Digital Media Discovery offers in-depth look at WCC programs
Fran LeFort - October 06, 2022
The public is invited to the WCC campus next week to tour labs, visit with instructors and learn more about the college’s Digital Media Arts programs
View Post : Digital Media Discovery offers in-depth look at WCC programstags: Web Design, Audio Engineering, Digital Media Arts, Digital Photography, Digital Video Production, Music Production, Graphic Design, Photography, 3D Animation
WCC's Brandon Tucker appointed to U.S. Department of Commerce advisory committee
Rich Rezler - October 03, 2022
Brandon Tucker, Vice President and Chief Workforce & Community Development Officer at Washtenaw Community College, is one of 24 individuals from around the country appointed to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Industrial Advisory Committee.
View Post : WCC's Brandon Tucker appointed to U.S. Department of Commerce advisory committeetags: Workforce Development, Electrical, Advanced Transportation, Brandon Tucker
New WCC faculty art exhibit runs through December 21
Rich Rezler - October 01, 2022
Artwork by faculty members in Washtenaw Community College’s Fine Arts and Digital Media Arts departments is on display at the new art gallery inside the recently renovated Morris Lawrence Building
View Post : New WCC faculty art exhibit runs through December 21tags: Painting, Digital Media Arts, Fine Arts, Digital Photography, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Art Gallery
WCC Police Academy honors 41 graduates, its largest ever class
Rich Rezler - October 01, 2022
The largest group of recruits in the history of the WCC Police Academy celebrated its graduation, culminating with 36 members of the 41-person Class of 2022 receiving their badge from the law enforcement departments where they’ll start their career.
View Post : WCC Police Academy honors 41 graduates, its largest ever classtags: Graduation, Advanced Technologies and Public Services Careers, Police Academy, Class of 2022
Public invited to WCC's Fall Career and Internship Fair on October 13
Fran LeFort - September 22, 2022
More than 70 employers, many looking to hire immediately, will be represented at WCC’s Fall Career and Internship Fair on Thursday, Oct. 13.
View Post : Public invited to WCC's Fall Career and Internship Fair on October 13tags: Career Fair, Career & Internship Fair, Center for Career Success
'Keeping DEI Top of Mind' is focus of September 29 Washtenaw Economic Club luncheon
Fran LeFort - September 21, 2022
Ovell Barbee, former Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources officer Indiana University Health will be the featured speaker at the next Washtenaw Economic Club luncheon Thursday, September 29.
View Post : 'Keeping DEI Top of Mind' is focus of September 29 Washtenaw Economic Club luncheontags: Diversity, Washtenaw Economic Club
WCC showcases EV and cybersecurity training at North American International Auto Show
Fran LeFort - September 13, 2022
WCC will attend the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week, highlighting its programs to prepare the EV and mobility workforce of today and tomorrow.
View Post : WCC showcases EV and cybersecurity training at North American International Auto Showtags: Transportation Technologies, Mobility, North America International Auto Show, Smart Vehicles, Automotive Cybersecurity, EV, Advanced Transportation Center
Bootcamps announced for cybersecurity shortages and innovative solutions to health care
Fran LeFort - September 09, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host two workforce training bootcamps this fall to fill critical talent needs in the areas of IT-cybersecurity and health care.
View Post : Bootcamps announced for cybersecurity shortages and innovative solutions to health caretags: cybersecurity, Workforce Training, Workforce Development, Health Care
WCC showcases new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab, IT programs at September 8 open house
Fran LeFort - September 01, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host an open house and Computer Science and IT Expo from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, September 8, in its new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab. Current and prospective students interested in learning about the college’s programs for in-demand cyber careers and other computer science and technology programs are invited.
View Post : WCC showcases new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab, IT programs at September 8 open housetags: Computer Science, Automotive Cybersecurity, Business and Computer Technologies, cybersecurity, IT, National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education
Fall semester kicks off August 29 with new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab, zero-cost textbook degree, academic programs
Fran LeFort - August 26, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is gearing up for a new academic year starting Monday, August 29, that features its first no-cost textbook associate degree, a brand new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab and frozen tuition for the fifth straight year.
View Post : Fall semester kicks off August 29 with new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab, zero-cost textbook degree, academic programstags: Certificates, September 2022, fall 2022, OER, Z-Degree, On The Record, Michigan Reconnect, Automotive Cybersecurity, academic
WCC selected as educational partner for Amazon Career Choice program
Fran LeFort - August 25, 2022
WCC has been selected as an education partner for Amazon’s Career Choice program, providing Amazon’s hourly employees access to academic degrees, professional development and personal enrichment courses.
View Post : WCC selected as educational partner for Amazon Career Choice programtags: Workforce Training, Partnership, September 2022, Workforce Development, On The Record, Amazon Career Choice
WCC adds 47 new alumni to its ranks through United Association partnership
Fran LeFort - August 19, 2022
It’s been a couple decades coming, but Carlos Rivera’s winding path to college graduation makes his new achievement all the sweeter.
