WCC News Story Archive

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AI@Work: WCC brings together industry powerhouses to explore AI and the future of business

Fran LeFort - July 31, 2025

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will convene leading regional and national voices from the automotive, healthcare, energy and education sectors for its inaugural artificial intelligence conference, a high-impact event exploring how AI is transforming the workplace and reshaping leadership across industries.

View Post :   AI@Work: WCC brings together industry powerhouses to explore AI and the future of business

tags: Healthcare, energy, Business, Artificial Intelligence, Automotive, AI@Work, education, AI

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WCC launches new programs, freezes tuition

Fran LeFort - July 30, 2025

Washtenaw Community College will welcome the 2025 Fall Semester with five new programs designed to meet local workforce needs, while keeping in-district tuition frozen.

View Post :   WCC launches new programs, freezes tuition

tags: Fall 2025, Tuition, Construction Technology, August 2025, Engineering, On The Record, Semiconductor

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Free food, fun and resources at Washtenaw Vet Fest on August 2

Fran LeFort - July 15, 2025

Veterans, active-duty personnel, military-connected families and the National Guard are invited to the 2025 Washtenaw County Vet Fest on Saturday, August 2, for a day of food, fun and resources on the campus of Washtenaw Community College.

View Post :   Free food, fun and resources at Washtenaw Vet Fest on August 2

tags: Vet Fest, Wadhams Veterans Center, Campus Events

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WCC Foundation Board of Directors welcomes new chair, three new members

WCC Public Relations - July 01, 2025

Holly Heaviland, Ed.D., is the incoming Chair of the WCC Foundation Board of Directors, which also will include three new members. Heaviland succeeds outgoing chair Bhushan Kulkarni and most recently served as Secretary and Vice-Chair.

View Post :   WCC Foundation Board of Directors welcomes new chair, three new members

tags: Foundation, WCC Foundation, Scholarships, On The Record, August 2025

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The power of affordable education

Fran LeFort - June 28, 2025

With in-district tuition at just $99 per credit hour, WCC is one of Michigan’s most affordable higher education options.

View Post :   The power of affordable education

tags: Tuition, Radiography, Scholarships, financial aid, Affordability

Julie and Emily Friedrichsen pose inside a Medical Assisting classroom.

Mother-daughter duo completing WCC program together

Terry Jacoby - June 28, 2025

When Emily Friedrichsen attended an orientation session for Washtenaw Community College’s Medical Assisting program, she realized she hadn’t only discovered the perfect fit for herself — she had found one for her mother, too.

View Post :   Mother-daughter duo completing WCC program together

tags: Launch, Student Profile, Medical Assistant, Medical Assisting, Health Sciences

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From WCC to the deep blue sea

Fran LeFort - June 27, 2025

How Marina Wennstrom grew up in the Detroit metropolitan area and ended up nose-to-nose with marine animals on the West Coast is a tale that includes a stop at Washtenaw Community College.

View Post :   From WCC to the deep blue sea

tags: Alumni Profile, Biology, Launch, Transfer

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WCC launching innovative 'Weekend Welder' program to meet growing industry demand

Fran LeFort - June 26, 2025

Designed for busy working adults, the "Weekend Welders" program provides a flexible, career-focused path to high-demand welding jobs without disrupting weekday responsibilities.

View Post :   WCC launching innovative 'Weekend Welder' program to meet growing industry demand

tags: CTE, Adult Learners, Welding

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WCC hosts Science Night at Ann Arbor Summer Festival June 22

Fran LeFort - June 18, 2025

Washtenaw Community College is hosting WCC Science Night at the Ann Arbor Summer Festival this Sunday, June 22, with free, hands-on STEM activities.

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From the President: Leading students where they want to go

Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - June 15, 2025

What do you call someone who attended WCC? Employed. That’s our promise at Washtenaw Community College, one that we work hard to fulfill every single day.

View Post :   From the President: Leading students where they want to go

tags: Class of 2025, On The Record, President's Column, August 2025, Graduation

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