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Fifth annual Juneteenth Celebration to be held June 18

Morgan Nalepa - June 04, 2026

WCC is hosting its fifth annual Juneteenth Celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 18 in the Morris Lawrence Building. All WCC students, faculty, staff and the community are invited.

View Post :   Fifth annual Juneteenth Celebration to be held June 18

tags: Juneteenth, Campus Events

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Union training brings thousands of people, millions of dollars to Washtenaw County

Fran LeFort - June 04, 2026

Nearly 6,000 skilled trades union members from across the United States and around the world will travel to Ann Arbor this summer for advanced training programs hosted in partnership with Washtenaw Community College.

View Post :   Union training brings thousands of people, millions of dollars to Washtenaw County

tags: United Association, Electrical Workers, OPCMIA, UA Instructor Training Program, Economic Development, Ironworkers, Roofers Union, Unions, IBEW

New exhibition by Detroit artist Brach Tiller opens June 12 at The Gallery at WCC

Rich Rezler - May 29, 2026

Detroit-based artist Brach Tiller explores love, domesticity and shared dreams in a new exhibit opening June 12 at The Gallery at Washtenaw Community College.

View Post :   New exhibition by Detroit artist Brach Tiller opens June 12 at The Gallery at WCC

tags: Campus Events, The Gallery, June 2026, Fine Arts, On The Record

Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Building

'What's Heating Up in Washtenaw County?' Regional leaders discuss growth, workforce and opportunity

Fran LeFort - May 28, 2026

The Washtenaw Economic Club will host a regional leadership panel discussion, “What’s Heating Up in Washtenaw County,” on Thursday, June 4, at Washtenaw Community College (WCC).

View Post :   'What's Heating Up in Washtenaw County?' Regional leaders discuss growth, workforce and opportunity

tags: Workforce Development, Economic Growth, Washtenaw Economic Club

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From the President: WCC degrees strengthen Washtenaw County

Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - May 22, 2026

Graduation day is a reminder of what a community college returns to the community that supports it.

View Post :   From the President: WCC degrees strengthen Washtenaw County

tags: Graduation, Workforce Development, On The Record, President's Column, Class of 2026, June 2026, Commencement

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WCC, IBEW strengthen workforce partnership with new degree pathways for electrical workers

Fran LeFort - May 21, 2026

Washtenaw Community College and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers announced a new articulation agreement designed to help electrical workers earn college degrees while addressing the nation’s growing need for skilled trades professionals.

View Post :   WCC, IBEW strengthen workforce partnership with new degree pathways for electrical workers

tags: On The Record, IBEW, Electrical Workers, Skilled Trades, Industry Partnerships, June 2026

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Tech entrepreneur encourages WCC graduates to open door for others

Rich Rezler - May 19, 2026

Bhushan Kulkarni challenged Washtenaw Community College graduates to measure success not only by what they achieve, but by how many others they help.

View Post :   Tech entrepreneur encourages WCC graduates to open door for others

tags: Class of 2026, June 2026, Bhushan Kulkarni, On The Record, Honorary Associate Degree, Commencement, Graduation

Students walk through the Washtenaw Community College campus.

WCC freezes in-district tuition; lowers online rates for next academic year

Fran LeFort - May 19, 2026

Tuition for in-district county residents attending Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will remain the lowest in the state next academic year, as the college freezes rates and reduces online tuition.

View Post :   WCC freezes in-district tuition; lowers online rates for next academic year

tags: Tuition, On The Record, Affordability, Accessibility, June 2026, Board of Trustees

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Graduate Profile: Law school grad pivots career at WCC

Rich Rezler - May 19, 2026

After earning a law degree in the early 1990s, Melissa Bruzzano never expected to find herself back in a college classroom. But the 57-year-old Ann Arbor resident returned to WCC to pursue a new passion — and did so with extraordinary success.

View Post :   Graduate Profile: Law school grad pivots career at WCC

tags: Student Success, June 2026, On The Record, Commencement, Adult Learners, Graduation, Class of 2026

2026 Summer Camps

Summer youth camps combine hands-on fun with real-world STEM learning

Amber Czajka - May 17, 2026

From robotics and esports to space exploration and health care careers, Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host nearly 20 hands-on STEM camps for youth ages 6-18 this summer.

View Post :   Summer youth camps combine hands-on fun with real-world STEM learning

tags: Youth Camps, STEM Camps, Summer Camps

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