View Post : WCC adds 47 new alumni to its ranks through United Association partnershiptags: Alumni, September 2022, On The Record, United Association, Graduation
Governor Whitmer joins United Association for Industry Day at WCC
Fran LeFort - August 18, 2022
Washtenaw Community College welcomed Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at the United Association’s Industry Day on Wednesday.
View Post : Governor Whitmer joins United Association for Industry Day at WCCtags: Skilled Trades, Industry, United Association
Skilled trades careers are high-tech, high-demand and high-wage
Rich Rezler - August 16, 2022
Professional trades careers in Michigan pay about 39% higher than the statewide average for all occupations. Those same careers often require less schooling and student debt than a four-year degree.
View Post : Skilled trades careers are high-tech, high-demand and high-wagetags: Auto Body Repair, Automotive Services, Welding and Fabrication, Construction, Transportation Technologies, Automotive Powertrain Development, Motorcycle Service, Launch Fall 2022, Launch, Advanced Manufacturing, HVAC, Skilled Trades, Engineering
United Association instructor training brings nearly 3,000 visitors to WCC campus, Ann Arbor area
Fran LeFort - August 12, 2022
The United Association instructor training program will have a record turnout when it returns to the WCC campus after a two-year hiatus.
View Post : United Association instructor training brings nearly 3,000 visitors to WCC campus, Ann Arbor area
WCC grad Alex Spencer exemplifies next generation of transportation workforce
Fran LeFort - August 10, 2022
WCC is educating a nimble, highly skilled workforce for the next generation of automated transportation and mobility, and recent graduate Alex Spencer is poised to become one of those new leaders.
View Post : WCC grad Alex Spencer exemplifies next generation of transportation workforcetags: Launch, Advanced Transportation, Launch Fall 2022, CCAT, Automotive Services, Automotive, Alumni Profile
WCC STEM Scholars program fuels passions for Harris sisters
Fran LeFort - August 07, 2022
STEM Scholars was established at WCC in 2018 to encourage and facilitate success for students seeking science, technology, engineering and math careers. It supports underrepresented students through multiple grants.
View Post : WCC STEM Scholars program fuels passions for Harris sisterstags: STEM, Transfer, September 2022, Launch, On The Record, Launch Fall 2022, 3D Animation, Student Profile, STEM Scholars Program
Goldwater Scholar on track to be next WCC alumna turned STEM star
Fran LeFort - August 06, 2022
Look no further than recent alumna Alex Chumney’s achievements to see WCC’s relevance in bringing up the next generation of STEM leaders.
View Post : Goldwater Scholar on track to be next WCC alumna turned STEM startags: Automotive Cybersecurity, Launch Fall 2022, Alumni Profile, STEM Scholars Program, NASA, STEM, Launch, cybersecurity
WCC offers first 'Z-Degree,' associate degree program with zero textbook costs
Rich Rezler - July 29, 2022
Continuing its commitment to keep higher education affordable, WCC has made it possible for a student to earn an associate degree without ever purchasing a textbook.
View Post : WCC offers first 'Z-Degree,' associate degree program with zero textbook coststags: Z-Degree, September 2022, On The Record, Affordability, Open Education Resources
Washtenaw Community College and Trainco partner to fill truck driving talent pipeline
Fran LeFort - July 28, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is partnering with Trainco Truck Driving Schools to offer a full-service CDL-A educational training program to help fill critical workforce needs.
View Post : Washtenaw Community College and Trainco partner to fill truck driving talent pipelinetags: On The Record, Partnership, Trucking, September 2022, Workforce Development, Workforce Training, Industry
WCC Collegiate Recovery Program receives grant from Jamie Daniels Foundation
Rich Rezler - July 27, 2022
The Collegiate Recovery Program at WCC received a grant from the Jamie Daniels Foundation that will endow a scholarship for a student in the program and assist in its quest to provide all WCC students with recovery support, connection and community to improve their health and well-being.
View Post : WCC Collegiate Recovery Program receives grant from Jamie Daniels Foundationtags: Grants, September 2022, Student Services, On The Record, WCC Foundation, Collegiate Recovery Program
Middle school students invited to Super STEAM Saturdays at WCC
Fran LeFort - July 26, 2022
WCC faculty members will lead interactive monthly workshops designed to expose students to the wide world of STEAM career options.
View Post : Middle school students invited to Super STEAM Saturdays at WCCtags: Community enrichment, STEAM, Campus Events, Super STEAM Saturdays
WCC, faculty union agree to three-year contract
Fran LeFort - July 20, 2022
The WCC Board of Trustees has ratified a three-year contract between the college and its faculty union.
View Post : WCC, faculty union agree to three-year contracttags: Press Release, Faculty, Faculty Contract
Adult Transitions Pathways celebrates 141-member graduating class
Rich Rezler - July 15, 2022
“Before this program, I had zero hope for myself being successful. I dropped out my senior year of high school and that made me feel like I failed my family and I failed myself,” student speaker Jaden Dudley said. “But now we’re going to walk out of here with smiles wide and caps held high … because we’re graduates, baby!”
