New program supports WCC HVAC/R students and local industry
Rich Rezler - August 19, 2021
A new program operated by the Entrepreneurship Center at WCC aims to prepare students in the college’s HVAC/R program for future business ownership while also supporting local small business owners operating in the industry.
View Post : New program supports WCC HVAC/R students and local industrytags: August 2021, Entrepreneurship Center, HVAC, Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, On The Record
Medical researcher got debt-free start at WCC
WCC Communications - August 19, 2021
With WCC’s affordable tuition and an academic scholarship to boot, Dan Tyrrell started his educational journey without the burden of student debt. The money he saved went toward a Ph.D. program at Wake Forest University.
View Post : Medical researcher got debt-free start at WCCtags: Affordability, August 2021, Alumni Profile, Transfer, STEAM, On The Record, Student Success
Middle school students invited to WCC's free monthly Super STEAM Saturdays
Fran LeFort - August 18, 2021
WCC faculty members will lead free monthly Super STEAM Saturdays, designed to engage middle school students in fun and interactive learning.
View Post : Middle school students invited to WCC's free monthly Super STEAM Saturdaystags: Campus Events, STEAM
Summer campers at Parkridge Community Center to receive new laptops through $60,000 grant
Fran LeFort - August 13, 2021
Washtenaw Community College received a $60,000 technology grant to provide new laptops and family digital literacy training for youth attending its Summer Learning Experience at Parkridge Community Center in Ypsilanti.
View Post : Summer campers at Parkridge Community Center to receive new laptops through $60,000 granttags: Grants, Parkridge Youth Program, Parkridge Community Center
WCC's Dr. Kimberly Hurns chosen for national presidential fellowship for community college leaders
Fran LeFort - August 06, 2021
Dr. Kimberly Hurns, Executive Vice President for Instruction & Academic Affairs at Washtenaw Community College, is one of 40 leaders selected for the 2021-22 class of the Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program has announced.
View Post : WCC's Dr. Kimberly Hurns chosen for national presidential fellowship for community college leaderstags: Dr. Kimberly Hurns
On-campus food services return with new partner, Creative Dining Solutions
WCC Communications - August 04, 2021
As the WCC campus reopens, there's an update on food service options on campus. Michigan-based Creative Dining Services is our new partner in the outlets located on the first floor of the Student Center.
View Post : On-campus food services return with new partner, Creative Dining Solutionstags: Food Services, Campus News
WCC leads next-generation workforce preparation with new Ford Mustang Mach-E
Fran LeFort - July 22, 2021
WCC has added an all-electric 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV to its bank of cutting-edge technology, solidifying its leadership in preparing the workforce of the future
View Post : WCC leads next-generation workforce preparation with new Ford Mustang Mach-Etags: Advanced Transportation Center, Workforce Development, CCAT, Transportation Technologies
WCC leads next-generation workforce preparation with new Ford Mustang Mach-E
Fran LeFort - July 22, 2021
WCC has added an all-electric 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV to its bank of cutting-edge technology, solidifying its leadership in preparing the workforce of the future
View Post : WCC leads next-generation workforce preparation with new Ford Mustang Mach-Etags: Transportation Technologies, Advanced Transportation Center, August 2021, On The Record, Workforce Development, CCAT
WCC grad Aisha Bowe honored with 2021 MCCA Outstanding Alumnus Award
Rich Rezler - July 21, 2021
A self-described “unmotivated and unfocused” student in high school, Bowe found her passion and purpose while attending WCC from 2003 to 2006. The former NASA aerospace engineer is the founder and CEO of STEMBoard, an engineering solutions company.
View Post : WCC grad Aisha Bowe honored with 2021 MCCA Outstanding Alumnus Awardtags: Outstanding Alumnus Award, On The Record, STEM, Aisha Bowe, Alumni Profile, August 2021
Summer skilled trades training returns to WCC
Fran LeFort - July 16, 2021
More than 600 skilled trades union workers will participate in national training programs on the WCC campus over the next two weeks as hands-on instruction resumes following the pandemic.
View Post : Summer skilled trades training returns to WCCtags: Skilled Trades, August 2021, On The Record, Roofers Union, Union