WCC News Story Archive

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WCC students converting 1974 Volkswagen into electric vehicle

Fran LeFort - April 27, 2026

Students in Washtenaw Community College’s Transportation Technologies programs are bringing a 1974 Volkswagen Thing into the electric age by converting the vintage vehicle into a fully electric car as part of a hands-on learning project.

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tags: Advanced Transportation Center, Transportation Technologies, Automotive Refinishing, Auto Body, Automotive Services, Electric Vehicles

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WCC Foundation Women's Council honoring three community leaders

WCC Public Relations - April 27, 2026

A trio of dedicated community leaders are among the women to be honored at the 29th annual WCC Foundation Women’s Council Celebration Luncheon.

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tags: WCC Foundation, Sheroes, Student Impact Fund, Women's Council

Dr. Gabriel Ehrlich

Washtenaw County economy forecast: Continued, measured growth through 2028

Fran LeFort - April 24, 2026

Washtenaw County’s economy is forecast to see continued, measured growth through 2028, even as risks persist, according to a new report presented today at Washtenaw Community College.

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tags: President's Leadership Recognition Luncheon, Economic Outlook, Washtenaw Economic Club, Washtenaw County

Tiffany Ford

Keep Up The Good Work: Tiffany Ford, University of Michigan Credit Union

Tiffany Ford - April 17, 2026

In 'Keep Up The Good Work,' local leaders discuss their relationship with Washtenaw Community College.

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

Mike Rudisill

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.

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tags: Advanced Manufacturing, Student Veterans, Alumni Profile, Advanced Transportation, 60 Stories

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Announcing 2026 WCC Student Art Show award winners

Rich Rezler - April 14, 2026

Kaitlyn Redies won first place at the 2026 WCC Student Art Show for her pastel painting "Bedrot."

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tags: Student Art Show, Awards, Fine Arts, Painting, Digital Media Arts, Photography, Drawing, Digital Video Production, Ceramics

Mikala Sposito

Forged through sacrifice: Inside Mikala Sposito's journey to WorldSkills

Rich Rezler - April 10, 2026

WCC welding student Mikala Sposito will be the first woman to represent the United States at WorldSkills in China this September. This is how she got there.

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tags: WorldSkills, Welding, Awards, SkillsUSA, Welding and Fabrication, Student Succes

Jasmine Thomas

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.

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tags: Launch Summer 2026, Alumni Profile, General Studies, 60 Stories

Kaitlin Lesser

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.

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tags: Launch Summer 2026, Alumni Profile, Business, 60 Stories

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WCC invites community to experience Free College Week, April 13-18

Fran LeFort - March 31, 2026

As part of National Community College Month in April, Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is opening its doors to the community in a big way – inviting people of all ages to explore, learn and experience college life at no cost during its annual Free College Week, April 13–18.

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tags: Free College Week, Community College Month

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