View Post : Adult Transitions Pathways celebrates 141-member graduating classtags: Class of 2022, Graduation, On The Record, September 2022, Adult Transitions Pathways
WCC hosts state's announcement of additional funding for Frontliners, Reconnect students
Fran LeFort - July 14, 2022
Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II launched a statewide tour at WCC to spotlight Michigan's $6 million bipartisan investment in grant funding for Michigan Reconnect and Futures for Frontliners programs.
View Post : WCC hosts state's announcement of additional funding for Frontliners, Reconnect studentstags: On The Record, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, Michigan Reconnect, September 2022, Futures For Frontliners, Press Release
WCC cuts ribbon on renovated Morris Lawrence Building
Fran LeFort - July 09, 2022
The Morris Lawrence Building at Washtenaw Community College has reopened after a year-long renovation project.
View Post : WCC cuts ribbon on renovated Morris Lawrence Buildingtags: On The Record, Campus Events, September 2022, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, Campus News
Nine WCC online courses recognized as 'exemplary'
Rich Rezler - July 02, 2022
Nine different WCC online classes earned Blackboard Exemplary Course Program Award status, making up roughly 17% percent of all awards granted to schools, colleges and universities around the world.
View Post : Nine WCC online courses recognized as 'exemplary'tags: Business, September 2022, Online Learning, Awards, Business and Computer Technologies, On The Record, Blackboard
WCC Board of Trustees extends President Bellanca's contract through 2025
Fran LeFort - June 29, 2022
The Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees unanimously voted Tuesday night to extend the contract of Dr. Rose B. Bellanca as President and Chief Executive Officer through 2025.
View Post : WCC Board of Trustees extends President Bellanca's contract through 2025
Vet Fest 2022 coming to WCC campus on July 23
Rich Rezler - June 23, 2022
All Washtenaw County military veterans and their families are invited for a day of free food, fun and information at Washtenaw Vet Fest 2022 on Saturday, July 23.
View Post : Vet Fest 2022 coming to WCC campus on July 23tags: Vet Fest, Wadhams Veterans Center, community involvement, Veterans
WCC welcoming nearly 4,000 union trainers to area this summer
Fran LeFort - June 15, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will welcome nearly 4,000 trainers from four national skilled trades organizations to campus this summer.
View Post : WCC welcoming nearly 4,000 union trainers to area this summertags: OPCIMA, United Association, Skilled Trades, Roofers Union, Ironworkers
Washtenaw Community College hosts first archaeology fieldwork experience
Fran LeFort - June 13, 2022
A first-of-its-kind archaeological survey and dig on the WCC campus this summer hopes to reveal clues about previous activity in the area and serve as a teaching opportunity for enrolled students and community volunteers.
View Post : Washtenaw Community College hosts first archaeology fieldwork experiencetags: On The Record, Campus, Archaeology Field Experience, STEM, Community enrichment, June 2022
WCC Radiography program celebrates its graduates with pinning ceremony
Rich Rezler - June 13, 2022
The graduation season at Washtenaw Community College continued on Sunday when 20 members of the college’s Radiography program participated in a pinning ceremony.
View Post : WCC Radiography program celebrates its graduates with pinning ceremonytags: Radiography, Graduation, Class of 2022
WCC-EMU broadcasting partnership leads to statewide student award
Rich Rezler - June 10, 2022
WCC student Kristy King won a second-place award in the Michigan Association of Broadcasters’ 2022 Student Broadcast Awards for her work on the crew that airs EMU athletics.
View Post : WCC-EMU broadcasting partnership leads to statewide student award
WCC named Bee Campus USA for third year
Fran LeFort - June 02, 2022
Washtenaw Community College has been recognized as a Bee Campus USA affiliate for the third consecutive year for enhancing pollinator habitats and educating the community.
View Post : WCC named Bee Campus USA for third yeartags: On The Record, Campus, wtmc, Awards, Bee Campus USA, June 2022, Sustainability
Cash prizes awarded to help local entrepreneurs start and build businesses
Fran LeFort - May 31, 2022
Local entrepreneurs pitched their business plans for cash prizes in a hybrid return to [email protected], the WCC Entrepreneurship Center's premier annual event.
