigan.
View Post : 60 Stories: Path to Ph.D. began at WCC for Brazil nativetags: Alumni Profile, 60th Anniversary, WCC Foundation, Student Succes, 60 Stories
60 Stories: Engineer saved time and money by starting at WCC
WCC Public Relations - April 21, 2026
Dolgachev’s interest in robotics was sparked while a student at Skyline High School in Ann Arbor. His courses at WCC helped him narrow down his career dreams of becoming a robotics engineer.
View Post : 60 Stories: Engineer saved time and money by starting at WCCtags: Mechatronics, 60th Anniversary, Transfer, Affordability, 60 Stories, University Transfer Center
60 Stories: Veteran alum advancing the safety of intelligent vehicles
WCC Communications - April 15, 2026
Mike Rudisill leads a team at an innovative tech company that focuses on future vehicle technology – from smart infrastructure to autonomous vehicles to driver experiences and more.
View Post : 60 Stories: Veteran alum advancing the safety of intelligent vehiclestags: Advanced Manufacturing, Student Veterans, Alumni Profile, Advanced Transportation, 60 Stories
60 Stories: WCC alum building a banking career
WCC Public Relations - April 03, 2026
Like many high school graduates, Jasmine Thomas wasn’t sure what she wanted to do next — but she knew where to begin. WCC.
View Post : 60 Stories: WCC alum building a banking careertags: Launch Summer 2026, General Studies, Alumni Profile, 60 Stories
60 Stories: Alumna builds success in business and on the farm
WCC Public Relations - April 01, 2026
For Kaitlin Lesser, her Washtenaw Community College education is on display every day — from the fields of her family farm to the operations floor of a local manufacturing business.
View Post : 60 Stories: Alumna builds success in business and on the farmtags: Launch Summer 2026, Alumni Profile, Business, 60 Stories
60 Stories: WCC helps grad transition from district manager to c-suite
Fran LeFort - March 30, 2026
David Graham was in his mid-40s and parenting multiple children when he enrolled at WCC. The regional manager of a national auto parts chain enjoyed his career, but something was driving him to finish his college degree.
View Post : 60 Stories: WCC helps grad transition from district manager to c-suitetags: Adult Learners, 60 Stories, 60th Anniversary
60 Stories: Apprenticeship led to career as robotics technician
Terry Jacoby - March 25, 2026
Andrew Matthews completed the Magna Apprenticeship Program at WCC, earning a Robotics Technician certificate in the process.
View Post : 60 Stories: Apprenticeship led to career as robotics techniciantags: Robotics, Apprenticeship Programs, Launch Summer 2026, 60 Stories, Alumni Profile, Apprenticeships