WCC News Story Archive

WCC digital video students Meg Stoker, Sarah Burgess and Jake Wilkins pose with their Student Production Awards.

Three WCC students win 2025 statewide Student Production Awards

Rich Rezler - April 29, 2025

Three Washtenaw Community College students brought home four first-place trophies from the Michigan chapter of the National Association of Television Arts & Sciences during its 47th annual Student Production Awards show award.

View Post :   Three WCC students win 2025 statewide Student Production Awards

tags: Student Production Awards, Video Production, Awards, Digital Video Production

Q&A session on stage during Washtenaw County Economic Outlook presentation.

WCC hosts Washtenaw County's Economic Outlook through 2027

Fran LeFort - April 24, 2025

The 40th annual Washtenaw County Economic Outlook, commissioned by Washtenaw Community College, was presented today at the President’s Leadership Recognition Luncheon.

View Post :   WCC hosts Washtenaw County's Economic Outlook through 2027

tags: Economic Outlook, President's Leadership Recognition Luncheon

Women's Council Honorees

Women's Council celebrates 'Sheroes' for their impact, community work

WCC Public Relations - April 23, 2025

A trio of passionate community leaders are among the women to be highlighted at this year’s 28th Annual Washtenaw Community College (WCC) Foundation Women’s Council Celebration Luncheon.

View Post :   Women's Council celebrates 'Sheroes' for their impact, community work

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

WCC Aisha Bowe Blue Origin space launch countdown

Alumni Reach for the Stars with Blue Origin Space Launch

WCC Public Relations - April 18, 2025

Separated by some 15 years at Washtenaw Community College, the paths of two alumni intersected with Monday’s Blue Origin’s launch into space.

View Post :   Alumni Reach for the Stars with Blue Origin Space Launch

tags: STEM Careers, Aerospace Engineering, STEM Education, Space Launch, Nathan Perry, Blue Origin, Space Travel, Aisha Bowe

Nathan Perry

Alumni Profile: Nathan Perry rockets to a second career at Blue Origin

Rich Rezler - April 08, 2025

WCC graduate Nathan Perry is a Launch Vehicle Test Engineer at Blue Origin, working hands-on with the crew capsule that carries scientific payloads and astronauts during launches.

View Post :   Alumni Profile: Nathan Perry rockets to a second career at Blue Origin

tags: Aisha Bowe, Alumni Profile, Transfer, Adult Learners, Pre-Engineering

Articulation agreement

WCC and Oakland University providing two new education pathways

WCC Public Relations - April 08, 2025

Two new articulation agreements will help students complete degrees in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education.

View Post :   WCC and Oakland University providing two new education pathways

tags: Early Childhood Education, Articulation Agreements, Campus News, Elementary Education

WCC Student Art Show winner Bob Rickman

73-year-old Photography student wins top honors at WCC Student Art Show

Rich Rezler - April 05, 2025

Bob Rickman won first place in the 2025 WCC Student Art Show for his portrait, Mysterious Hallway.

View Post :   73-year-old Photography student wins top honors at WCC Student Art Show

tags: Painting, Ceramics, Awards, Campus News, Photography, Digital Media Arts, Student Art Show, Fine Arts

Aluminum bottle

WCC eliminates single-use plastic water bottles, adds bottle refill stations

Rich Rezler - April 02, 2025

In a significant move to expand its sustainability initiatives, Washtenaw Community College announced it has eliminated the sale of single-use plastic water bottles from on-campus retail outlets and vending machines.

View Post :   WCC eliminates single-use plastic water bottles, adds bottle refill stations

tags: Campus News, Sustainability, Recycling

Students walk on campus

Explore college classes for free April 7-12 at Washtenaw Community College

WCC Public Relations - March 24, 2025

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host Free College Week April 7-12. The public is invited to sign up for more than 100 virtual and in-person classes at no charge.

View Post :   Explore college classes for free April 7-12 at Washtenaw Community College

tags: Free College Week, Community College Month

Washtenaw Community College

Federal Reserve Bank policy advisor first speaker of 2025 Washtenaw Economic Club season

WCC Public Relations - March 24, 2025

The Washtenaw Economic Club’s 2025 season kicks off with Kristin Dziczek, a high-level policy advisor from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

View Post :   Federal Reserve Bank policy advisor first speaker of 2025 Washtenaw Economic Club season

tags: Washtenaw Economic Club, Business Leaders, Economy, Automotive Industry

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