View Post : Cash prizes awarded to help local entrepreneurs start and build businessestags: [email protected], June 2022, Entrepreneurship Center, On The Record, Community enrichment, Entrepreneurship
Graduate Profile: Kimberly Schamberger, Film Studies
Rich Rezler - May 25, 2022
Before she hits the stage at the Oscars or Emmys, Kimberly Schamberger already has one impressive award in her back pocket.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Kimberly Schamberger, Film Studiestags: On The Record, Class of 2022, Commencement, Graduation, Student Profile, June 2022
Graduate Profile: Caleb Rogers, Welding
Rich Rezler - May 25, 2022
Twenty college credits Caleb Rogers earned as a dual-enrolled high school student allowed him to finish WCC’s Welding Technology associate degree program in just one year.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Caleb Rogers, Weldingtags: On The Record, Commencement, Class of 2022, Graduation, June 2022, Student Profile
Graduate Profile: Austin Mudd, Mechatronics
Rich Rezler - May 24, 2022
Plenty of individuals hang their hat on the ability to do a job fast and do it right. Recent graduate Austin Mudd took that “fast and right” concept and upgraded it to “accelerated and exceptional.”
View Post : Graduate Profile: Austin Mudd, Mechatronicstags: Commencement, On The Record, Graduation, Student Profile, Class of 2022, June 2022
Graduate Profile: Ta'Varus Lumpkins, Dental Assisting
Rich Rezler - May 24, 2022
Extravagantly decorated caps are always a highlight at Commencement, but few have stood out quite like Ta'Varus Lumpkins' cap stood out.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Ta'Varus Lumpkins, Dental Assistingtags: On The Record, Graduation, Class of 2022, Student Profile, Commencement, June 2022
Graduate Profile: Daria Skalitzky, WTMC
Rich Rezler - May 24, 2022
Darie Skalitzky ended her time on the WCC campus with a high school diploma, associate degree, 62 transferrable college credits and a $1,500 scholarship she'll use at the University of Michigan.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Daria Skalitzky, WTMCtags: On The Record, June 2022, Graduation, Student Profile, Commencement, Class of 2022
Graduate Profile: Bianca Robinson, Nursing
Rich Rezler - May 24, 2022
Many WCC students returned to college to make a career change. Bianca Robinson has cycled through an interesting series of career choices herself, all before completing her education.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Bianca Robinson, Nursingtags: June 2022, Class of 2022, On The Record, Graduation, Student Profile, Commencement
Faculty speaker: Adversity experienced at WCC will serve grads well in the future
Freeman Gregory - May 23, 2022
During her Commencement address, faculty speaker Susan Dentel reminded WCC graduates that they are already grizzled veterans when it comes to surmounting adversity.
View Post : Faculty speaker: Adversity experienced at WCC will serve grads well in the futuretags: Class of 2022, Graduation, STEM Scholars Program, June 2022, Commencement, On The Record
Student speaker encourages fellow grads to brighten lives
Freeman Gregory - May 23, 2022
“If there is any power we have as people, it is the power to change what is around us," Commencement student speaker Caelan Saunders said. “As educated people, we see the problems before us. We see that it can be better.”
View Post : Student speaker encourages fellow grads to brighten livestags: June 2022, Graduation, Class of 2022, Commencement, On The Record
Commencement speaker urges new grads to stay local
Fran LeFort - May 23, 2022
Ann Arbor SPARK President & CEO Paul Krutko, this year's Honorary Associate Degree in Community Service recipient, commends WCC graduates for their perseverance.
View Post : Commencement speaker urges new grads to stay localtags: Awards, Class of 2022, Graduation, On The Record, June 2022, Commencement
Help Class of 2022 'pay it forward' with donation to WCC Foundation
Rich Rezler - May 22, 2022
A $20.22 donation to the WCC Foundation Scholarship Fund "will help change lives," incoming chair Alex Milshteyn told graduates and their guests at Commencement.
View Post : Help Class of 2022 'pay it forward' with donation to WCC Foundationtags: Class of 2022, Graduation, WCC Foundation, On The Record, June 2022, Commencement
WCC returns to in-person commencement, will award nearly 2,000 degrees and certificates
Fran LeFort - May 18, 2022
After hosting a virtual graduation salute in 2020 and a drive-through parade in 2021, WCC's traditional Commencement Ceremony returns in 2022.
View Post : WCC returns to in-person commencement, will award nearly 2,000 degrees and certificatestags: Class of 2022, Graduation, Commencement
Winter 2022 High Honors and Honors Students
WCC Communications - May 10, 2022
Congratulations to the students who earned High Honors and Honors distinction during the Winter 2022 semester.
View Post : Winter 2022 High Honors and Honors Studentstags: Winter 2022, Honors, High Honors, Student Recognition
WCC to show off Mustang Mach-E, highlight skills training at Careers of Today & Tomorrow
Fran LeFort - May 09, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will show off its Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle, its automotive cybersecurity workbenches and skills training pathways at Careers of Today & Tomorrow on Thursday, May 12, at the Southern Michigan Center for Science & Industry in Hudson.
View Post : WCC to show off Mustang Mach-E, highlight skills training at Careers of Today & Tomorrowtags: Workforce Development, Academic and Career Skills, Affordability, Advanced Transportation Center, ATC, OER, Tuition, Workforce Training
May 25 Women's Council Celebration honors service, raises money for Student Emergency Fund
Kennedy Coe - May 03, 2022
The Washtenaw Community College (WCC) Foundation invites the public to attend the Wednesday, May 25, Women’s Council Celebration. The virtual event from 5-6 p.m. honors the achievements of women throughout the community and raises money for the college’s Student Emergency Fund to help students overcome barriers and stay in school.
View Post : May 25 Women's Council Celebration honors service, raises money for Student Emergency Fundtags: Foundation, WCC Foundation, Women's Council, Student Emergency Fund
Nursing graduates: 'We are all resilient'
Rich Rezler - April 29, 2022
The 69 graduating members of the WCC nursing program took part in the traditional pinning ceremony
View Post : Nursing graduates: 'We are all resilient'tags: Graduation, Class of 2022, Student Success, Nursing
Tuition to remain frozen for fifth straight year for WCC in-district students
Fran LeFort - April 27, 2022
Tuition for in-district students at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will remain frozen for the fifth consecutive year, the college announced following Board of Trustees approval Tuesday.
View Post : Tuition to remain frozen for fifth straight year for WCC in-district studentstags: On The Record, June 2022, Board of Trustees, enrollment, Affordability, Tuition
Ann Arbor woman uses Free College Week to transition to new stage in life
Rich Rezler - April 26, 2022
LeNelle Covés attended nearly 40 of the 64 Free College Week classes that WCC offered earlier this month. "There's no reason I should be bored in my life because I have too many interests," she says.
View Post : Ann Arbor woman uses Free College Week to transition to new stage in life
Paul Glantz, Emagine theater chain founder, to address May 12 Washtenaw Economic Club
Fran LeFort - April 23, 2022
Paul A. Glantz, co-founder and chairman of Troy-based theater chain Emagine Entertainment, Inc. is the featured speaker at the May 12 Washtenaw Economic Club luncheon.
View Post : Paul Glantz, Emagine theater chain founder, to address May 12 Washtenaw Economic Clubtags: Washtenaw Economic Club
Collegiate Recovery Program students share their experiences during Naloxone training
Rich Rezler - April 21, 2022
Joshua Truchan and Matt Strang are recovering addicts and current officers in the WCC Collegiate Recovery Program. Both have also been on the giving and receiving ends of an emergency Naloxone treatment.
View Post : Collegiate Recovery Program students share their experiences during Naloxone trainingtags: On The Record, Public Safety, Collegiate Recovery Program, June 2022
7 smart reasons to choose WCC
WCC Communications - April 19, 2022
Affordability. Transferability. Flexibility. And more.
View Post : 7 smart reasons to choose WCCtags: Career, Student Activities, Launch Summer 2022, Affordability, Transfer, Scholarships
Local French teacher's accelerated path to a career started with dual enrollment
Fran LeFort - April 18, 2022
Less than five years out of high school, Annie Peurach has already earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree, spent a year in France and is in her first year teaching at Emerson School in Ann Arbor.
View Post : Local French teacher's accelerated path to a career started with dual enrollmenttags: Dual-Enrollment, Launch Summer 2022, Washtenaw Technical Middle College, Alumni Profile, wtmc
Building the advanced transportation workforce of the future
Fran LeFort - April 15, 2022
WCC's role in automated transportation and mobility was highlighted at the CCAT Global Symposium hosted by the University of Michigan
View Post : Building the advanced transportation workforce of the futuretags: CCAT, Advanced Transportation Center, On The Record, Mobility, June 2022
WCC Fitness Center an official host of legendary Murph Challenge
Rich Rezler - April 13, 2022
WCC’s Wadham Veterans Center is bringing a legendary fitness challenge, The Murph Challenge, to Ann Arbor on Memorial Day! The Health & Fitness Center at WCC is one of the challenge’s five official hosts across the state of Michigan.
View Post : WCC Fitness Center an official host of legendary Murph Challenge
WCC students earn 14 nominations for statewide Student Production Awards
Rich Rezler - April 08, 2022
Washtenaw Community College students have 14 projects nominated for Student Production Awards from the Michigan chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
View Post : WCC students earn 14 nominations for statewide Student Production Awardstags: Student Awards, Digital Video Production, Student Production Awards, Student Success, Digital Media Arts
A familiar name among 2022 Student Art Show winners
Rich Rezler - April 04, 2022
WCC's 2022 Student Art Show was adjudicated by Saima Mohammad, an assistant professor of graphic design at Wayne State University who practices her design work at Pakmode Media Group in Ann Arbor.
View Post : A familiar name among 2022 Student Art Show winnerstags: Digital Media Arts, Student Art Show, Therese Basha Jarjoura, Awards, WCC Student Art Show, Painting, Student Awards, Fine Arts
Public invited to April 8 virtual career fair featuring up to 100 employers
Kennedy Coe - March 29, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host its annual spring career fair featuring approximately 100 different companies virtually on Friday, April 8.
View Post : Public invited to April 8 virtual career fair featuring up to 100 employerstags: Career Fair, Career, Free College Week
County's economic forecast through 2024 is bright despite rising inflation
Fran LeFort - March 25, 2022
The Washtenaw Economic Outlook kicked off the Washtenaw Economic Club's 2022 season on March 24.
View Post : County's economic forecast through 2024 is bright despite rising inflationtags: Washtenaw County, Washtenaw Economic Club, Economic Outlook
Police academy? Law school? WCC student has 'law & order' options
Rich Rezler - March 24, 2022
Alexandra La Vallee is supplementing her education with a prestigious internship, giving her plenty of options after graduation.
View Post : Police academy? Law school? WCC student has 'law & order' optionstags: Internship, On The Record, Student Profile, March 2022, Criminal Justice
WCC made a mid-career pivot possible for PA
Rich Rezler - March 24, 2022
Kevin Ryan was 35 when his employer announced it was closing its doors after more than 100 years in business. He could find another job in a dying industry or make a dramatic change. He chose change. And he chose Washtenaw Community College to help make it happen.
View Post : WCC made a mid-career pivot possible for PAtags: On The Record, March 2022, Alumni Profile
WCC grad is one of cybersecurity's 'good guys'
Anita LeBlanc - March 24, 2022
WCC graduate and former White Hat Society member now serves as a 'force for good' in the growing cybersecurity field.
View Post : WCC grad is one of cybersecurity's 'good guys'tags: On The Record, cybersecurity, March 2022, Student Organizations, Alumni Profile
Classes, activities return to WCC campus
Washtenaw Community College - March 23, 2022
Washtenaw Community College is preparing to welcome an influx of students back to campus in the upcoming school year.
View Post : Classes, activities return to WCC campustags: March 2022, Campus Events, On The Record, Launch Summer 2022, Campus News
WCC honored for creating a culture of wellness on campus
Kennedy Coe - March 23, 2022
WCC is one of 156 colleges and universities around the country recently honored by the American College of Sports Medicine's Exercise is Medicine initiative.
View Post : WCC honored for creating a culture of wellness on campustags: Marvin Boluyt, Exercise, Awards, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Academic All-Stars: Two WCC students named to Coca-Cola Academic Team
Rich Rezler - March 21, 2022
Rachel Rubanguka is one of 50 students nationwide named a “Gold Scholar” and Daria Skalitzky is one of 50 on the “Silver Scholar” list of the 2022 Coca-Cola Foundation Academic Team.
View Post : Academic All-Stars: Two WCC students named to Coca-Cola Academic Teamtags: On The Record, Student Activities, Awards, Student Profile, March 2022, Student Success, Phi Theta Kappa
Public invited to Free College Week at WCC
Fran LeFort - March 15, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will open its virtual classroom doors to the public during Free College Week on Monday, April 4, through Friday, April 8.
View Post : Public invited to Free College Week at WCCtags: Community enrichment, Free College Week, March 2022, On The Record, Online Learning
Saline High School counselor wins WCC Bridge Award
Jenelle Franklin - March 14, 2022
Saline High School counselor Michelle Monahan received the 2021 WCC Bridge Award trophy, chosen from WCC student nominations of high school staff members who were influential in getting them to college.
View Post : Saline High School counselor wins WCC Bridge Award
Washtenaw Economic Club returns to in-person events with annual outlook
Fran LeFort - March 10, 2022
A new season of the Washtenaw Economic Club kicks off Thursday, March 24, with the annual economic outlook presented by University of Michigan economists Gabriel Ehrlich and Michael McWilliams.
View Post : Washtenaw Economic Club returns to in-person events with annual outlooktags: WEC, Washtenaw Economic Club, On The Record, Economic Outlook, March 2022
Free textbook program has saved WCC students nearly $9 million since 2017
Fran LeFort - March 07, 2022
Since Fall 2017 when Washtenaw Community College introduced its zero-cost textbook program, students have saved nearly $9 million thanks to 47 courses being taught with an open educational resource (OER).
View Post : Free textbook program has saved WCC students nearly $9 million since 2017tags: OER, March 2022, Launch Summer 2022, On The Record, Open Education Resources, Affordability
Hundreds of high school students will explore STEM and STEAM careers March 1-3
Fran LeFort - February 25, 2022
The exciting world of STEM and STEAM careers and the educational opportunities that prepare students for them will be highlighted at WCC on March 1-3.
View Post : Hundreds of high school students will explore STEM and STEAM careers March 1-3tags: STEM Scholars Program, STEAM, STEAM Week, STEM
WCC hosting 4th annual Michigan Community College Gender and Sexuality Conference
Rich Rezler - February 24, 2022
WCC has been hosting the event since 2019 in an effort to bring programming and resources typically available only to students at large universities to the community college level.
View Post : WCC hosting 4th annual Michigan Community College Gender and Sexuality Conferencetags: Student Organizations, Diversity, Conference, Gender and sexuality
Michigan Reconnect turns dreams into realities for students in program's first year
Fran LeFort - February 21, 2022
Amanda MacDonald and Carmen Samaniego are two of the nearly 1,300 students enrolled at WCC using the Michigan Reconnect tuition program. "Without Reconnect, I’m not sure I would have come back. I would have made excuses and seen too many obstacles,” MacDonald said.
View Post : Michigan Reconnect turns dreams into realities for students in program's first yeartags: Reconnect, Health Administration, Student Profile, On The Record, March 2022, Michigan Reconnect, Computer Science, Launch Summer 2022, Medical Billing and Coding
WCC dance instructor played role in Olympians' medal pursuits
Rich Rezler - February 20, 2022
Noonie Anderson, who's been teaching dance at WCC for 40 years, has worked with some of the world's greatest figure skaters.
View Post : WCC dance instructor played role in Olympians' medal pursuitstags: Dance, Performing Arts, Faculty Profile
More than 100 CTE programs at WCC prepare students for high-skill jobs
Fran LeFort - February 17, 2022
WCC is celebrating CTE Month by showcasing its more than 100 Career and Technical Education associate degree and certificate programs that prepare students for high-wage, high-demand and high-skill jobs.
View Post : More than 100 CTE programs at WCC prepare students for high-skill jobs
Six in a row! WCC earns Tree Campus Higher Education recognition again
Rich Rezler - February 14, 2022
WCC honored by Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management.
View Post : Six in a row! WCC earns Tree Campus Higher Education recognition againtags: Tree Campus USA, Facilities Management, Tree Campus Higher Education, Awards
Tech startups seek applicants for DEI-focused internship program
Rich Rezler - February 12, 2022
Applications are due March 1 for the 2022 Future Founders Internship Program, a paid summer internship for BIPOC, women, nonbinary and/or PELL-eligible students to get hands-on experience in tech, startups and entrepreneurship.
View Post : Tech startups seek applicants for DEI-focused internship programtags: Internship, Diversity
Get to know an Olympian: WCC fitness center member Donald Scott II
Rich Rezler - February 02, 2022
While the world turns its attention to TV broadcasts of the Winter Olympic Games this week, members of the WCC Health and Fitness Center haven’t needed to wait to watch an Olympian perform. Meet Donald Scott II.
View Post : Get to know an Olympian: WCC fitness center member Donald Scott II
WCC celebrating Black History Month with multiple events
Rich Rezler - February 02, 2022
Washtenaw Community College is celebrating Black History Month with multiple events throughout February planned by its Office of Diversity & Inclusion.
View Post : WCC celebrating Black History Month with multiple eventstags: Diversity, Campus Events
CircleIn gives WCC students opportunity to study together virtually
WCC - January 29, 2022
With more and more students taking online and virtual classes, WCC has taken steps to add a missing ingredient to their education: Studying with their classmates.
View Post : CircleIn gives WCC students opportunity to study together virtuallytags: ousearch_News_2020, Winter 2022, CircleIn, Technology, Student Success
Student Profile: Let's all join Malia's Movement
Rich Rezler - January 22, 2022
Malia Ellis fought through the burdens of embarrassment and isolation that a physical disability can crudely place upon a young girl. So the 19-year-old WCC student is on a mission to erase those burdens for future generations.
View Post : Student Profile: Let's all join Malia's Movementtags: Student Profile, Disabilities, January 2022, On The Record
WCC Women's Council event lifts up college students
Fran LeFort - January 22, 2022
The community is invited to attend a virtual event focused on supporting Washtenaw Community College (WCC) students through their educational and career journeys.
View Post : WCC Women's Council event lifts up college studentstags: Women's Council, Foundation
WCC alumna now fluent in 4 languages: Spanish, English, Law and Tech
Rich Rezler - January 22, 2022
Alejandra Hornak came to WCC to pursue a career in law enforcement, but is now part of an international cybersecurity firm that travels the globe protecting organizations from cyber threats.
View Post : WCC alumna now fluent in 4 languages: Spanish, English, Law and Techtags: January 2022, Criminal Justice, English as a Second Language, cybersecurity, On The Record, Alumni Profile
Fall 2021 High Honors and Honors Students
WCC - January 19, 2022
704 WCC students earned "High Honors" (3.8+ GPA) and 390 others earned "Honors" (3.5-3.8) distinction for the Fall 2021 semester.
View Post : Fall 2021 High Honors and Honors Studentstags: High Honors, Honors, fall 2021, Student Recognition
Two employees, one alumnus win WCC Equity in Action Awards
Rich Rezler - January 15, 2022
The Equity in Action Awards are presented annually during WCC's MLK Day Celebration, with one of the criteria for nomination being someone “who exemplifies the values and ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., specifically in the areas of advocacy, leadership and service."
View Post : Two employees, one alumnus win WCC Equity in Action Awardstags: Awards, Diversity, Equity in Action, MLK Day
MLK Day Celebration: Building a 'beloved community'
Fran LeFort - January 14, 2022
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of a nonviolent approach to equality for all was honored by WCC in a virtual celebration that united people from all walks of life, including a representative of Congress and a county prosecutor.
View Post : MLK Day Celebration: Building a 'beloved community'tags: MLK Day, Diversity, January 2022, On The Record
Public invited to virtual MLK Day Celebration at WCC
Fran LeFort - January 10, 2022
The public is invited to the virtual MLK Day celebration hosted by Washtenaw Community College from 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13.
View Post : Public invited to virtual MLK Day Celebration at WCC
Start of WCC winter semester classes delayed until January 18
Fran LeFort - January 05, 2022
Classes for the Winter 2022 semester at Washtenaw Community College will begin Tuesday, January 18, delayed one week due to the high COVID-19 transmission rate within the community.
View Post : Start of WCC winter semester classes delayed until January 18tags: COVID-19, Safety, Winter 2022
Former CDC director guest speaker at WCC's National Honor Society induction Friday
Fran LeFort - January 04, 2022
Former director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr. William Foege will speak at this week’s induction ceremony of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Washtenaw Community College (WCC).
View Post : Former CDC director guest speaker at WCC's National Honor Society induction Fridaytags: Public Health, Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa, CDC
$1 million gift from Agnes and Stephen Reading creates 10 annual nursing scholarships
Fran LeFort - December 16, 2021
A $1 million gift to the Washtenaw Community College Foundation by Agnes and Stephen Reading will fund 10 annual full-ride scholarships for WCC nursing students. The Ann Arbor philanthropists are longtime supporters of WCC.
View Post : $1 million gift from Agnes and Stephen Reading creates 10 annual nursing scholarshipstags: WCC Foundation, Nursing, Donation, January 2022, Scholarships, On The Record
Student Trevor Clayton represents WCC on national transportation panel
Fran LeFort - December 15, 2021
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) student Trevor Clayton was selected as a panelist for the National Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) webinar discussion held December 3. Clayton joined peers from four other community colleges throughout the nation to discuss the many transportation fields of study and potential career paths and to impart advice to interested high school students.
View Post : Student Trevor Clayton represents WCC on national transportation paneltags: On The Record, Automotive, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Advanced Transportation Center, Transportation Technologies, January 2022, CCAT
WCC hosts Reconnect sessions, campus tours for Winter 2022
Fran LeFort - December 09, 2021
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is hosting weekly Michigan Reconnect sessions and in-person and virtual campus tours for students interested in enrolling for the Winter 2022 semester. Classes begin January 10.
View Post : WCC hosts Reconnect sessions, campus tours for Winter 2022tags: Reconnect, admissions, enrollment, Winter 2022
Admissions period opens for WTMC 2022-2023 school year
Fran LeFort - December 09, 2021
Enrollment and information sessions for Washtenaw Technical Middle College (WTMC) located on the Washtenaw Community College (WCC) campus begin Tuesday, Dec. 7, for prospective new students and parents.
View Post : Admissions period opens for WTMC 2022-2023 school yeartags: high school, wtmc, Dual-Enrollment, admissions
New SERVE program boosts entrepreneurs with a social impact focus
Fran LeFort - November 18, 2021
A new program through Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) Entrepreneurship Center supports social impact-minded businesses.
View Post : New SERVE program boosts entrepreneurs with a social impact focustags: Entrepreneurship Center, December 2021, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, On The Record
WCC's new Dean of Health Sciences: 'This is where I belong'
Rich Rezler - November 17, 2021
As a first-generation college student herself, Shari Lambert has always loved the mission of the community college system. Recently named the new WCC Dean of Health Sciences, Lambert is back and eager to make a positive impact on the lives of students and the community’s health care workforce.
View Post : WCC's new Dean of Health Sciences: 'This is where I belong'tags: Health Sciences, Nursing, Allied Health
Marching on: WCC students participate in EMU band
Rich Rezler - November 17, 2021
Jamis Coates and Katie Loy perform alongside their fellow EMU Marching Band members this season, the continuation of an agreement by the band to welcome WCC students into the mix.
View Post : Marching on: WCC students participate in EMU bandtags: On The Record, Student Activities, Eastern Michigan University, December 2021, Transfer
Student voter registration, turnout at WCC increased significantly in 2020 election
Fran LeFort - November 10, 2021
Student voter registration and election day turnout during the 2020 election jumped by double digit percentage points compared to four years earlier at Washtenaw Community College, according to a new national report. The college has been honored for excellence in student democratic engagement.
View Post : Student voter registration, turnout at WCC increased significantly in 2020 electiontags: Student Activities
Apprenticeship information sessions hosted at WCC Nov. 18
Fran LeFort - November 09, 2021
Free virtual and in-person sessions will be hosted Nov. 18 for current and prospective students interested in getting paid while learning and working on the job.
View Post : Apprenticeship information sessions hosted at WCC Nov. 18tags: Apprenticeship Programs, Workforce Development, Apprenticeships, Workforce Training